Quality Operation Manager (GMP)
Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) · San Diego, CA · 2 days ago
OTHR$112k–$150k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Quality Operations Manager at Sobi is responsible for supporting the transition from legacy paper-based processes to a scalable and compliant Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS). This role ensures compliance with GxP requirements, regulatory submissions, and inspection readiness.
Responsibilities
- eQMS Transition
- Assess existing paper-based processes and develop a phased transition plan to electronic workflows.
- Ensure data integrity, Part 11 compliance (where applicable), and appropriate system validation.
- Support integration of GXP processes across all GXP functional areas into a unified, risk-based framework.
- Quality System Management
- Integrate or as appropriate, develop, implement, and maintain procedures for:
- Document control
- Training management
- Deviations and nonconformances
- CAPA
- Change control
- Risk management
- Audit management
- Complaint handling (if applicable)
- Inspection Readiness & Regulatory Interface Support
- Inspection readiness programs across the organization.
- Regulatory agency inspections (e.g., FDA, EMA, other global authorities).
- Oversee timely and effective CAPA development and implementation in response to regulatory findings.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Nonclinical, IT and Commercial teams.
- Provide training and promote quality culture across the organization.
- Serve as a quality advisor to senior leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) or higher in a scientific discipline.
- Direct experience of transitioning from paper-based systems to an Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).
- Familiarity with: IND and NDA/BLA regulatory submissions, Regulatory agency inspections and inspection readiness, GxP environments (GLP, GCP, GMP), and industry best practices.
- Several years of progressive Quality experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Demonstrated experience supporting multiple stages of drug development: research, clinical development, regulatory submission, commercialization, and lifecycle management.
- Working knowledge of applicable regulations including 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 312, 820 (if applicable), ICH guidelines, and related global standards.
- Experience with validating eQMS platforms and computerized system validation (CSV/CSA) is a plus.
- Strong systems thinker with ability to integrate cross-functional processes.
- Hands-on execution capability.
- High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive, organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Demonstrated integrity and commitment to quality and compliance.
Qualifications
Skills
Benefits
Competitive compensation for your work
Generous time off policy
Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
Emphasis on work/life balance
Collaborative and team-oriented environment
Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments
Pay
$112,000 - $150,000 per year
Schedule
Full-time