Medical Science Liaison​/Senior Medical Science Liaison; Mid-West - IL, IA, MO

Company Overview

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

The Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison functions as a highly trained, field‑based, scientific expert who engages healthcare professionals to exchange clinical, scientific, and research knowledge. Following regulatory and corporate guidelines, they will facilitate and build scientific relationships and collaborations with the medical/scientific community. This position interacts with local, regional, and national HCPs, societies, and organizations. The MSL position is to provide educational, scientific, and research support for the Sobi rare disease portfolio of products in the hematology franchise.

This is a remote position that requires up to 60% of travel. The candidate will have to reside within the territory:
Mid West (IL, IA, MO, IN).

• Appropriately interact with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals. In an accurate, fair, and balanced manner, exchange scientific information with external parties.
• Function as the primary point of contact in the field (Pacific Northwest) for Sobi Medical Affairs.
• Report field intelligence to Sobi including competitive information, perspectives about compounds, disease state, and the treatment landscape.
• Provide support to the Sobi clinical development and operations teams through site recommendations, site initiation visits, facilitation of communication, and accrual support activities.
• Participate in or lead advisory board meetings at the local, regional, and national level.
• Provide internal and external training about preclinical science, clinical data, and outcomes.
• Represent Sobi at medical conferences and provide session summaries.
• Within guidelines, provide cross‑functional support across the company by being a scientific resource.
• Develop and maintain an advanced level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collegiate and scientific discussions with leading hematology/oncology thought leaders.
• Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence in the management of assigned territory while also supporting and contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL organization as a whole.
• Frequent travel by ground and/or air is required. Estimated ≥ 60% time away from remote office to support territory size and product support requirements.

• Accredited doctorate degree in a life‑science or basic‑science discipline (Pharm.
  
  D.,
  
  D.Sc., D.N.P., Ph.D., or M.D./D.O.). Consideration will be given to candidates with an advanced health degree and extensive industry or clinical experience.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information; respond to inquiries and address needs of key stakeholders.
• A minimum of 1 year of MSL experience in therapeutic hematology/oncology.
• Demonstrated success managing internal/external stakeholders and leading or influencing…