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At Sobi, the work we do every day redefines the standards of care and transform the lives of people living with rare diseases.

As a diverse team of entrepreneurial people, we are passionate about our growth journey towards becoming a global leader, making a difference for rare disease patients, moving quickly and always challenging the status quo.

We are committed to an inclusive, sustainable and flexible workplace that fosters growth and development.

About the role

Global Quality plays a key role in making sure our medicines meet internal standards, regulatory expectations, and the commitments in our registration files. As an independent quality organisation, we bring the expertise to deliver on these commitments—while continuously strengthening our capabilities, developing our people, and evolving our quality system to support the business as we grow.

As QA Analytical Specialist, you’ll be the quality partner for analytical activities and stability studies for products where Sobi is the MAH. You’ll ensure GMP-compliant methods and data support reliable release and stability testing for both clinical and commercial supply—working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to keep quality, compliance, and patient impact at the centre of everything we do.

It is a Hybrid role and can be based in either Stockholm or Basel, reporting to Head of Quality Product Lifecycle & Clinical Supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinator and Quality approver for deviations, CAPA and change controls.
• QA-approver for GMP-related analytical activities, e.g. validation and technology transfer of analytical methods used for in-process control, release and stability studies.
• Performance of quality evaluation of CLOs.
• QA contact for CLOs
• Provide Quality Assurance for stability studies for products where Sobi is the MAH, including approving plans and protocols.
• Perform QA review and approval of extension of expiry date of critical analytical material, including but not limited to reference standards and control samples.
• Perform QA review and approval of product specifications.
• Give support to Global Regulatory Affairs / CMC in analytical quality issues for variations and market expansions.
• Act as a representative of Global Quality and provide QA analytical guidance to support projects in order to ensure compliance with GMP
• Manage Quality Technical Agreements with CLOs.
• Author, review and approve SOPs and related documentation related to the position.

About you

You’re a quality-minded analytical professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, taking ownership, and bringing structure to complex scientific work. You combine strong GMP understanding with a collaborative mindset, and you’re motivated by the opportunity to help deliver reliable, high-quality medicines to patients who need them most.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science, or similar.
• 5+ years’ experience in GMP analytical work within pharma/biotech—covering analytical method development and validation, product specifications, deviation investigations, and change control; ideally in QA supporting QC (or as a QC Coordinator/similar).
• Broad knowledge of analytical chemistry and bioassays, including clear and compliant documentation practices.
• Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• You live the Sobi CARE values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make sound quality decisions.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• A structured mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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.

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 can’t 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.