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VP, Gout Core Asset Team (CAT) Lead

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)
401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Waltham
77 4th Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 22, 2026
Company 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 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
  • 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

The VP - Gout Core Asset Team (CAT) Lead is a senior cross-functional executive accountable for defining and executing the global strategy for Sobi's Gout portfolio(two pre-launch assets). This includes lifecycle management (LCM), regulatory and commercial readiness, and long-term value maximization across key markets - with the U.S. as the lead focus. The role orchestrates an integrated strategy and execution plan to ensure successful development, approval, and sustained growth of Sobi's Gout assetsglobally.This role reports toVice President,Head of U.S. Immunology and Global Gout Franchise

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and lead the global asset strategy for the Gout portfolio, aligned with corporate priorities.

  • Develop andmaintaina high-quality Integrated Project Plan (IPP), including resourcing and budget.

  • Drive lifecycle management (LCM) to extend product value andoptimizeportfolio performance.

  • Contribute to portfolio-level prioritization and resource allocation across Sobi's immunology pipeline.

  • Ensure readiness and execution of U.S. regulatory submissions and approvals.

  • Align evidence generation plans with asset strategy, guiding clinical, medical, and real-world data priorities.

  • Assess ex-U.S. markets toidentifyviablepathways and develop focused geographic launch plans.

  • Engage andbuild relationships, in coordination with Medical, with select top-KOLs to inform the strategy

Cross-Functional Orchestration

  • Leadand developthe Core Asset Team (CAT), integratingexpertisefrom R&D, Medical Affairs, TechOps, Commercial, and Project Management.

  • Partner closely with regional and functional leaders to ensure alignment between global strategy and local execution.

  • Ensure effective coordination between CAT members and their respective functional asset teams to drive execution of functional plans.

  • Collaborates closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams across R&D, Medical Affairs,Market Access, Regulatory,TechOps, and Commercial to ensure strategic alignment and execution.

  • Collaborate with Alliance Management to ensure effective partnerships and joint governance.

Operational Excellence

  • Build the investment casesandensurebudgets within approved guardrails.

  • Coordinate and oversee CAT members' strategy execution,leveragingfunctionalexpertise.

  • Preparefor and represent the asset in ExCom Portfolio Reviews and other key decision forums.

  • Lead proactive scenario and mitigation planning to manage strategic, regulatory, and commercial risksimpactingasset value.

  • Identifyrisks and implement corrective actions early, escalating to governance committees as needed.

  • Maintaina single sourceof truth for asset data and performance metrics.

Market & Commercial Focus

  • Partner with U.S. and regional teams to ensure launch readiness, assess ex-U.S. market potential, andmaintainconsistent launch excellence where applicable.

  • Collaborate with Insights & Analytics to inform strategy and pre-launch planning.

  • Translate market insights into actionable strategies for differentiation and growth.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and scientific excellence.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field (science background strongly preferred)

  • 10+ years in global biopharma leadership, ideally in immunology, rheumatology, or metabolic diseases

  • Proventrack recordin lifecycle management, global asset strategy, and launch leadership

  • Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills

  • Strategic thinker with disciplined execution and sound business judgment

  • Skilled communicator and influencer across senior levels

  • Culturally agile, with experience in U.S.,Europe(in particularScandinavian,Swiss)other internationalbusiness environments

  • Fluent in English;additionallanguages a plus

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.
  • Additional recognition awardsto celebrate your achievements.

The base salary is $275 - 340,000 annually. 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.

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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