Country Manager Greece

Job description

Reporting to the VP, General Manager, the role sits on the Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Malta Leadership Team representing Greece territory. The Country Manager Sobi Greece is responsible and accountable for Greece, Malta and Cyprus territories. Key Responsibilities: Develop and guide Sobi with determination and authority in Greece subregion. Represent and put into practice a culture based on values such as responsibility, client oriented approach, passion, participative culture and entrepreneurial spirit. Guide the cross-functional team within the entire territory and create efficient internal communication to promote teamwork. Manage the organization to implement the launches and growth envisaged to enable Sobi to reach its full potential in the region. Manage growth in terms of sales and scientific impact, but also in terms of teambuilding. Implement strategic and operational plans at affiliate level; successfully complete the presentation, access to/reimbursement of the products, as well as any future opportunities which may arise in the pipeline of Sobi. Ensure the management of all financial aspects of the business, including the preparation of budgets, forecasts, long-term planning and general management of the income statement. Create and nurture a strong and effective collaboration with the VP, General Manager Itay & Greece to guide the business strategy in the Greece region and achieve success. To be an active member in the leadership team and Region Europe in projects appointed. Guide the strategy and the market access activities in the Country. Develop and lead the negotiations and relationships with stakeholders within government, regulatory authorities, health technology assessments, patient groups, key opinion leaders and other external relations. Ensure that the affiliate operates in accordance with the rules and regulations and established Codes of Conduct; ensure the implementation of the standard operating Procedures and Policies. Accountable for: Establishing a local PV system and ensuring that it operates in compliance with local PV regulations, Global Sobi PV requirements and GxP procedures. Ensuring appropriate resources in the country/cluster to fulfil PV deliverables including ensuring a Local PV Responsible person is appointed in the country/cluster, with access to medical expertise and sufficient back up resources to fulfil overall local responsibilities. Academic education or experience from similar positions MBA degree Leading cross-functional teams within matrix organizations Experience in corporate leading positions both local and international People and budget management experience Fluency in written and spoken in English - Greek desired Critical competencies Initiative & Responsibility – Leads by example, makes things happen by own contribution or by leading teams and accepts responsibility for the results. Influence – makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; develops people and promotes plans and ideas successfully. Constructive teamwork - a visionary leader able to form and lead high performing teams. Networking – Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives. Analysis & judgment – Excel in understanding and analyzing pharma and economic environment to conclude on insights that will strategically feed in organization development. Business acumen – navigate the organization to success even during periods of high uncertainty. All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease. Why Join Us? We are a global company with over 1,700 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. 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. 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: Competitive compensation for your work Emphasis on work/life balance Collaborative and team-oriented environment Opportunities for professional growth Diversity and Inclusion Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments