Medical Scientific Liaison

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Company Description
Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!
At Sobi, the work we do every day redefines the standards of care and transforms the lives of people living with rare diseases. As a diverse team of entrepreneurial people, we are passionate about our growth journey towards becoming a global leader, making a difference for rare disease patients, moving quickly and always challenging the status quo. We are committed to an inclusive, sustainable and flexible workplace that fosters growth and development.
Job Description
This is a field-based medical role reporting to the Senior Medical Advisor, covering the UK and Ireland. As a Medical Scientific Liaison (South/East of England) – Rare Nephrology, you will be the key scientific expert in the field, engaging with healthcare professionals across the UK and Ireland. Your role is to provide non-promotional medical support, build strong relationships with key opinion leaders, and gather insights to shape medical strategy. Working cross-functionally, you’ll support medical education, clinical projects, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This is a field-based position, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in rare nephrology while driving scientific exchange and improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary field-based scientific expert in rare nephrology, engaging with HCPs and sharing the latest medical insights.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), scientific experts, and other key medical stakeholders (75% of activities will be external-facing).
Provide medical education, gather real-world insights, and share intelligence with cross-functional teams to drive strategy.
Work closely with internal teams (medical, commercial, patient access, regulatory, and more) to align medical activities with business objectives.
Deliver training to commercial and field teams, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance with industry regulations.
Contribute to phase 3 and 4 studies, investigator-sponsored research, and post-authorisation studies in collaboration with the Senior Medical Advisor.
Ensure all interactions and materials comply with ABPI/IPHA guidelines and internal regulatory standards.
Qualifications
About you
To excel in this role, you’ll be a proactive and strategic thinker with a passion for scientific exchange and patient care. A natural relationship builder, you can engage diverse audiences and translate complex data into meaningful insights. Highly organized and adaptable, you thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Your ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and drive scientific engagement will make a real impact in rare nephrology.
Key Qualifications
University degree in medical sciences, pharmacy, or a related field (PhD preferred).
Proven experience as an MSL in the UK, with a track record of engaging KOLs.
Deep understanding of UK/Ireland compliance and codes of practice.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex science for different audiences.
Highly developed interpersonal and networking skills, both internally and externally.
Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively.
Highest level of integrity and commitment to compliance, ethics, and company values.
Eligible to work in the UK.
Full UK driving license.
Ability to travel 3-4 days per week.
Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM systems.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in nephrology and/or rare diseases.
Experience in delivering medical affairs projects.
Here at Sobi we live by our core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership!
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.
How To Apply
We have an ongoing selection process in this recruitment and ask you to send your application as soon as possible. Click apply and include your resume in English.
Why Join Us?
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:
Emphasis on work/life balance.
Collaborative and team-oriented environment.
Opportunities for professional growth.
Diversity and Inclusion.
Competitive compensation for your work.
Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life-saving treatments.
Sobi is a global company with over 1,800 employees in more than 30 countries and is committed to the societies where we operate. We are a specialised international biopharmaceutical company transforming the lives of people with rare and debilitating diseases, providing reliable access to innovative medicines in the areas of haematology, immunology, and specialty care. Sobi’s share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More about Sobi at sobi.com and LinkedIn.
We know our employees are our most valuable asset and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.
Sobi Culture
At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.
As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners, and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level
Employment type

Full-time
Job function

Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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