MSL sHTG (Netherlands)

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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.

Here at Sobi, our mission and culture get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Competitive compensation for your work
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

In this field‑based role, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) is responsible for driving country medical activities in alignment with regional initiatives and the Global Medical Plan and proactively manage medical scientific stakeholders and create value for patients through medical and scientific stakeholder engagement, medical scientific projects and scientific communications for sHTG.

The MSL will initiate planned medical activities, including scientific presentations, discussion of clinical data and programs and educational programs. They will also be the liaison with the patient advocacy groups and lead local community engagement initiatives. They will also provide support to the cross-functional Dutch organization, including providing scientific input in promotional and educational materials.

The job involves interactions and coordination with various colleagues from the local and global medical teams, commercial teams, patient access and community engagement teams, as well as from various other functions (marketing, compliance, regulatory, drug safety and logistics).

Key Responsibilities:

Including, but not limited to the following

• Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs, scientific experts and other medical scientific stakeholders.
• Compile, analyse, prepare and deliver high quality medical pharmaceutical and scientific communications in line with defined communication plans.
• Create and execute stakeholder engagement plans, according to Sobi’s high standards.
• Support country Brand team in developing local medical tactics and provide input to Headquarter (HQ)/regional plans if relevant
• Support, organize and set up scientific advisory boards with the appropriate key stakeholders, in collaboration with the Medical Director and/or cross-functional team, as appropriate
• Contribute and support medical scientific aspects in various activities locally and regionally.
• Provide local and regional feedback to HQ when performing Business Development Due Diligence and competitor analysis.
• Deliver inputs to head office led medical programs ahead of launch.
• Coordinate Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISSs) as appropriate and Support studies on the local level
• Coordinate medical information enquiries in collaboration with Medical Affairs/Scientific Medical Affairs and HQ in Stockholm.
• Attend relevant local, regional and global congresses and symposia to represent Sobi and interact with appropriate stakeholders and customers.
• Represent the scientific interests in internal and external forums and interact with KOLs at, e.g., hospitals and other Non-Governmental Organizations within the therapeutic area.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with scientific societies and central decision makers
• Liaise with patient advocacy groups and the global community engagement team and lead local community engagement initiatives
• Provide advice to the organization and management on medical matters and their legal implications.
• Safeguard that the medical and scientific knowledge for the therapeutic area remains at the forefront of contemporary thinking; remain updated on therapeutic trends related to new and existing products.
• Where required, manage external market research / consultancy vendors to support local activities, including epidemiological/real world data collection and patient support programs;
• To ensure initial and continued medical training of cross-functional team members in the Netherlands
• Facilitate and manage (un-)met medical need solutions within regulatory and legal framework if appropriate
• Ensure ongoing completion of all required initial and ongoing training in local regulations and policies, and secure that all business operations are conducted in adherence to those regulations and policies, protecting the Company’s interests and minimizing or mitigating risks.

Education/Learning Experience/Work Experience

Required:

• University Degree level education in a medical-science background or other, related and relevant discipline
• Experience and track record in medical affairs, preferentially as medical science liaison, regional medical liaison, medical science manager, medical advisor, or similar
• Proven experience in Specialty Care and/or lipidology
• MD qualification and/or PhD/Research background is a plus
• Existing strong engagement with lipidology network (second-line and KOLs) is a plus
• Knowledge of health system and healthcare decision making, including regulatory, safety, legal and compliance environment is a plus

Skills/Knowledge/Languages

Required:

• Fluent in Dutch and English (both oral and written communications), all other languages considered a distinct advantage
• Demonstrated excellent scientific/medical reading, writing, presentation and communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills, judgment and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated networking capabilities with a track record in building relationships both internally and externally in order to be able to build successes collaboratively, based on understanding of the motivations and desired outcomes of the different stakeholders
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively within territory

Personal Attributes

Required:

• Significant drive and enthusiasm should be a prominent part of your character
• Ability to work independently, while still maintaining a team and corporate approach to the function
• Structured and organized approach, in a flexible and adaptable spirit
• Personal accountability to take responsibility for own work, make sound judgments and maintain a high personal and professional standard
• Ability to plan, to make effective prioritisation, to multi-task and to feel comfortable working on multiple projects within defined timelines in order to deliver business-critical items on time in a complex, competitive and fast-paced environment
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain networks both externally as well as internally
• 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
• Eagerness to get a deep understanding of a therapeutic area and to stay updated
• A facility and ease in communicating in a scientific environment and with specialised audiences, and to have in-depth scientific and constructive discussions
• A strong team player, with demonstrated decision-making abilities.
• Creative "out-of-the-box" thinker bringing a positive, "can-do" attitude
• Ability to operate both at strategic level as well as at a practical, "hands-on" level and being able to link long-range visions and strategies to current activity to ensure continued future success for the Sobi product portfolio
• Eager to work in line with Sobi’s values (Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership) to ensure acting in the best interests of patients, colleagues and the company

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's 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 1,900 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, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re 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 can’t 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

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.

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