Senior Medical Director – Medical Affairs, Rheumatology

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)

Senior Medical Director supporting medical business goals and objectives for a rheumatology product at Sobi. Leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaborations to improve patient outcomes.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $224,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The (Senior) Medical Director supports the medical business goals and objectives of one of Sobi’s rheumatology products, providing strategic leadership and tactical execution.
Provide strategic and scientific medical affairs leadership for a Rheumatology product in development.
Help develop and implement the US medical strategy, tactical plans, and HCP engagement plans, and may support a US launch.
Partner with field medical to engage and educate health care providers (HCPs), medical organizations, payers, and patient advocacy groups.
Represent the overall Medical Science organization on cross-functional initiatives as required.
Become a disease state and product expert, providing feedback and insights to medical affairs deliverables, and cross-functional partners, including the design and implementation of Medical Affairs plans.
Work closely with the medical field team to develop/enhance KOL and key institution engagement plans, and participate in KOL engagement and development, establishing Sobi Inc as a scientific partner of choice.
Help plan and execute advisory boards and educational activities (webinars, medical roundtables, symposium, congress presence).
Partner with the field medical team to identify key resource needs and to collaborate on developing field materials and tactics.
Additionally, partner with the team to establish a medical training plan and provide training/education to cross-functional partners.
Develop a US evidence generation strategy to address stakeholder (HCPs, payers, and patients) needs (including product differentiation, health outcomes), collaborating with HEOR and global partners.
Oversee any medical affairs-led research initiatives, including US Phase IV clinical programs, Investigator Initiated Study strategy, and post-hoc analyses, to address US needs.
Partner with scientific communications to inform timely communication of key scientific data and its incorporation into field materials.
Collate medical insights in partnership with the field team and share them internally.
Analyze insights for adjustment to strategy and tactics.
Develop and foster strong collaborative relationships with internal partners, including Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Medical Information, Pharmacovigilance, Sales, and Marketing, and provide medical insight and product- and disease-state expertise to meet business objectives.
Support the market access team as needed with medical expertise and in discussions/presentations to payers.
Collaborate closely with global medical and clinical colleagues, ensuring the US perspective and insights are incorporated into global initiatives.
Interact with Key Opinion Leaders, Regulatory Authorities, and other external agencies in support of our products/ therapeutic areas of interest to advance company objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in life sciences
6+ years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
3+ years as a Medical Director
Previous launch experience required
Proven ability to shape and execute overall medical strategy
Experience addressing data gaps, developing solutions, and publishing clinical data—including direct involvement in publication strategy development, data analysis, and execution
Working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance guidelines
Comfortable working in dynamic environments; able to “wear many hats” and adapt to evolving needs
Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain complex scientific concepts clearly
Strategic and analytical mindset with strong scientific and clinical acumen
Demonstrated leadership and team-building; fosters a positive, inspiring work climate
Strong partnering skills; effective collaboration with customers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams at all levels
Results-driven, solution-oriented, and innovative approach
Cross-functional experience, especially in organizations where collaboration and versatility are valued
Enthusiastic, passionate, and empathetic; patient focus is essential
Ability to travel domestically up to 25%
Rheumatology experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation for your work
Generous time off policy
Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
Emphasis on work/life balance
Collaborative and team-oriented environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Medical AffairsClinical data analysisPublication strategy developmentEvidence generation strategyPhase IV clinical programsInvestigator Initiated Study strategyData gap analysisRegulatory complianceStrategic medical planningKOL engagement

Soft Skills

Excellent communication skillsPresentation skillsStrategic mindsetAnalytical mindsetLeadershipTeam-buildingCollaborationResults-drivenSolution-orientedEmpathy

Certifications

MDPharmDPhD