Possible locations: Halle, Dresden, Leipzig.

Major Accountabilities:

• Direct and manage Production, HSE (Safety), Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Science & Technology activities.
• Lead the site leadership team comprised of department heads from each function, monitoring team performance to company goals and objectives through use of established metrics, driving cross-site collaboration within their respective functions.
• Ensure the site, people, operations, and processes are compliant with cGMP, safety rules and other applicable regulations
• Coordinate site activities through planning to ensure the overall manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Collaborate with other Site Heads to determine processes and procedures, which can be used across sites and where variances are needed to meet the unique needs of the site.
• Develop and communicate the site strategic plan to achieve company short-term and long-term objectives.
• Provide leadership to site employees including appropriate direction, mentoring and development opportunities. Maintain a positive work environment that supports positive team relations and teamwork.
• Plan and lead site meetings to ensure compliance with site policies, safety regulations, procedures, and processes. Also ensures compliance with company policies and provides a forum for questions and discussion about impact to the site of company initiatives.
• Investment projects and project management from construction to product launch.

Obligatory requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in leadership roles, including experience with sterile manufacturing operations or relevant experience as site head or large scale PU. 
• Experience as a Project Director / extensive project management background, especially in capital project execution.
• Strong strategic thinking with an enterprise focus.
• Excellent collaboration skills with experience working in a matrix organisation and solid communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and inspire a large organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Fluent English and German, written and spoken.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience with Health Authorities and inspections is highly desirable.

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