Head of Regional TechOps Execution US
SobiCompany Description At Sobi, we believe diversity drives innovation and inclusion creates stronger teams. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective and experiences could be exactly what we need. We look forward to hearing from you! 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. Our mission and culture at Sobi North America 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 Generous time off policy Emphasis on work/life balance Collaborative and team-oriented environment Making a positive impact to help rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments Job Description About the role As Head of TechOps Regional Execution, US, you will lead Manufacturing & Supply and CMC Science & Technology activities across Sobi’s US external CMO/CLO network. You will be accountable for reliable, compliant, on time supply from manufacturers, laboratories, packaging sites and warehouses well connected with the full global supply chain and in line with global standards and strategies. Leading a regional organization of approximately 10 -30 FTEs, you will connect global strategy with strong regional execution, build effective supplier partnerships and drive operational improvement. The role reports to the Head of Technical Operations. Preferred location: Raleigh-Durham area, but we are open to other locations as long as you are willing to frequently travel to our offices. What you will do You will lead and be accountable for the regional team responsible for delivering the activities below. Your role is to set direction and priorities, empower the team and ensure effective execution and result but also support and execute operational activities and take a hands-on approach when needed. Lead and empower the team to deliver regional Manufacturing & Supply and Science & Technology execution in line with global strategies, plans and standards, and to act as the regional Manufacturing & Supply counterpart to relevant Sobi functions. Hold the team accountable for ensuring reliable on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery across US regional suppliers, CMOs, CLOs, packaging sites and warehouses, including follow-up, issue resolution and escalation. Work closely with global and other regional TechOps functions to secure compliant, reliable and cost-effective supply to rare disease patients in all Sobi’s markets Globally. Monitor and improve regional KPIs across supply, quality, compliance, cost, productivity and technical performance, and reports results and corrective actions to Global Functions. Build strong partnerships with regional suppliers and manage day-to-day operational relationships within global supplier governance, provide Science & Technology support and mobilize technical expertise to resolve CMO/CLO issues. Partner with local QA and CMC Regulatory to deliver compliant, robust supply from manufacturers and laboratories, supports deviation investigations and provides technical assessments of change controls and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Monitors and trend process and analytical-method data to identify technical risks, improvement opportunities and development or optimization needs. Provide direction and oversight as the team runs regional Virtual Plant Teams and leads or participates in regional manufacturing and supply projects, including tech transfers and product-launch activities. Ensure the team represents regional CMO/CLO needs, constraints and opportunities in global decision-making, escalates material…