Head of Global Medical Publications — Sobi
CHF 85'500 - 129'500
Sobi · Basel (BS)
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 46 days ago
SalaryCHF 85'500 - 129'500
Role overview
- 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
- 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
- Collaborative team player who can work effectively in a team setting and interact respectfully with people of different cultural, seniority and functional backgrounds
- Key Responsibilities
- Manage, lead, and coach a team of publication managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Main responsibilities
- 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
Application process
- 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.
Company and context
- 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
- 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
Additional details
- 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
- 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
- Strategic thinker who will challenge status quo to improve performance Innovative and creative
Notes and original content
- 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
- 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
- Strategic thinker who will challenge status quo to improve performance
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sobi offer for this role?
Sobi lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sobi offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Sobi during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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