Medical Science Manager Haemophilia (NL)

Company Description

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!

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

Job Description

Based in the field and reporting to the Medical Director for the Netherlands, overall purpose of the role is to drive strategic country medical activities in alignment with regional initiatives and the Medical Plan for the Netherlands for Haemophilia.

The Medical Science Manager (MSM) will deliver high quality medical and scientific communication externally as well as internally, aligned with the Medical Director and in line with defined plans. Together with the Medical Director and the commercial/patient access organization, the MSM will define, initiate and follow-up all scientific and medical activities in the Medical Centers of the Netherlands.

The MSM will interact with clinical-scientific stakeholders and create value for patients through medical and scientific stakeholder engagement, medical scientific projects, clinical study support and scientific communications. The MSM will initiate planned medical activities, including scientific presentations, discussion of clinical data and programs and educational programs. The MSM will also provide local scientific training to the cross-functional Dutch organization, scientific input in promotional and educational materials, as well as provide scientific support to the cross-functional Dutch team. The MSM will also be the liaison with the patient advocacy groups and have the lead for local community engagement initiatives.  

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).

This role is 50% field based (travel also includes monthly team meetings and international conferences)

Key responsibilities:

• Timely and proactively support Medical Director and cross-functional team in developing local (medical and community engagement) tactics and ensuring that country-level plans (and budget) are developed and delivered in collaboration and alignment with the global plans;
• Provide input to regional plans if relevant;
• Strategic and tactical execution with a focus on ensuring the delivery of medical strategies within the Netherlands and according to the Sobi values and approaches for timely and sustainable dialogue-based, respectful collaboration with all stakeholders both internally and externally;
• In cooperation with the local cross-functional team and with the guidance from the Medical Director, identifies, develops and maintains strategic and effective relationships with KOLs, scientific experts and other medical scientific stakeholders;
• To share the information with the Medical Director, head-office team and the commercial colleagues (when appropriate) regarding communications with KOLs and stakeholders;
• In coordination with the Medical Director: to propose, implement and monitor the local medical action plan (strategic and operational) which includes phase 3 or 4 studies, investigator studies, post-authorization studies, and promotional, educational or care-improving medical projects;
• Support the set-up, initiation and roll-out of phase 2-4 Sobi-sponsored studies and investigator-sponsored studies, as appropriate
• Support the access team with the preparation and submission of pricing and reimbursement dossiers or tender offers, whatever is appropriate, to the relevant bodies within the Netherlands;
• Where required, manage external market research / consultancy vendors to support local activities, including epidemiological/real world data collection and patient support programs;
• Create and execute medical expert engagement plan;
• Support the preparation and execution of the cross-functional key account management and multichannel customer engagement plans;
• Organize and set-up scientific advisory boards with the appropriate key stakeholders
• Respond to medical questions from customers and company colleagues;
• To ensure initial and continued medical training of cross-functional team members in the Netherlands;
• Contribute to providing local and regional feedback to HQ when performing Business Development Due Diligence activities and competitor analysis;
• Participate in relevant local, regional and global congresses and symposia to represent the organization, interacting with appropriate stakeholders/customers in line with overall external engagement;
• Facilitate and manage (un-)met medical need solutions within regulatory and legal framework if appropriate
• To work with the cross-functional team on public relations or symposia with healthcare professionals;
• Liaison with patient advocacy groups and the global community engagement team and having the lead for local community engagement initiatives;
• Be an active member of the medical and the community engagement team at the broadest level in order to proactively lead, support and drive best-practice sharing with colleagues from other affiliates;
• 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.

Qualifications

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
• Minimum 4-5 years’ relevant professional experience at suitable level of responsibility and accountability, either within medical affairs or other, related and relevant department
• MD qualification or PhD/Research background is a plus
• Existing strong engagement with haemophilia KOL network 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
• Multi-stakeholder project management and leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to deliver results on time and within budget
• Proven track record of leadership, effective communication and team-working ability
• 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

Personal Attributes

• The role is likely to suit someone with an outgoing, assertive personality, who enjoys building things as part of a team and who is not afraid of the unknown. He/she also likes to dig into complex matters. Ambiguity is a characteristic of a fast-growing organization and the successful candidate is likely to be someone who thrives on change and on the possibilities created by a changing environment.
• 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 prioritization, 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 specialized 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

Additional Information

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 1,700 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

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