Head of Global Medical Publications

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This Head of Global Medical Publications role at Sobi leads a publications team, standardizes processes, and partners across Medical Affairs, MACD to deliver compliant, impactful scientific communications across therapy areas. Ideal candidates hold a PhD or PharmD, 10+ years in pharma or biotech, proven leadership, deep regulatory and ethical knowledge, fluent English (European languages a bonus), and a track record in strategic publication planning and governance. Success depends on mentoring, cross-functional influence, and thriving in a dynamic environment while delivering measurable impact. To apply, tailor your CV to show team leadership, process standardisation, and cross-functional delivery; include publication metrics, regulatory outcomes, and stakeholder collaboration examples. Demonstrate alignment with Ambition, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership, and Care, and confirm onsite availability in Basel.

Company Description

Sobi is an international biopharmaceutical company, dedicated to providing access to innovative treatments that transform life for people with rare diseases in the areas of haematology, immunology and specialty care. With our head office in Stockholm, Sweden, Sobi also has premises in Basel, Switzerland. You can find more information about Sobi at www.sobi.com.

The Head of Global Medical Publications is tasked with leading and mentoring a team of publications managers, ensuring their professional development and effective project execution. The Head is responsible for the coordination and standardisation of operational activities of systems, processes, policies, and frameworks that support the planning, execution, and governance of scientific and medical publications activities across the Therapeutic Areas. The Head collaborates with Global Medical Affairs and Clinical Development (MACD), regional partners and other relevant departments to execute and integrate publications operational needs and activities, and ensures adequate resourcing aligned to identified priorities. The Head remains updated on relevant regulations and industry standards related to publications, ensuring compliance in all activities. The Head is a member of the Medical Excellence and Operations Leadership Team, providing input to share best practices, drive a supportive and collaborative culture and enable achievement of organisational goals.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and coach a team of publication managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Oversee the planning, development, and execution of strategic publication plans across the Therapeutic Areas
• Provide guidance on governance and industry standards to foster effective and compliant publications execution
• Develop, coordinate, and standardise key operational processes and frameworks, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of publications activities
• Liaise with medical colleagues and other cross-functional/regional partners to enhance the value of medical and scientific publications, whilst demonstrating their impact to the wider organization and the external community

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD) and/or certification in scientific medical field (i.e., PharmD)
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry (e.g., Medical Affairs/Medical Publications/Scientific Communications)
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and their development
• Deep knowledge of the highest scientific and ethical standards, enabling working in accordance with applicable rules and regulations
• Fluency in English
• Other European languages a bonus

Personal Attributes

• Leadership and team management
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively in a team setting and interact respectfully with people of different cultural, seniority and functional backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders and other teams
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, with excellent time management skills
• Sense of accountability and ownership
• Entrepreneurial, driven and engaged
• High scientific and ethical integrity
• Able to operate in a quickly changing environment
• Proven success and ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
• Strategic thinker who will challenge status quo to improve performance
• Innovative and creative
• Exceptional computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.), familiar with AI applications and publication management tools, such as Pubstrat
• In order to be successful in this position you should posess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, high ethical standards, and the agility to multitask, prioritise and change direction when required. You are a team player who can motivate others and drive action. In addition, you should live up to our core values: Ambition, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership and Care.