Regional Communication & Training Manager CEE+

Key Responsibilities Communication (50%)

Internal Communication

• Design and implement internal communication strategies to inspire engage and connect employees across the CEE region ensuring alignment with Sobis values and business goals.
• Develop and distribute regular updates newsletters and announcements to communicate milestones initiatives and activities at both a regional and global level.
• Partner with HR and leadership teams to execute employee engagement campaigns that celebrate achievements and foster a strong company culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the regional leadership team guiding impactful messaging and communication best practices.
• Organize engaging town halls internal events and storytelling opportunities to connect employees with Sobis mission and vision.

External Communication

• Develop and lead comprehensive regional communication strategies to enhance Sobis brand presence and reputation within the CEE region closely aligned with global communication strategies.
• Foster and maintain relationships with media outlets patient advocacy groups and key external partners to share impactful narratives with a focus on regional achievements and innovative approaches.
• Develop compelling materials such as press releases thought leadership content and media kits to amplify Sobis patient-centric mission.
• Manage Sobis regional social media presence ensuring engaging and locally relevant content (e.g. LinkedIn campaigns patient advocacy storytelling).
• Lead crisis communication efforts within the region ensuring timely clear and aligned messaging to maintain and protect Sobis reputation.
• Monitor and evaluate communication KPIs leveraging insights to optimise strategies and strengthen outreach efforts.

Strategic Insight & Collaboration

• Act as a change management advocate keeping internal teams informed about shifts in the external healthcare landscape and supporting strategy adaptation when needed.
• Develop and manage allocated programs and budgets related to communication and PR activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to healthcare compliance legal guidelines and company SOPs in coordination with relevant teams.

Key Responsibilities Training (50%)

• Develop and implement a regional training strategy aligned with global objectives and local market needs.
• Ensure harmonization of training standards across countries while allowing for localization where necessary.
• Serve as the regional point of contact for training-related initiatives audits and compliance reviews.
• Partner with country managers medical leads and commercial teams to identify specific training needs.
• Adapt global training content to reflect local languages cultural nuances and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across markets.
• Design and deliver training programs for disease education product knowledge compliance and soft skills in alignment with function departments.
• Lead regional onboarding programs and continuous learning initiatives.
• Utilise blended learning approaches including virtual classrooms e-learning and in-person workshops.
• Ensure all training programs meet local regulatory standards (e.g. EMA national health authorities).
• Collaborate with Compliance and Legal teams to deliver mandatory training across the region.
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness for all training activities.
• Define KPIs to measure training effectiveness across countries.
• Analyze training data to identify gaps trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Report outcomes to regional leadership and global L&D teams.
• Manage regional training vendors and ensure quality and consistency of outsourced programs.
• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of LMS platforms across countries.
• Ensure data privacy and compliance with local digital regulations.

Qualifications :

• Education: Masters degree in communications public relations marketing or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Extensive experience in PR communications and community or stakeholder engagement ideally within the pharmaceutical biotech or healthcare sector.
  • Proven track record in designing and delivering regional training programs experience with managing LMS platforms across multiple countries demonstrated ability to adapt global training content to local market needs
  • Demonstrated expertise in healthcare policy external affairs or managing healthcare system relationships.
  • Strong multi-stakeholder project management skills with a proven ability to execute initiatives on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of:
  • Healthcare systems decision-making processes and regulatory environments in the region.
  • Interactions with media patient advocacy groups and governmental affairs.
  • Fluency in English; additional CEE languages are a plus.

Additional Information :

• A purpose-driven role in a company dedicated to rare diseases.
• Mix of strategic business partnering and hands-on financial management.
• Collaborative international environment with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefit package.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time