Marketing & Sales Assistant/Congress Management

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.

Here at Sobi, our mission and culture 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

Emphasis on work/life balance

Collaborative and team-oriented environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Diversity and Inclusion

Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

Job Description

International & National Congress Management for Business Units Complement-Mediated Diseases, Haematology and Haemophilia.

Key Responsibilities:

Congress- and Event Management: plan, organize, and manage all aspects of congress participation; coordinate with internal teams (e.g., medical, marketing) as well as international congress management to ensure alignment and compliance with industry regulations; manage relationships with external vendors

Budget Management: develop and manage the congress budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources; monitor expenses and provide regular financial reports to senior management; negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favourable terms

Stakeholder Engagement: serve as the primary point of contact for healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and other stakeholders attending the congress; ensure effective communication and collaboration with all parties involved

Compliance and Reporting: ensure all congress activities comply with industry regulations, company policies, and ethical standards; maintain accurate records of congress activities, including attendee lists

Contract management: creation, coordination, implementation and documentation of contract processes; if necessary, back-up function for other contract management team members

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Healthcare Management, Event Management, or a related field.

Experience in congress/event management, project coordination, or a similar role.

Budget management and financial reporting experience.

Contract management and vendor negotiation skills.

Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Knowledge of compliance requirements in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

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 1,900 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.