Medical Science Manager

Under the guidance of the Country Manager (operational) and the Cluster Medical Lead (functional) Medical Science Manager (MSM) drives the implementation of the Country medical affairs plans related primarily to KOL engagement scientific data generation support and data dissemination.

KOL Engagement:

• Through compliant scientific exchange builds and maintains professional relationships with external stakeholders to expand Sobis research advisory and educational partnership opportunities
• Ensure high standard of professionalism to develop and maintain peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key opinion leaders in healthcare academia payer and government organizations per strategic territory plans and as requested by KOLs including the management of strategic scientific partnerships and scientific exchange
• Provide scientific liaison support to Investigators currently involved in the Sobis studies (company sponsored interventional or non-interventional studies and investigator-initiated studies)
• Participate in KOL engagement planning and maintain KOL plans and update medical customer relationship management system (CRM) in a timely accurate and compliant manner
• Serve as a liaison between healthcare practitioners (HCPs) and Sobi medical affairs

Data Dissemination

• Contribute to effective and compliant data dissemination according to country medical affairs plan.
• Ensure appropriate scientific exchange with HCPs by fostering fair and balanced medical and scientific communications that are not misleading
• Present clinical and disease-related information to a variety of audiences (KOLs HCPs hospital/decision making teams etc.) upon requests and/or according to country medical plans
• Support data dissemination at congresses/seminars/workshops according to country medical plans
• May be involved in responding within defined timelines and quality standards to unsolicited medical inquiries from HCPs and other stakeholders received by Medical Affairs and referred to MA by other Sobi functions;
• Conduct therapeutic training for Sales and Medical colleagues upon request

Medical leadership and strategic planning

• Communicate key medical insights from KOLs/HCPs to inform refinement of medical strategies or tactics
• Provide scientific input and participate in local medical and cross-functional initiatives
• Provide field-based medical support to Sobis clinical research programs registries and facilitation of the investigator-initiated research process.
• Participates on internal project teams according to assignment by Line Manager(s)

Knowledge expertise and insights management

• Maintain awareness of and access to internal and external information sources available to support high-quality scientific exchange with HCP
• Develop/increase knowledge of medical literature and critical appraisal of scientific publications
• Maintain knowledge base and scientific expertise on all assigned Sobis disease areas and products
• Maintaining personal expertise in MSM best practices
• Develop and update knowledge of applicable pharmaceutical guidelines and regulations Code of Ethical Practices and company policies
• Gain customer insights opinions and feedback and share internally

Principal Interfaces / Relationships

Internal: Cross-functional international internal Sobi team local affiliate management and staff

External: Clinicians nurses and biomedical scientists; Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) decision-makers and decision- influencers including patient advocacy groups payers

Qualifications :

Education/Learning Experience

• University Degree level education in a medical-science background or other related and relevant discipline
• Medical clinical or research experience in the assigned disease area is preferred
• Demonstrated scientific/medical reading presentation and communication skills
• Experience in both pre-launch and launch activities
• Existing strong engagement with KOL network in local country and/or internationally
• Multi-stakeholder project management and leadership experience with demonstrated ability to deliver results on time and within budget
• Knowledge of health system and healthcare decision making including regulatory safety legal and compliance environment

Skills/Knowledge

• Establish credible and long-lasting professional relationships and has personal impact through engaging respectfully and professionally
• Focus on personal accountability and ownership constantly challenging oneself to take responsibility for continuous performance improvement and operational excellence
• Ability to exchange scientific ideas and information effectively with KOLs and other HCPs; excellent presentation skills of scientific and medical data to small and large audiences
• Demonstrate in-depth therapeutic competency and expertise of the leading science in designated disease state
• Effective listening skills ability to work effectively in virtual teams and in multi-disciplinary teams
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Experience of reimbursed patient access related projects highly desirable.
• Knowledge of health system and healthcare decision making including regulatory safety legal and compliance environment
• Above average computer skills (MS Office databases etc.)
• Fluency in written and spoken English; other languages are an asset

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated and self-driven with ability to think innovatively & strategically skillfully plan manage and prioritize multiple projects independently; demonstrates resilience and flexibility
• Ability to work independently while still maintaining a team and corporate approach to the function
• Ability to make effective prioritization in order to deliver business-critical items on time in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain networks both externally as well as internally
• Structured and organized approach in a flexible and adaptable spirit
• Highest levels of personal integrity with a strong personal commitment to adhere to all rules regulations
• Standard Operating Procedures and the Sobi values and ethics compliance to rules and regulations

Additional Comments (include any environmental factors or other job functions specific to this position)

• Medical and Scientific excellence
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Continuously expanding medical and scientific knowledge as well as market knowledge
• Strong customer orientation science based and business acumen negotiation skills
• In addition to local language excellent in English
• Frequent travel is required availability to travel approx. 40-50 % of working time
• Clean and valid drivers licenses

Additional Information :

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobis core values: Care Ambition Urgency Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us

We are a global company with over 1700 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins and a Board with a stellar track record were ready to take on the worlds diseases ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others lives because thats exactly what we do here. If youre seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better healthier place we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one but we know we cant change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time