Senior Medical Director – Rheumatology, Medical Affairs

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)

Senior Medical Director at Sobi managing medical affairs for rheumatology products and engaging healthcare providers. Leading strategic initiatives and research efforts for ultra-rare disease treatments.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support 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.
Develop a US evidence generation strategy to address stakeholder (HCPs, payers, and patients) needs.
Oversee any medical affairs-led research initiatives, including US Phase IV clinical programs.

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 AffairsClinical data analysisPublication strategy developmentEvidence generation strategyPhase IV clinical programsMedical strategy executionData gap analysisTactical planningHCP engagementRheumatology

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam-buildingCommunicationPresentation skillsStrategic mindsetAnalytical mindsetCollaborationAdaptabilityResults-drivenEmpathy

Certifications

MDPharmDPhD