Health Systems Director - North-Texas

Sobi; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Tuition and wellness reimbursements

Medical, dental, and vision package

Job summary

Sobi is seeking a Health Systems Director to lead access strategies for Rare Disease therapies in and for the North Texas region. You will work cross-functionally to engage hospital systems, C-Suite leaders, and clinical teams to drive formulary adoption and optimal patient access.

The ideal candidate has extensive field sales experience in Rare Disease and strong stakeholder management. A background in hospital-based access and a patient-centered, collaborative approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree required in scientific/medical or business field.
• 8–12 years of successful field sales experience with 3–5 years complex institutional experience in Rare Disease, Specialty Pharma, Biotech, or Medical Device.
• Experience navigating health system formulary pathways and complex access/reimbursement landscapes; hospital buy-and-bill knowledge is a must.

Responsibilities

• Access: coordinate with SOBI teams to engage health system stakeholders including C-Suite, P&T committees, Pharmacy Directors, and external experts.
• Clinical Acumen: share on-label scientific information and translate to real-world practice; knowledge of rare disease market preferred.
• Partnerships: build relationships with key decision makers to develop and implement patient care protocols.
• Rare Disease Advocacy: nurture advocacy aligned with product label.
• Delivering Results: achieve objectives and navigate key pathways in healthcare systems.

Skills

Account Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Clinical Acumen

Health System Navigation

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific/medical or business

Job description

At Sobi, we believe diversity drives innovation and inclusion creates stronger teams. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
If this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective and experiences could be exactly what we need. We look forward to hearing from you!

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

Our mission and culture at Sobi get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Competitive compensation for your work
• Generous time off policy
• Summer Fridays
• 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

Job Description

Role & Function

As members of the Health Systems Director team, individuals in this position are responsible for the sales and access strategies that underpin SOBI Rare Disease products in and for achievement of assigned objectives for both the region and assigned institutions/hospitals/health systems. The ideal candidate for this position will live in North Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Access: The Health Systems Director (HSD) will be accountable for working cross-functionally to help ensure access to therapy for patients in hospitals and other care settings, as per the product label. This includes appropriate management and coordination of supporting SOBI teams to engage with the health system stakeholders including C-Suite leaders, P&T committees, Pharmacy Directors, and external experts. Health Systems Directors are accountable for coordinating their own account-based activities alongside those in Market Access, Patient Services, and medical teams who have responsibilities in the same accounts.
• Clinical Acumen: Strong clinical acumen will be paramount in this role. The HSD is responsible for effectively sharing on-label scientific information that translates into real world practice. A strong background in the rare disease market is preferred, and significant Hospital Systems/buy-and-bill knowledge is a must. In addition, previous experience educating clinicians about diagnostic criteria and testing options will be highly valuable.
• Partnerships: The HSD will build strong relationships with key decision makers throughout their accounts and will provide customers with the product and disease information that helps them develop and implement protocols for optimal patient care.
• Rare Disease Advocacy: The Health Systems Director will be responsible for nurturing and channeling advocacy to support patient protocols consistent with the full parameters of the label.
• Delivering Results: The Health Systems Director will be responsible for delivering against assigned objectives, favorably navigating assigned SOBI products through the key influential pathways in assigned systems to include C and D suite stakeholders.
• Identifying and engaging with thought leaders: The HSD will build relationships with key thought leaders to ensure regional understanding of targeted Sobi products. Specifically, raise awareness of Rare Disease products with existing experts and identify and maintain relationships with the next generation of KOLs by targeting residency and fellow programs and Multi-Disciplinary Teams through clinical in-services and product/disease discussion and educational programs.
• Developing and Executing Business Plans: The HSD is responsible for targeting, prioritizing and clinically managing and selling to multiple stakeholders both at the Physician and Administration/leadership level, based on approved target lists. These may include Hem-Onc. and PICU Physicians, leaders, Nurses, Pharmacists and other Stakeholders such as Rheumatologists, Immunologists, GI/HEP and Infectious Disease. An effective business planning process should be developed and executed with all cross-functional team members.
• Developing and Executing Account Plans: The HSD will develop and execute account plans based on the national and regional strategies. These account plans will include: (1) priority and attention level for each account; (2) account objectives and action plans; (3) key targets and network maps (4) details for synchronization and coordination of SOBI personnel

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree, preferably in a scientific/medical or business discipline or relevant experience is required.
• Requires 8-12 years of successful field sales experience with at least 3-5 years complex Institutional experience in the Rare Disease, Specialty Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Medical Device industry.
• Experience with complex dynamics of biologic distribution and acquisition at inpatient level is strongly preferred.
• Experience with successfully navigating Health System formulary pathways and complex access/reimbursement landscape.
• Exceptional Account and Stakeholder Management experience required; strong organizational and leadership skills necessary to coordinate internal and external Stakeholder, as well as strong customer management skills.
• Strong clinical acumen with demonstrated experience with complex diseases, preferably a rare disease.
• Demonstrated success with medical benefit products added to hospital formulary.
• Prior experience working with Pediatric and Adult Rheumatology and/or Hematology/Oncology physicians a plus
• In addition, you must demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership.

Additional Information

Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi

At Sobi, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy is designed to recognize and reward talent, ensuring that your contributions are valued and reflected in your overall rewards.

Your total compensation at Sobi goes beyond just your base salary and annual bonus. It also includes a robust suite of benefits, such as:

• Acompetitive 401(k) matchto support your financial future.
• Tuition and wellness reimbursementsto invest in your personal and professional growth.
• Acomprehensive medical, dental, and vision packageto prioritize your health and well-being.

The base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $220,000. Each individual offer will be determined based on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, and location. Additionally, this role is eligible for both short-term and long-term bonuses, as outlined in the plan details.

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.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

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.

Testimonials

Hear from our team: “I am so proud to be with Sobi for nearly 14 years and while the company has grown, evolved and become more innovative over the years, what has not changed is our collaborative environment, patient-first culture, and tireless passion for making a difference in people’s lives.It’struly inspiring to work alongside people who care so deeply about the work we do.” National Commercial Business Director, Kineret

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 up 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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