External Quality Operations Manager

Job Description

As External Quality Operation Manager (EQOM), you will play a central role in ensuring strong quality oversight of external manufacturing partners and supporting the reliable supply of high‑quality medicines. Acting as the main quality interface with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sobi in a fast‑moving, global environment. 

This is a hands‑on role combining operational responsibility with continuous improvement. You will help ensure compliance, strengthen partnerships and contribute to developing efficient, future‑ready ways of working. 

This position is a Hybrid role, based in our Global Hub in Basel Switzerland or Headquarter in Stockholm, Sweden reporting directly to the Associate Director, External Quality Operations.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Perform as EQOM to act as Single point of contact for all quality related activities at the Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO)  
• Ensure that all aspects of handling, manufacturing, distribution of products are in compliance with Sobi Quality system, the effective Quality Technical Agreement, that they meet relevant CGMP regulatory requirement.  
• Support the products release by acting as QP Delegate according to delegation documents, when necessary 
• Support the External Service Provider (CMO) Qualification 
• Ensure Quality Technical Agreement (QTA) be established appropriately and ensure valid QTA clearly defines roles & responsibilities between Sobi and the External Supplier 
• Ensure implementation and maintaining Quality Risk Assessment and KPIs on Quality External activities. Guide defining & monitoring remediation plans to ensure that issues are suitably addressed. Drive or support improvement opportunities for processes and product Quality performance 
• Ensure CMO provides product reviews or data (APQR/PQRs, stability reports) as specified in the QTA. Assess the performance of the product and the process as per Sobi requirement 
• Manage/approve quality issues (deviations, CAPA and complaints) as per QTA and Sobi requirement 
• Ensure that Change requests either from CMO or from Sobi are managed according to the QTA and Sobi requirements 
• Support that Quality Audits of the CMO is performed according to Sobi requirement and the QTA 
• Lead to define strategy of implementation and monitoring of key Quality transformation initiatives and align with all process stakeholders outside of Quality organization 
• Lead or act as Quality representative in project related to CMO eg Tech Transfer, Launch 
• Assess and ensure CMO readiness for Health Authorities (HAs) inspection  
• Support HA inspections/audits of Sobi 
• Responsible to inform the line manager and cross functional teams of all critical & major issues and escalate any issues as per Sobi escalation policy 
• Ensure a good collaboration is maintained within the Global Quality Operations and cross-functionally 

Qualifications

You thrive in a dynamic, international environment where priorities evolve and collaboration is essential. You are proactive, flexible and comfortable taking ownership, with the ability to balance operational detail and a broader quality perspective. 

You enjoy building strong relationships, influencing external partners and working cross‑functionally to find practical solutions. Open to change and new ways of working, you bring energy, structure and a continuous‑improvement mindset — and you are motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference for patients. 

Key Qualifications 

Required: 

• High level education (university degree or similar) within relevant area such as pharmaceutical, biotech or life science 
• More than 5 years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotech product. Experience in QA operation, production or other relevant area (GMP, GDP) 
• More than 1 years of managing external quality oversight of CMOs  
• Curriculum is requested for evaluating the batch release qualification requirement 
• Fluently spoken and written English 

Desired: 

• More than 2 years of working in global operation environment with English as a main language  
• Proven experience of leading Quality KPI assessment and improvement at CMOs 
• Proven track record with FDA; EMEA or other Health Authorities 
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and risk management fundamentals / tools 

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? 

We are differentiating ourselves through the passion of our people, the innovative products we bring to life, and the responsible business we operate. 

To ensure that more patients benefit from our therapies now and in the future, and to align with the company’s ambitions for growth, we have five core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership.  

Our mission and purpose get us excited to come to work every day, but there are a few more reasons to join our team: 

• Opportunities for professional growth 
• Competitive compensation for your work 
• Diversity and Inclusion 
• A flexible workplace that supports work-life balance 

About Sobi 

Sobi is a global biopharma company unlocking the potential of breakthrough innovations, transforming everyday life for people living with rare diseases. 

We are dedicated to capturing the scientific opportunities of our time. With our early roots in Sweden, we started as pioneers in Haemophilia. Today we are an innovate leader within rare diseases with a global reach. 

• We are bringing brilliant ideas to life in rare disease areas with high unmet patient needs. 
• We are experts on identifying breakthrough innovations, unlocking new therapies and levelling up global access to new treatments. 
• Our global operational network and passionate team serve as the foundation for our success. 

Sobi has approximately 2,000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. In 2025, revenue amounted to SEK 28 billion. Sobi’s share (STO:SOBI) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More about Sobi at sobi.com and LinkedIn.