Swedish Orphan Biovitrum (OTCMKTS:BIOVF) (OTCMKTS:BIOVF), commonly known as Sobi, is a Stockholm-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and delivery of therapies for rare diseases and specialty conditions. Established in 2007 through the merger of Swedish Orphan International and Biovitrum, Sobi has built a global footprint with commercial operations across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and select markets in Latin America and the Middle East. The company’s strategic focus on orphan drugs reflects a commitment to addressing unmet medical needs in patient populations that are often underserved by larger pharmaceutical players.
Sobi’s core business activities encompass research and development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative treatments in hematology, immunology, rheumatology and metabolic disorders. Its current product portfolio includes extended half-life therapies for hemophilia, targeted immunomodulators for rare inflammatory conditions and enzyme replacement products for inherited metabolic diseases. In addition to internally developed assets, Sobi collaborates with global partners through licensing agreements, co-development arrangements and distribution partnerships to broaden access to its specialized medicines.
Over the past decade, Sobi has expanded its R&D capabilities through strategic acquisitions and alliances, while strengthening its commercial presence via regional subsidiaries such as Sobi Inc. in the United States and affiliates in Japan and Canada. Its pipeline features next-generation biologics and gene therapy candidates aimed at advancing care for patients with life-threatening genetic disorders. The company places particular emphasis on patient access programs and health economics to support reimbursement and market uptake in diverse healthcare systems.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Guido Oelkers and a management team with extensive experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, Sobi operates with a patient-centric ethos and a robust governance framework. The company’s board of directors comprises industry veterans and medical experts who oversee corporate strategy and ensure adherence to ethical, regulatory and quality standards. With a mission to make a difference for people affected by rare diseases, Sobi continues to invest in innovation, sustainability and partnerships that further its vision of transforming rare disease care worldwide.