Medical Science Liaison

Medical Science Liaison, Nephrology, BeLux

• Zaventem, Belgium
• Full-time
• Sobi Location: Belgium

Company Description

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

As a 
Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
, you'll be working in an international environment in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a small, passionate and high-performing team. You'll be given the chance to hone your strategic mindset while showcasing your initiative in a busy, professional and fun environment.

Reporting to the Medical Lead Belux, overall purpose of the role is to drive strategic medical field activities in alignment with global initiatives and the Belux medical plan.

In close collaboration with the Medical Advisor, the MSL will manage medical scientific stakeholders and create value for patients through medical and scientific stakeholder engagement, medical scientific projects and scientific communications. The MSL will initiate planned medical activities, including scientific presentations, discussion of clinical data and programs, presentation of value proposition concepts and educational programs.

Key Resposibilities

-Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), scientific societies, patient advocacy groups and other key stakeholders

-Create and execute stakeholder engagement plans, in close collaboration with the medical and commercial field teams

-Provide field insights and support the affiliate cross-functional team in developing local brand strategy, medical tactics and budget

-Execute the local medical affairs plan in alignment with Sobi's medical strategy

-Enhance disease awareness and product knowledge among healthcare professionals, through effective communication and medical education, in a fair and balanced manner

-Provide product and scientific training to the affiliate cross-functional team

-Participate in relevant congresses, symposia and other meetings

-Oversee, interpret and adapt to new scientific data, competitive trends and product opportunities while ensuring a high scientific level of expertise within the therapeutic area of nephrology

-Support Sobi-sponsored clinical research activities, including phase 3 or 4 studies, as well as investigator sponsored studies and post-authorization safety studies

-Facilitate and manage compassionate use and/or medical need programs, if appropriate

-Implement and manage local patient support programs, if appropriate

-Make sure that Sobi's values and culture are applied at all times while complying with all legal, regulatory, ethical and socially responsible standards

Qualifications

Qualifications

-Scientific master level degree or PhD; biomedical, pharmacy or equivalent

-A minimum of 3 years' relevant medical pharmaceutical industry experience

-Existing strong engagement with the local nephrology KOL network is highly preferred

-Affinity with rare diseases and/or specialty care products is a plus

-Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

-Experience in communication with medical authorities, hospitals, physicians /specialists and KOLs as well as other healthcare professionals

-Multi-stakeholder project management and leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to deliver results on time and within budget

-Ability to work well in both a team environment and independently

-Proficient in French or Dutch, and English

Personal Attributes

-The role is likely to suit someone with an outgoing personality, who enjoys building things as part of a team and who is not afraid of the unknown. 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

-A strong team player, with demonstrated decision-making abilities

-Highly developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain networks both externally as well as internally

-Structured and organized approach, in a flexible and adaptable spirit

-Highest levels of personal integrity, with a strong personal commitment to adhere to all rules, regulations, standard operating procedures and the values and ethics, compliance to rules and regulations

-A facility and ease in communicating in a scientific environment and with specialized audiences

Reporting to

Medical Lead Belux

Recruitment contact & how to apply

For questions contact Emilie Finet-Fellous, HR Director, France and Belgium ), HR responsible for this recruitment. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter through the apply button .

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