Job Description Guided by the MSL Manager, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) takes the lead in executing the Country medical affairs plans, with a primary focus on KOL engagement, data generation, data dissemination, insights collection, and medical education.
KOL Engagement Facilitate compliant scientific exchange to establish and nurture professional relationships with external stakeholders in the field of Hematology, with the aim of expanding opportunities for research, advisory, and educational partnerships for Sobi.
Uphold a high standard of professionalism to cultivate and sustain "peer-to-peer" scientific relationships with key thought leaders in healthcare, academia, payer organizations, and government entities, aligning with strategic territory plans.
Respond to requests from KOLs and oversee the management of strategic scientific partnerships and exchanges.
Provide scientific liaison support to Investigators currently engaged in Sobi's company-sponsored interventional or observational studies, as well as investigator-initiated studies.
Act as a liaison between healthcare professionals (HCPs) within the designated territory and Sobi's medical affairs, ensuring a balanced and effective communication channel.
Contribute to KOL cross-functional engagement planning and diligently maintain KOL plans, ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant update of the medical customer relationship management system.
Data Generation Assist in regional data generation initiatives initiated by local or regional HCPs and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
Offer field-based medical support for Sobi's clinical research programs, registries, and facilitate the processes related to investigator-initiated research and medical grants.
Data Dissemination Contribute to the effective and compliant dissemination of data in accordance with the Hematology country medical affairs plan.
Ensure that scientific exchange with HCPs adheres to fair and balanced principles, avoiding any misleading medical and scientific communications.
Deliver clinical sessions and presentations on disease state, drugs, clinical studies and other scientific topics to diverse audiences, including KOLs, HCPs, and hospital/decision-making teams, as requested and in alignment with country medical plans.
Provide support for data dissemination at congresses, following predetermined plans.
If necessary, participate in responding to unsolicited inquiries from HCPs and other stakeholders within defined timelines and quality standards.
Additionally, ensure the forwarding of adverse event reports in accordance with Sobi's policy.
Conduct medical training for colleagues from other departments upon request.
Insights gathering Effectively convey essential medical insights obtained from KOLs/HCPs to contribute to the refinement of Hematology medical strategies and tactics.
Offer scientific input and actively participate in local medical and cross-functional initiatives.
Take charge of organizing and leading advisory boards, working in coordination with the MSL Manager, to ensure effective collaboration and guidance from experts in the field.
Medical education Stay well-informed about and have access to both internal and external information sources that can enhance the quality of scientific exchanges with HCPs.
Continually develop and expand your knowledge of medical literature and refine your skills in critically appraising scientific publications.
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base and scientific expertise encompassing all of Sobi's assigned disease areas and products.
Effectively present crucial information related to the Hematology country medical affairs plan during internal meetings, such as cycles, conventions, and medical meetings.
Support and execute medical training activities for other Sobi departments, in close coordination with the training champions and medical training teams.
Perform external educational activities in coordination with regional or national KOLs and within scientific societies.
Stay updated on MSL best practices to continually enhance your personal expertise.
Develop and keep updated your knowledge of relevant pharmaceutical guidelines and regulations, the Code of Ethical Practices, and company policies.
Ensure adherence to standard operating processes for all medical activities.
Qualifications Qualifications and Experience Degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) is a mandatory requirement.
Proven history of effectively delivering oral presentations within the healthcare profession.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the rare disseases and Hematology field, in a role related to research, development, medical support, or scientific advisory.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in MSL field position in the rare disseases and Hematology.
Previous experience in a medical or Med-MKT department within the pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred.
Demonstration of expertise in essential skills, capabilities, and competencies.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
Proficiency in other languages is considered an asset.
Key Competences and Attributes Ability to establish and maintain credible, enduring, and professional relationships.
Achieves personal impact through respectful and professional engagement.
Emphasis on personal accountability and ownership, consistently striving for responsibility in pursuit of continuous performance improvement and operational excellence.
Deliver all assigned projects in a timely and high-quality manner.
Proficiency in exchanging scientific ideas and information effectively with KOLs and other HCPs.
Exceptional presentation skills for conveying scientific and medical data to both small and large audiences.
Demonstrates comprehensive therapeutic competency and expertise in the leading scientific developments within the designated disease state.
Effective listening skills, coupled with the capacity to collaborate successfully within virtual teams and multi-disciplinary environments.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Strong leadership and influencing abilities.
Above-average computer skills.
Proficiency in various software applications, including MS Office and databases.
Updated knowledge regarding relevant pharmaceutical guidelines and regulations, the Code of Ethical Practices, and company policies.
Additional Attributes Positive and proactive attitude, showcasing a winning mindset.
Demonstrates a constant commitment to individual and MSL team goals.
Approaches challenges with a constructive and solution-oriented outlook, while remaining dedicated to meeting the needs outlined and directed by the manager.
Highly motivated and self-directed, with a capacity for innovative and strategic thinking.
Proficiently plans, manages, and prioritizes multiple projects independently.
Exhibits resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving circumstances.
Additional Information All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership.
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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.
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