Senior Medical Director – Rheumatology, Medical Affairs

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)

(Senior) Medical Director providing strategic medical leadership for rheumatology products at Sobi. Leading execution of US medical strategies and engaging HCPs and stakeholders.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $224,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Provide feedback and insights to medical affairs deliverables, and cross-functional partners, including the design and implementation of Medical Affairs plans
Develop/enhance KOL and key institution engagement plans, and participate in KOL engagement and development
Help plan and execute advisory boards and educational activities (webinars, medical roundtables, symposium, congress presence)
Collaborate closely with global medical and clinical colleagues, ensuring the US perspective and insights are incorporated into global initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in life sciences
5+ 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
Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

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Hard Skills & Tools

Medical AffairsData analysisPublication strategy developmentClinical data executionMedical strategy executionKOL engagementAdvisory board planningEducational activities executionRegulatory complianceRheumatology

Soft Skills

Communication skillsPresentation skillsStrategic mindsetAnalytical mindsetLeadershipTeam-buildingCollaborationResults-drivenSolution-orientedEmpathy

Certifications

MDPharmDPhD