Patient Journey Director CEE-Russia-Japan

About the role

Sobi is hiring a Patient Journey Director for the CEE-Russia-Japan region. The role makes the patient journey from first symptom to diagnosis, referral and care outcomes faster, clearer and fairer for people living with C3G/IC-MPGN and severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG). It also leads the integration of medical devices and diagnostic-enabling platforms (Florio, Enfuse, diagnostics) into patient journey frameworks for these and secondary haemophilia areas. The position is based in Zagreb.

Key responsibilities

• Own the patient journey agenda for C3G/IC-MPGN and sHTG across the region, defining and refining a regional framework that turns diagnostic delays and post-therapy difficulties into measurable initiatives.
• Partner with countries to map barriers such as awareness, testing access, laboratory and biopsy pathways, referral fragmentation and expert centre availability.
• Develop and resource executive plans with milestones, owners, dependencies and KPIs, and report progress to senior leadership.
• Lead projects and matrix teams from start to finish, keeping planning, budgeting and delivery on time and within budget.
• Lead the integration of Florio, Enfuse, diagnostics and pipeline tools, tracking adoption and escalating barriers.
• Collect insights from HCPs, KOLs, patient organisations and country teams and turn them into recommendations that change plans and decisions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the disease science, diagnostic pathways, competitors and key KOLs and patient groups.

Required profile

• University degree such as M.D., Pharm.D. or PhD, preferably with a biological sciences background.
• Academic, clinical or industry experience in nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology or immunology.
• At least 2 years in a commercial or medical affairs role at a local level in a larger country, with proven internal and external success.
• Experience in Patient Access, Community Engagement or Diagnostics is a plus.
• Fluent written and spoken English; frequent regional and international travel (about 40% of working time).
• Availability for external meetings, congresses and internal meetings outside standard hours; a valid driver's licence may be required depending on the local set-up.

Required skills

• Project management and multi-stakeholder leadership, delivering on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programmes.
• Working knowledge of EFPIA regulations and compliance requirements.