CMC Technical Operations Program Manager Associate Director

Location Requirement:
This position may be based on either the  (ideally near SanDiegoCA) or the EastCoast (ideally near RaleighNC or Boston MA). The role requires periodic travel between both locations to support crosssite collaboration and business needs. 

The CMC / Technical Operations Program Manager - Associate Director is responsible for:

• Lead an international cross-functional technical CMC team associated functions like Quality and impacted CMO/CLOs to deliver all required technical documentation supporting an approvable NDA Module 3 and translate technical & regulatory strategies into execution.  

• Project manage all key CMC deliverables incl underlaying reports coordinate team interactions ensuring team meetings have structure and purpose documents clear decisions/actions and communicates them to team members and relevant stakeholders holds team members accountable for functional delivery of plans 

• Assure integrated program plans are in place including cross-functional interdependencies in particular: 

• Facilitates the setting and tracking of program objectives and priorities and monitors program progress against approved project plans (ensures we deliver on time and on budget) 

• Coordinates the identification and mitigation of program issues and risks assures risk mitigation plans 

• Build holistic scientifically sound and relevant scenarios as decision proposal at all governance levels  

• Coordinate the review process of technical documents (ie protocols reports master and executed batch records change controls deviations etc.)  

• Coordinates the preparation for governance and executive management program presentations in close collaboration with the leadership team 

• Responsible for program budget and long-term projections budget planning and tracking and evaluates project resource requirements: highlights resource gaps and works to ensure they are addressed 

• Follow the invoices and confirm the corresponding work execution to the budget owner  

• Other job related tasks

Qualifications :

> 8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience there of:  Significant hands-on experience in CMC Development and Program/ Project Management roles in complex environments and experience in working with cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical industry preferably in a global setting 

• Excellent Project management skills: Decision- and action-oriented to facilitate quick decisions in alignment with all stakeholders with ability to organize prioritize and follow-up 

• Experience in managing detailed program timelines to ensure timely delivery of key milestones and keeping oversight on complex projects budgets). 

• Identify and evaluate risks associated with project activities and take appropriate actions to control or mitigate risks. 

Skills/Knowledge/Languages 

• Scientific and technical background of CMC development and manufacturing in drug substance small molecule no-sterile products.  

• Demonstrable experience of working in cross functional team with ability to multitask prioritize and be an effective decision maker   

• High level of flexibility and effectiveness in cross-functional international and cross-regional environments. 

• Proven ability to adapt to an ever-changing business environment. 

• Fluent in English intermediate to full proficiency in Chinese is a plus.   

Personal Attributes 

• Strategy and operational excellence minded with the ability to quickly define key program priorities risks and issues and lead teams in focusing on urgencies and solutions of greatest importance 

• Outstanding relationship building and communication skills including ability to navigate throughout the organization and with individuals at all levels both internally and with external partners 

• Ability to lead manage develop and motivate others in a matrix organization and in a changing environment  

• Structured and analytical 

Additional Information :

Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi

At Sobi we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy is designed to recognize and reward talent ensuring that your contributions are valued and reflected in your overall rewards.

The base salary range for this role is $153000-$211000. Each individual offer will be determined based on several factors including your experience qualifications and location. Additionally this role is eligible for both short-term and long-term bonuses as outlined in the plan details.

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobis core values: Care Ambition Urgency Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us

We are a global company with over 1900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins and a Board with a stellar track record were ready to take on the worlds diseases ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others lives because thats exactly what we do here. If youre seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better healthier place we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one but we know we cant change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity protected veterans and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status past or present military service family medical history or genetic information family or parental status or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time