External Manufacturing Manager

About the role

Sobi is seeking an External Manufacturing Manager to join our External DS/DP Manufacturing team, part of External Manufacturing Operations & SRM. In this role, you will play a key part in the strategic and operational management of our global network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and Contract Laboratory Organizations (CLOs), ensuring compliant manufacturing and on-time, in-full delivery of high-quality medicines to patients around the world.

As External Manufacturing Manager, you will lead and coordinate external manufacturing activities, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners. You will be responsible for building strong, collaborative relationships that ensure robust supply, quality, and continuous improvement across our external manufacturing network.

The position is Hybrid and will be located in Stockholm or Basel, reporting to Head of External DS/DP Manufacturing.

• Lead cross-functional Virtual Plant Teams and act as the main point of contact for assigned CMOs/CLOs
• Drive strategic and operational CMO/CLO management, including Business Reviews and Operational Meetings
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring supply agreements, change orders, improvements, and OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery
• Participate in sourcing and evaluation of new contract manufacturers and development of supply and quality agreements
• Lead or contribute to internal activities related to external manufacturing, including change management, major/critical deviations, and CAPAs
• Issue, review, and approve relevant SOPs and manufacturing instructions
• Review applicable sections of APR/PQR
• Provide budget input and ensure adherence for CMO/CLO-related costs

About you

To succeed in this role, you are a positive, driven, and structured professional with strong project management capabilities. You are a natural collaborator and network builder who enjoys working in teams while also being comfortable working independently, setting priorities, and delivering business-critical results on time.

• University degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or another relevant field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or life science industry
• At least 2 years’ experience in coordinating roles, including project management
• Hands-on experience with digital systems and good knowledge of MS Office
• Previous experience working directly with CMOs, CLOs, or other external partners
• Strong understanding of cGMP manufacturing of biologics and/or small-molecule pharmaceuticals, including deviation investigations and change management
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional, matrixed, and global environment
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written Swedish
• Verbal and written skills in Chinese or Japanese is highly desired
• Negotiation skills

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?

Here At Sobi, Our Mission And Culture Get Us Excited To Come To Work Every Day, But Here Are a Few More Reasons To Join Our Team

• 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 1,900 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, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. 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.

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