US Launch Readiness and Strategy Lead

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, 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 North America 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

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our pharmaceutical/biotech organization as the US Launch Readiness and Strategy Assoc. Director. You will play a critical role in leading and overseeing all aspects of product launches, ensuring successful market entry, and maximizing the potential of our innovative pharmaceutical products. Your expertise in launch strategy, project management, and cross-functional collaboration will be instrumental in driving launch excellence and delivering optimal results.

Driving launch readiness for our Immunology/ chronic gout asset will be your primary mission. In addition, you will be responsible for partnering with brand teams on solving key strategic questions and driving strategy projects in line with the company’s top commercial priorities for North America. You may also be able to drive other product launches.

This is a remote position - candidates located on US EAST COAST preferred.

Responsibilities:

1. Launch Strategy Development: Collaborate with the US commercial leaders and other key cross-functional stakeholders (incl. Global) to support development of launch strategies for new pharmaceutical/ biotech products. Ensure that the launch plans align with the company's overall business objectives and market dynamics.

2. Launch Readiness Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of launch readiness for products you support, identifying potential risks and opportunities. Develop mitigation plans to address any barriers and improve the overall launch readiness.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate communication and alignment among cross-functional teams involved in the launch process, including R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and Supply Chain. Foster a collaborative and cohesive approach to launch planning and execution.

4. Project Management: Lead the end-to-end launch planning and execution process, setting clear milestones, timelines, and deliverables. Monitor progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and take proactive measures to ensure on-time completion of deliverables.

5. Launch Training and Education: Develop and deliver launch training programs to ensure that all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities during the launch process. Provide ongoing education to the commercial teams to enhance launch readiness.

6. Performance Metrics and Analysis: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for launch success and regularly track and analyze launch performance. Use data-driven insights to continually improve launch processes and outcomes.

7. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact the launch success and develop contingency plans to minimize their impact.

8. Strategy projects: partner in evaluating and executing growth opportunities and key strategic projects for the North American organization

9. Assess new commercial opportunities for our current portfolio, including (financial) business case and market opportunity assessment, go to market design and other operational considerations

10. Compliance and Regulatory: Ensure all launch activities adhere to regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PharmD, PhD) is desirable but not required.
• Proven track record of successful product launches in the US pharmaceutical market, with a minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to understand complex data and input from cross-functional stakeholders and develop coherent and actionable plans.
• Exceptional project management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and drive cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve common goals
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical product development lifecycle, including regulatory processes, US market access, and commercialization strategies.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Join our passionate and innovative team as the US Launch Readiness and Strategy Lead and make a significant impact on bringing life-changing pharmaceutical products to the market. Together, we can contribute to improving the lives of patients worldwide.

The base salary pay range for this role is $146,000-$200,000 annually. Actual pay for this position will take into account factors such as experience and location. In addition to a base salary, this position is also eligible for a competitive 401k match, short and long-term incentives, medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD and life insurance benefits, in addition to other health and wellness programs and offerings.

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.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,700 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.

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

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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COVID-19 Policy

For the safety of our employees and all individuals with whom we interact professionally, Sobi North America requires all new hires in the U.S. to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with proof of vaccination status. We will consider requests for reasonable medical or religious accommodations, as well as any state-specific exemptions, as required by applicable law.