Regional Medical Excellence Associate Director / Director – Europe

About the role

Sobi, a specialist biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, is looking for a Regional Medical Excellence Associate Director/Director for the Europe region. The role covers Europe and can be based in several European locations, including Switzerland. It is fully remote and requires travelling about 30% of working time.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the Europe region's medical strategies and tactics.
• Provide the European Medical team with insights and understanding of medical practice and stakeholder needs to develop and update the KOL engagement plan with high-value scientific programs.
• Work with country teams to standardise and drive excellence in planning and executing medical activities, including evidence generation and dissemination, field medical training, launch planning and coordination of scientific activities.
• Consolidate dashboards, monitor KPIs and metrics, prepare launch reports and give actionable recommendations to ensure launch readiness.
• Support the country Medical Director in identifying improvements, efficiency gains, people development and capability uplift.
• Support the learning and development team in creating training programs and personal development plans aligned with business objectives.
• Help set up the regional tactical medical plan, scientific objectives and priorities, and take part in cross-functional initiatives such as commercial, medical and PACE.
• Support the region in due diligence and Global B&D programs in close collaboration with the head of region and the global B&D cross-functional team.

Required profile

• Medical doctor, pharmaceutical or biomedical degree, or equivalent by experience.
• Minimum 10 years in the pharma industry, with at least 4 years in a relevant function such as Medical Affairs, preferably in a rare diseases environment.
• Previous experience in rare diseases and nephrology appreciated; experience in cardiometabolic preferred.
• Field leadership experience including people management, training and coaching.
• Strong business acumen, strategic and analytical thinking, and a track record of effective execution.
• Very strong communication and presentation skills, relationship building and stakeholder partnership skills.

What we offer

• Emphasis on work/life balance and a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive compensation and a benefits package supporting staff health and happiness.

Applications are made through the online application form, with a resume in English, as the selection process is ongoing.