Head of Medical, CEE+

About the role

Sobi, a specialist biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, is looking for a Head of Medical, CEE+ based in Ljubljana. The role leads the CEE+ Medical Affairs agenda across affiliates, platform resources and partner markets, combining hands-on leadership of the assigned asset with building and directing the CEE+ medical platform team. It is a matrix leadership position with frequent regional and international travel.

Key responsibilities

• Own the regional scientific agenda for the assigned asset, working with affiliates and key opinion leaders on scientific communication, KOL engagement, evidence generation and field execution.
• Build, coach and direct the CEE+ medical platform team, setting roles, KPIs and development plans.
• Lead matrix medical leadership for CEE+ affiliates and partner markets, support the CEERJ Medical Agenda and ensure launch readiness and execution quality.
• Act as a strategic partner to commercial, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, quality, finance and HR functions and represent Medical Affairs in regional and global forums.
• Ensure governance and compliance across medical plans, materials, field engagements, partner-market activities and medical education.

Required profile

• University degree in a medical-science background or another relevant discipline; medical, clinical or research experience in the assigned disease area preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in pre-launch and launch activities, in country and above country, with increasing responsibility.
• Strong track record engaging KOLs locally and internationally, and matrix leadership without formal authority.
• Experience recruiting, managing and developing a medical team, and in evidence generation, publications and scientific dissemination.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; other CEE languages are an asset.
• Frequent regional and international travel (about 30% of working time).

Required skills

• Knowledge of health systems, regulatory, safety, legal and compliance environments.
• Multi-stakeholder project management and leadership, delivering on time and within budget.
• Superior written and verbal communication and computer skills.