Global Compliance Director

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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.

As Compliance Director, you will serve as a trusted advisor and compliance partner across multiple therapy areas, global functions, and key programs. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Sobi operates in full alignment with international laws, regulations, and industry codes, while embedding a strong culture of integrity and accountability throughout the organization.

You will lead critical areas such as compliance program design and implementation, third-party risk management, sanctions compliance, external funding oversight, training strategy, and investigations. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic direction and drive meaningful change across a global biopharma business

The position is Hybrid and will be located in either Stockholm or Basel , reporting to Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer.

Your impact will include:

• Provide strategic compliance leadership for assigned therapy areas, products, and global functions, ensuring adherence to internal policies and international standards (e.g. ABAC, IFMPA, EFPIA).
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance global compliance frameworks for distributor partners, sanctions screening, and third-party risk management.
• Lead and oversee external funding compliance (including grants, donations, sponsorships, and investigator-initiated studies), ensuring effective controls and monitoring.
• Develop and deliver engaging global compliance training programs that strengthen awareness, accountability, and ethical decision-making across the organization.
• Conduct and manage compliance investigations, perform root cause analyses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive global compliance risk assessments and monitoring activities, identifying gaps and implementing improvements to enhance program effectiveness.
• Contribute to strategic compliance initiatives and continuous program improvement in collaboration with the Chief Compliance Officer and global leadership team.

You are an accomplished compliance professional with a strategic mindset and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. You thrive in a global, matrixed environment and are passionate about promoting an ethical business culture that enables sustainable growth.

Key talents and experience

• Minimum 10 years of international, in-house pharmaceutical compliance experience on global or regional level.
• Proven expertise in global compliance program leadership, training, third-party risk management, and monitoring.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex cross-functional and change management projects.
• Strong knowledge of compliance systems, tools, and digital platforms (Microsoft Office proficiency required).
• Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong ethical judgment, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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.