Governmental Affairs & Policy Manager, CEE

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Croatia.

📋 Description

• Oversee and analyze policy, legislative, and regulatory changes at both the EU level and within local CEE contexts that pertain to patient access, pricing, and reimbursement.

• Monitor EU initiatives and reforms, evaluating their anticipated implementation and effects at the national level across EU Member States.

• Maintain a structured overview of policy trends, risks, and opportunities throughout the region.

• Analyze and forecast future policy developments that may influence access and business operations.

• Prepare preliminary impact assessments, scenarios, and analyses of risks and opportunities.

• Simplify complex policy information into clear, actionable insights for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Create policy-related materials and inputs that support strategic and business decision-making.

• Assist in the development and coordination of CEE-level policy positions that align with Sobi's priorities.

• Ensure coherence of policy narratives across various markets while acknowledging national particularities.

• Coordinate regional responses to pertinent consultations, initiatives, or external developments.

• Aid local affiliates in comprehending policy changes and their effects on access and pricing.

• Offer guidance, analysis, and support to bolster local positioning.

• Empower countries to initiate or support policy-related changes when suitable, using aligned and compliant strategies.

• Facilitate the exchange of policy insights and best practices across different markets.

• Coordinate Sobi’s policy engagement with relevant industry associations (e.g., EFPIA, EUCOPE, and selected national associations).

• Ensure organized contributions to working groups, consultations, and position papers pertinent to CEE.

• Serve as a regional policy coordination point, adhering to internal governance.

• Collaborate across functions to maintain internal alignment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree.

• Experience in governmental affairs, public policy, market access, or similar roles within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or public sectors.

• Strong understanding of EU and CEE healthcare policy landscapes, along with comprehensive knowledge of pricing and reimbursement processes, payer environments, and government affairs/policy/advocacy.

• Experience in multi-country coordination or working with industry associations is a plus.

• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects and lead teams, demonstrating success in delivering results on time and within budget.

• Capable of managing complex interactions within a matrixed environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive remuneration for your contributions.

• Focus on maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

• A collaborative and team-focused work environment.

• Opportunities for professional advancement.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of patients suffering from ultra-rare diseases who require life-saving treatments.