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

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Operations & Business Support

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.Audit Readiness & Documentation Governance

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).Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

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.Monitoring & Compliance Oversight

Conduct compliance monitoring activities according to approved monitoring plans.
Identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Prepare monitoring reports and follow-up actions.Regulatory Intelligence & Local Compliance Updates

Monitor relevant GCC healthcare compliance developments.
Track changes in local regulations, industry codes, and SFDA requirements.
Prepare periodic compliance intelligence updates.Distributor & Vendor Compliance Oversight

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.Compliance Committee & Governance Support

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.Interfaces:

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

Qualifications

Education/Learning Experience

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
Advanced degree preferredWork Experience

3-5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical compliance, risk management, healthcare compliance, internal controls, legal, audit, or related fields.
Experience working within GCC healthcare markets.
Experience with third-party risk management and compliance monitoring.
Understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and industry codes.Skills/Knowledge

Strong understanding of healthcare compliance principles.
Knowledge of GCC healthcare regulatory environment.
Experience with compliance monitoring and audit readiness.
Understanding of due diligence and third-party risk management processes.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization
Strong understanding of local laws and regulations across GCC and data privacy lawsLanguages

Fluent English and Arabic

Additional Information

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,700 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Sobi is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Disabled/Veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this website to apply for a vacancy as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to talentacquisition@sobi.com.

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Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank.

Conduct sanctions name screening for new customers, existing customers, transactions, employees, and third parties.

Analyze alerts generated by screening systems and assess the level of match (False Match / True Match).

Conduct necessary investigations for potential matches and gather supporting evidence and information before escalating to the Sanctions Manager.

Execute instructions to stop or suspend transactions when required.

Update screening records and ensure complete and accurate documentation.

Implement freezing or temporary blocking of transactions or accounts upon confirmed matches, in accordance with approved policies and procedures.

Update and review approved sanctions lists within the system and ensure that any regulatory updates are reflected in a timely manner.

Maintain strict confidentiality of information related to sanctions cases.

Support the execution of requests from competent authorities related to specific sanctions cases, in accordance with approved authorities.

Contribute to the reduction of false positives by providing practical feedback to enhance screening criteria and parameters.

Conduct periodic rescreening of existing customers upon updates to sanctions lists or changes in customer data.

Support sanctions screening system effectiveness testing by reviewing samples and validating match results.

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Equivalent years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

The education levels can be replaced by years of experience

2–4 years of experience in AML/CTF and sanctions

Strong investigative and analytical capabilities.

In-depth understanding of sanctions screening processes and name-matching methodologies.

Ability to assess complex risk scenarios and provide sound recommendations.

Strong documentation and report-writing skills.

Good communication skills in Arabic and English.

Relevant certifications such as CCO, CGSS , or equivalent.

Regulatory Awareness – Proficient

Analytical & Investigative Skills – Proficient

Risk Assessment Capability – Proficient

Decision Support & Case Evaluation – Proficient

Documentation & Reporting – Proficient

Communication Skills – Proficient

Team Collaboration – Proficient

Initiative & Ownership – Proficient

What We Offer You
We believe you will love working at HALA!

We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.

We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.

We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.

Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.

We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.

You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now

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