Global Quality Country Organization Head

TN Sweden; Stockholms kommun; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Quality Country Organization Head to lead the development of a consistent Quality Culture across affiliates. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with GxP regulations and local requirements while fostering operational excellence and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and professional growth, making a positive impact on patients with ultra-rare diseases. If you're ready to drive results and influence change, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Collaborative environment

Professional growth opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive compensation

Positive impact on patients

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry with quality experience.
• At least 10 years of leadership in international organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a consistent Quality Culture across affiliates.
• Oversee the implementation of global quality systems and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Education

Master’s degree/PhD in Pharmacy

Master’s degree/PhD in Engineering

Master’s degree/PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Global Quality Country Organization Head, Stockholm

Client:

Sobi

Location:

Stockholm, Sweden

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2892a1a8767b

Job Views:

4

Posted:

19.04.2025

Expiry Date:

03.06.2025

Job Description:

Reporting to Global QA E2E, the Global Quality Country organization Head is responsible for leading the development of a consistent Quality Culture through all affiliates. The incumbent ensures Country Quality Organization and quality systems & processes are in place to best support overall Sobi business strategy.

In this role, you will develop and embed a consistent Quality Culture across all affiliates, ensuring that robust quality systems and processes are in place to support Sobi’s overall business strategy. You will proactively manage opportunities and risks throughout the lifecycle of Sobi’s products, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, local requirements, and Sobi’s Quality Manual.

As a key member of the Global QA E2E leadership team, you will collaborate across functions to foster operational excellence and continuous improvement while maintaining the highest quality standards. The role can be located in Stockholm, Sweden and Basel, Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a consistent Quality Culture across all affiliates, ensuring Country Quality Organization is in place to best support Sobi’s business strategic goals.
• Oversee the implementation of global quality systems, regulatory standards, and governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with GxP standards and local regulations, while monitoring key quality indicators.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to resolve escalations.
• Ensure adequate preparation for local regulatory inspections and manage follow-ups.
• Foster efficiency, quality improvements, and cost-consciousness across the organization.
• Engage with Health Authorities, ensuring commitments are aligned, tracked, and closed effectively.
• Drive global initiatives and support affiliates with onboarding, training, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications:

You are a strong and inspiring leader with excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of building trust and driving results across global teams. A proactive and action-oriented mindset defines your approach, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. You excel at solving complex challenges and navigating diverse cultural contexts, demonstrating empathy, courage, and integrity in all you do. With a keen business acumen, you have a natural ability to engage with high-impact stakeholders and manage strategic priorities effectively. Your leadership style fosters motivation, trust, and continuous improvement, ensuring operational excellence in everything you undertake.

Key Qualifications:

• Master’s degree/PhD in Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in quality, manufacturing, or regulatory affairs.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience in international, matrixed organizations.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory and GxP requirements across markets (US, EU, APAC, LATAM, MENA).
• Proven success in performance management, KPI implementation, and lifecycle management.
• Expertise in GVP and GCP, with a track record of driving business improvements and working with strategic stakeholders.

Here at Sobi we live by our core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership!

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?

• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Competitive compensation for your work
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life-saving treatments

We are a global company with over 1,800 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re 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.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.