Medical Head CEE+

  • Full-time
  • Sobi Location: Slovakia

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.

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
  • Summer Fridays
  • 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

Sobi is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Head for the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE+) region to lead our regional medical affairs strategy across a diverse and evolving landscape. This role is central to driving medical excellence and shaping patient access in hematology, oncology, immunology, and rare diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic medical leadership across CEE in alignment with global and regional priorities
  • Lead and inspire regional medical team
  • Drive CEE regional medical strategy and execution in alignment with Sobi’s global and brand priorities
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration across the region (Chair of CEE+ cross-functional team) to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence
  • Represent Medical in CEE+ Leadership Team and coordinate bi-annual Tactical meetings with CEE+ and MLT
  • Lead Project ROI and support strategic initiatives across Field Capabilities, FOCUS, and CONNECT+
  • Provide oversight and backup support for critical governance processes: Grant Committee, ISS, MAP approvals, and Veeva systems
  • Ensure regional representation in global initiatives and effective communication across country medical teams
  • Promote a high-performance, unbureaucratic culture focused on real impact, pragmatic solutions, and cross-functional respect

Qualifications

  • Proven medical leader with a track record of strategic thinking and high agility
  • Results-driven with strong project management and planning skills
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex organizational structures (cluster or large country level)
  • Experience in companies recognized for leadership in hematology, oncology, immunology, or rare diseases
  • Commercial mindset with a strong sense of impact on business and patient outcomes
  • Unbureaucratic, solution-oriented, and pragmatic in execution
  • Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration and delivering real impact
  • MD, PharmD, or PhD with significant medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Additional Information

Please note:
As this role carries global responsibilities and can be based across CEE, it is published in several countries. You only need to submit one application — there is no need to apply separately to each posting.

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