Head of Regional TechOps Execution US

Sobi•Raleigh, NC

1d•$250,000 - $290,000

About The Position

The Head of Regional TechOps Execution, US leads Manufacturing & Supply and CMC Science & Technology activities across Sobi’s US external CMO/CLO network. The role is accountable for reliable, compliant, on-time supply from manufacturers, laboratories, packaging sites and warehouses, in alignment with global supply-chain standards and strategies. It leads a regional organization of approximately 10–30 FTEs, connects global strategy with regional execution, builds supplier partnerships and drives operational improvement. The role reports to the Head of Technical Operations. The preferred location is the Raleigh-Durham area, though other locations are considered for candidates willing to travel frequently to Sobi offices. The role sets direction and priorities, empowers the regional team and ensures effective execution and results, while also supporting operational activities and taking a hands-on approach when needed. It works with global and regional TechOps functions, suppliers, local QA and CMC Regulatory, and Global CMC Science & Technology to maintain compliant, reliable and cost-effective supply for patients across Sobi’s markets. The position also develops regional talent, optimizes resource deployment, supports global decision-making with regional supplier perspectives, and fosters an accountable “One TechOps” culture. The position offers a base salary range of $250,000–$290,000, eligibility for short- and long-term bonuses, and a benefits package that includes a 401(k) match, tuition and wellness reimbursements, medical, dental and vision coverage, and recognition awards.

Requirements

10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech experience across technical operations, manufacturing and supply.
Proven leadership of high-performing teams in complex, cross-functional and international organizations.
Strong experience in external manufacturing, supplier management and virtual plant networks, including CMOs, CDMOs, CLOs and 3PLs.
Solid knowledge of cGMP, quality and regulatory requirements, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and technical lifecycle management.
Clear communication, strong analytical judgment and confident decision-making.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills.
Willingness to frequently travel to Sobi offices if based outside the Raleigh-Durham area.

Responsibilities

Lead and empower the regional team to execute Manufacturing & Supply and Science & Technology activities in line with global strategies, plans and standards, and serve as the regional Manufacturing & Supply counterpart to relevant Sobi functions.
Ensure reliable on-time, in-full delivery across US regional suppliers, CMOs, CLOs, packaging sites and warehouses through follow-up, issue resolution and escalation.
Work with global and other regional TechOps functions to secure compliant, reliable and cost-effective supply to patients in Sobi’s markets worldwide.
Monitor and improve regional KPIs for supply, quality, compliance, cost, productivity and technical performance; report results and corrective actions to Global Functions.
Build supplier partnerships 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; support deviation investigations and provide technical assessments of change controls and CAPAs.
Monitor 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 launches.
Represent regional CMO/CLO needs, constraints and opportunities in global decision-making; escalate material supply risks and communicate technical risks, requirements and development or optimization needs to Global CMC Science & Technology.
Optimize regional resource deployment and prioritization across solid-line and dotted-line resources within global governance.
Attract, develop and retain regional talent, champion Sobi Values and foster a connected, accountable “One TechOps” culture.
Set team direction and priorities, ensure effective execution and results, and support operational activities with a hands-on approach when needed.