Compliance Operation Manager - GCC

Company Description

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

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

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

The GCC Compliance Operations Manager serves as the operational compliance partner for the GCC business and acts as a key extension of the MENAT Compliance function. The role is responsible for supporting the implementation and execution of the Sobi Compliance Program across GCC markets, with particular focus on operational compliance excellence, audit and inspection readiness, third‑party risk management (TPRM), documentation governance, compliance monitoring, and local regulatory intelligence.

The position works closely with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, distributors, and third‑party partners to ensure compliant business operations while promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and proactive risk management. The role supports the Compliance Director MENAT by strengthening local execution and responsiveness, while enabling the regional function to focus on governance, strategic risk management, investigations, business partnering, and regional transformation initiatives.

• Serve as a first point of contact for day‑to‑day compliance guidance across GCC markets.
• Provide practical support to business teams regarding policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Support implementation of global and regional compliance initiatives.
• Promote a strong culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability.
• Escalate significant compliance matters to the Compliance Director MENAT.

• Drive affiliate and distributor audit readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance documentation is complete, organized, and inspection ready.
• Track and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Coordinate third‑party due diligence activities across GCC.
• Support risk assessments of distributors, vendors, consultants, service providers, and patient organizations.
• Monitor due diligence renewals and ongoing third‑party risk reviews.
• Maintain TPRM documentation and records.

• Conduct compliance monitoring activities according to approved monitoring plans.
• Identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare monitoring reports and follow‑up actions.

• Monitor relevant GCC healthcare compliance developments.
• Track changes in local regulations, industry codes, and SFDA requirements.
• Prepare periodic compliance intelligence updates.

• Support governance, reviews and oversight of key distributors and high‑risk third parties.
• Monitor compliance commitments and action plans.
• Support distributor training and awareness initiatives.

• Coordinate local compliance governance meetings.
• Track action items and follow‑up activities.
• Prepare compliance dashboards, metrics, and reports. o Support periodic compliance updates to leadership teams.

• Compliance Director MENAT
• Commercial Teams
• Medical Affairs
• Market Access
• Regulatory Affairs
• Supply Chain
• Finance
• Distributors and Third‑Party Partners