Patient Access Manager NorBalt
- Full-time
- Sobi Location: Sweden
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, the work we do every day redefines the standards of care and transform the lives of people living with rare diseases.
As a diverse team of entrepreneurial people, we are passionate about our growth journey towards becoming a global leader, making a difference for rare disease patients, moving quickly and always challenging the status quo.
We are committed to an inclusive, sustainable and flexible workplace that fosters growth and development.
Job Description
About the role
In close alignment with global strategy, you will lead the development and execution of innovative patient access strategies for Sobi’s portfolio. From pricing and reimbursement (P&R) to stakeholder engagement, you will ensure that our therapies reach the patients who need them most—efficiently, sustainably, and successfully.
The position can be located in one of the Nordic countries and will require travel across the Nordics depending upon priorities and business needs, reporting to Director Patient Access Nordics & Baltics.
Your impact will include:
- Craft and adapt compelling value stories and economic models that support successful payer negotiations across Nordic & Baltic markets.
- Lead the execution of access plans—from stakeholder mapping and engagement to submission of pricing and reimbursement applications and tender processes.
- Proactively engage with payers, authorities, and key stakeholders to identify and overcome barriers to patient access.
- Equip cross-functional teams with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to communicate the value of Sobi’s therapies effectively.
- Establish and nurture relationships with decision-makers at local, regional, and national levels—becoming a trusted partner in the healthcare ecosystem.
- Monitor pricing environments and policy shifts, ensuring teams are informed and strategies remain competitive and compliant.
- Strengthen relationships with authorities and stakeholders, consistently reflecting Sobi’s values and commitment to patients.
Qualifications
About you
You are a strategic and analytical thinker who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments. A confident communicator, you engage and influence stakeholders with ease. Proactive and resilient, you take ownership and bring a “can-do” mindset, driven by a genuine passion for improving patient access and making a meaningful impact.
Key talents and experience
- A Master’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or health economics
- 5–10 years of experience in pricing, reimbursement, and patient access—ideally within pharmaceuticals or consultancy
- Strong expertise in economic evaluation and evidence-based value communication
- Proven experience in developing and executing strategic access plans
- A track record of successful stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
- Experience in rare diseases (and ideally lipidology) is a strong advantage
- Fluency in English and at least one Scandinavian language
Here at Sobi we live by our core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership!
Additional Information
How to apply
We have an ongoing selection process in this recruitment and ask you to send your application as soon as possible. Click apply and include your resume in English.
Why Join Us?
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:
- Emphasis on work/life balance
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Competitive compensation for your work
- Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments
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.