Digital Transformation Manager – Pharmaceutical Sector, Rhein-Main Area
We are seeking a Digital Transformation Manager for our client, a leading pharmaceutical company headquartered in the Rhein-Main area of Germany. Reporting to the Head of Transformation, this role will lead digital initiatives across R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory operations. This is a high-impact role for a results-driven professional passionate about technology-driven innovation in highly regulated, science-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Initiative Leadership – Plan, manage, and deliver cross-functional digital transformation projects aligned with strategic business priorities.
Lab & Manufacturing Automation – Implement GxP-compliant digital systems such as Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), LIMS, and eBatch Records to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Regulatory Tech Enablement – Drive adoption of Regulatory Technology (RegTech) platforms to accelerate and optimize global submission processes.
Data Integration & Analytics – Modernize data capture, management, and analytics capabilities, improving transparency, insights, and decision-making across the value chain.
Change Management – Lead change initiatives to increase digital literacy, foster innovation, and ensure successful adoption of new technologies across diverse stakeholder groups.
Qualifications & Experience:
* 5+ years in digital transformation, technology implementation, or business process optimization in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sectors.
* Strong expertise in GxP requirements, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and validated system implementation.
* Hands-on experience with pharma digital tools (LIMS, ELN, QMS, MES).
* Proven ability to deliver transformation projects in highly regulated environments.
* Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Cultural & Leadership Expectations
Execution-Oriented Leader – Ability to deliver high-quality digital transformation initiatives with clear, measurable outcomes.
Pharma Expert – Deep understanding of scientific, operational, and regulatory processes in life sciences.
Change Driver – Talent for driving mindset shifts and building cross-functional alignment.
Innovation Enabler – Passion for advancing digital capabilities that accelerate R&D, manufacturing excellence, and regulatory efficiency.
This is an opportunity to help reshape the digital future of a top pharmaceutical company, delivering impact at the intersection of innovation, compliance, and operational excellence.
Digital Transformation Manager – Pharmaceutical
Rhein-Main Area, Germany