Head of Regional TechOps Execution US
Core
Lead Manufacturing & Supply and CMC Science & Technology activities across Sobi's US external CMO/CLO network to ensure reliable, compliant, on-time supply for rare disease patients.
Role type
Senior leadership, hands-on IC (Head of Regional TechOps)
Builds
Regional supply chain execution, supplier partnerships, and operational improvement for CMOs, CLOs, packaging sites, and warehouses.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Rare diseases / Technical Operations
Required skills
Pharmaceutical/biotech technical operations leadership, external manufacturing and supplier management (CMOs, CDMOs, CLOs, 3PLs), cGMP and regulatory compliance, virtual plant network management, technical lifecycle management, KPI monitoring and trend analysis, deviation investigation and CAPA support, resource deployment optimization, talent development.
Preferred skills
Spanish and/or Portuguese fluency.
Technologies
cGMP, CAPA, Virtual Plant Teams
Responsibilities
Lead and empower the regional team to deliver Manufacturing & Supply and Science & Technology execution in line with global strategies; Hold the team accountable for OTIF delivery across US regional suppliers and resolve issues; Work with global functions to secure compliant, cost-effective supply; Monitor and improve regional KPIs across supply, quality, compliance, cost, and productivity; Build strong partnerships with regional suppliers and manage day-to-day operational relationships; Partner with local QA and CMC Regulatory to deliver compliant supply and support deviation investigations; Monitor process and analytical-method data to identify technical risks and improvement opportunities; Provide direction for regional Virtual Plant Teams and lead manufacturing/supply projects; Ensure the team represents regional needs in global decision-making; Optimize regional resource deployment; Attract, develop, and retain regional talent.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC