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.

Job Description

This role will provide scientific support to the MENAT field team, regional head office Medical Affairs team and external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and be instrumental in establishing and enhancing the company’s reputation with HCPs delivering the required medical information in the interest of benefits of patients.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs, scientific experts and other medical scientific stakeholders.
Share information with field and head-office teams regarding communications with KOLs
Deliver high quality medical and scientific communications in line with defined corporate level and Business Unit communication plans.
Create and execute center of excellence engagement plan.
Support affiliate’s Medical and Commercial team in developing local medical tactics and provide input to regional plans if relevant.
Organize and set up scientific advisory boards with the appropriate key stakeholders.
Work with local patient access team and in co-ordination with the HQ patient access function to support local market access, pricing and reimbursement.
Contribute and support medical scientific aspects in various activities locally and regionally.
Provide local and regional feedback to regional office when performing Business Development Due Diligence and competitor analysis.
Delivery input to regional office led medical programs ahead of launch.
Attend relevant local, regional and global congresses and symposiums to represent Sobi and interact with appropriate stakeholders and customers.
Facilitate and manage named-patient use (NPU), in collaboration with Sobi’s overall activities in this field
Ensure ongoing completion of all required initial and ongoing training in local regulations and policies, and adherence to those regulations and policies.
In coordination with the Medical Director and MSM : Propose, implement and monitor the regional medical action plan (Strategic & Operational) which includes Phase 3 or 4 studies, investigator studies, post-authorization studies, promotional and educational medical projects.
Proactive and timely input into Brand Strategy, plan and budget
To respond to medical questions from customers and company colleagues
To ensure initial and continued medical training of field teams
To validate team’s medical information
To work with field teams on public relations or symposia with healthcare professionals.
Liaison with patient advocacy groups

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a medical field (Pharmacy, Medicine); postgraduate degree in a medical field preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Experience within GCC markets, including Saudi Arabia, is advantageous
Fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Demonstrated ability to manage diverse portfolios and meet medical KPIs
Strong operational discipline and execution skills
Alignment with Sobi core values (Care, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership, Ambition)
Experience in haematology and rare diseases field is desirable

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

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.

Let Employers Find YouUpload Your Resume