Responsibilities:
1. Direct management of Process Team Leaders:Oversee and develop the Process Team Leaders and, indirectly, their respective teams in vaccine production
2. Member of the site management team:Collaborate closely and trustfully with site leadership and cross-functional departments, co-shaping and executing the overall production strategy
3. Strategic development of production processes:Initiate and implement improvement projects focused on operational excellence, digitalization, and innovation
4. Ensure compliance with all GMP standards and regulatory requirements across the entire area of responsibility
5. Responsible for capacity and resource planning, ongoing analysis and optimization of key process indicators (, productivity, quality, cost)
6. Review and approval of batch documentation, with overall responsibility for manufacturing instructions and SOPs
7. Promote a high-performance, appreciative corporate culture and advance leadership capabilities of the Process Team Leaders in areas such as teamwork, feedback, and collaboration
8. Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders,, Quality, Engineering
What You Need to Succeed:
9. University degree (MSc or equivalent) in biology, (bio-)process engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering sciences, or a comparable field
10. Min. 7 years of experience in a strategic leadership role, ideally with direct management of other leaders (, team leads/department heads) in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector
11. Strong knowledge of vaccine production and regulatory requirements (GMP,)
12. Proven skills in stakeholder and change management, including introduction of improvement initiatives and digitalization projects
13. Excellent German and English language skills, both spoken and written
14. Outstanding leadership competencies:strategic mindset, passion for people management, empathy, assertiveness, and role model behavior
15. Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and a solution-oriented, structured approach
What we can offer you:
16. Anattractive compensation package, including a performance-related bonus and participation in our stock program
17. Aninteresting and varied working environmentin a modern, growing, and global pharmaceutical company
18. Plenty of room forinitiative, flexibility, and new ideas
19. Exciting development opportunitiesfor your personal and professional growth
20. Access tocorporate fitness programs
21. Subsidized meals
22. Corporate Benefitsschemes and discounts
23. Employer-funded pension schemefor your future
24. Regularteam eventsto foster collaboration and engagement
25. 30 vacation daysper year to maintain work-life balance