Medical Lead CEE+

Sobi

Prague, Czech Republic

Job Description

Under the guidance of the Medical Director CEERJ, Medical Lead CEE+ drives the implementation of the regional medical affairs plans related to KOL engagement, scientific data generation and data communication supporting assigned medicinal products and related cross functional projects.

Medical leadership and stakeholder management

Lead regional medical affairs planning and execution with respect to assigned Sobi medicinal/medical device products and other programs, aligning and adapting Global guidance to regional and local specifics
Serve as an interface to defined Sobi HQ functions including Global Medical, Global Clin Dev, Global PV and others as per guidance from Line Manager
Advise and support country MSMs in medical plan execution, regional alignment, prioritization changes on the ongoing basis, coordinating with other CEE regional team members in case of MSM responsibilities outside assigned TA assets
Partner with Sobi CEE country managers, CEERJ Commercial Strategy and CEERJ Finance & HR internally, and commercial partner organizations externally to drive planning, budget and operations alignment on strategic level
Participate in internal project teams according to assignment by Line Manager
On interim basis, support projects and deputize selected CEE regional medical team members or country MSMs in case of staff rotations or other absence as advised by the Line Manager

KOL Engagement

Through compliant scientific exchange, builds and maintains professional relationships with external stakeholders to expand Sobi’s research, advisory and educational partnership opportunities as per guidance from line manager
Ensure high standard of professionalism to develop and maintain “peer-to-peer” collaboration with key opinion leaders in healthcare, academia, payer, and government organizations per strategic territory plans and as requested by KOLs, including the management of strategic scientific partnerships and scientific exchange
Coordinate scientific support to Investigators currently involved in the Sobi’s studies (company sponsored interventional or non-interventional studies and investigator initiated studies)
Lead KOL engagement mapping, planning and execution with relevant maintenance in customer relationship management system (CRM) in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner
Lead Congress and other event based activities on regional level with respect to KOL engagement and follow up

Data Generation and Communication

Lead defined evidence generation projects in the region (clinical surveys, digital data collection, investigator initiated research process) and contribute to coordination of Sobi’s clinical research programs and/or registries on level of the region or locally
Lead effective and compliant data communication according to regional publication plan and regional medical affairs plan
Ensure appropriate scientific exchange with HCPs by fostering fair and balanced medical communications that are not misleading
Present and coordinate sharing of clinical and disease-related information to a variety of audiences (KOLs, HCPs, hospital/decision making teams, etc.) upon requests and/or according to medical needs
May be involved in responding, within defined timelines and quality standards, to unsolicited medical inquiries from HCPs and other stakeholders received by Medical Affairs and referred to MA by other Sobi functions
Conduct therapeutic training for Sales and Medical colleagues upon request

Knowledge, expertise and insights management

Maintain knowledge base and scientific expertise on assigned Sobi´s disease areas and products
Provide scientific input in local, regional and global medical and cross-functional projects in agreement with Line Manager
Maintain awareness of and access to internal and external information sources available to support high-quality scientific exchange with HCP
Lead training of defined internal stakeholder groups and knowledge sharing on the basis of emerging data in publications and congresses of assigned medicinal therapeutic area
Maintain knowledge of applicable pharmaceutical guidelines and regulations, Code of Ethical Practices and company policies
Coordinate and support key medical insights from KOLs/HCPs externally and affiliates internally and integrate into regional internal and external medical communication, strategies and tactics

Qualifications

University Degree level education in a medical-science background or other, related and relevant discipline
Demonstrate in-depth therapeutic competency and expertise of the leading science in designated disease state, Medical and Scientific excellence
Demonstrated scientific/medical reading, presentation and communication skills
Experience in both pre-launch and launch activities
Existing strong engagement with KOL network in local country and/or internationally and proven ability to exchange scientific ideas and information effectively with KOLs and other HCPs; excellent presentation skills of scientific and medical data to small and large audiences
Multi-stakeholder project management and leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to deliver results on time and within budget
Knowledge of health system and healthcare decision making , including regulatory, safety, legal and compliance environment
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Focus on personal accountability and ownership – constantly challenging oneself to take responsibility for continuous performance improvement and operational excellence
Excellent communication and presentation skills, superior written and verbal communication skills, effective listening skills, ability to work effectively in virtual teams, and in multi-disciplinary teams
Analytical skills and strategic thinking
Continuously expanding medical and scientific knowledge as well as market knowledge
Strong customer orientation, science based and business acumen, negotiation skills
Excellent in English, fluent in writing and speaking
Frequent travel is required. Availability to travel approx. 30% of time
Availability to attend meetings on holidays and weekends with advance notice
Clean and valid driver’s license
Experience of reimbursed patient access related projects highly desirable
Above average computer skills (MS Office, databases, etc.)