Senior Hematology MSL — NorCal Field Expert

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ); Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision package

Recognition awards

Job summary

Sobi North America is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to operate as a field-based scientific expert in hematology/oncology for the Northern California territory. The role emphasizes exchanging knowledge with healthcare professionals and building strong medical relationships across local, regional, and national levels.

The ideal candidate holds a life-sciences doctorate and has at least 1 year of MSL experience in rare disease, with proven cross-functional collaboration and excellent

Qualifications

• Accredited doctorate degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (Pharm.D., D.Sc., D.N.P., Ph.D., or M.D./D.O.).
• Minimum of 1 year of MSL experience in hematology/oncology and rare disease.
• Existing familiarity with the Northern California medical/scientific community and key institutions.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information, and to respond to inquiries and address the needs of key stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to shape and articulate a clear strategy and narrative.
• Demonstrated success managing internal and external stakeholders, and leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proven track record of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships throughout the medical community.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive, constructive relationships with cross-functional internal team members.
• High level of personal integrity, emotional intelligence, and flexibility.
• Understanding of the highly regulated biopharmaceutical industry environment, including basic knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape.
• Passion for science and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary field-based point of contact for Sobi Medical Affairs within the Northern California territory.
• Engage appropriately with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals to exchange scientific information accurately, fairly, and in a balanced manner.
• Report field intelligence to Sobi, including competitive insights, perspectives on compounds, disease states, and the treatment landscape.
• Support Sobi's clinical development and operations teams through site recommendations, site initiation visits, communication facilitation, and accrual support activities.
• Participate in, and at times lead, advisory board meetings at the local, regional, and national levels.
• Deliver internal and external training on preclinical science, clinical data, and outcomes.
• Represent Sobi at medical conferences and provide session summaries.
• Serve as a cross-functional scientific resource across the organization, consistent with company guidelines.
• Maintain advanced, current knowledge of relevant studies, compounds, and disease states to support collegial, scientific discussions with leading hematology/oncology thought leaders.
• Demonstrate a high standard of excellence in managing the assigned Northern California territory while contributing to the success of colleagues and the broader MSL organization.

Skills

MSL experience

Hematology/oncology

Rare disease

Northern California network

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Project prioritization

Education

Doctorate in life sciences

Job description

Sobi North America is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to operate as a field-based scientific expert in hematology/oncology for the Northern California territory. The role emphasizes exchanging knowledge with healthcare professionals and building strong medical relationships across local, regional, and national levels.

The ideal candidate holds a life-sciences doctorate and has at least 1 year of MSL experience in rare disease, with proven cross-functional collaboration and excellent