Director Production / Produktionsleiter (m/w/d)

Responsibilities:

• Direct management of Process Team Leaders:Oversee and develop the Process Team Leaders and, indirectly, their respective teams in vaccine production

• 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

• Strategic development of production processes:Initiate and implement improvement projects focused on operational excellence, digitalization, and innovation

• Ensure compliance with all GMP standards and regulatory requirements across the entire area of responsibility

• Responsible for capacity and resource planning, ongoing analysis and optimization of key process indicators (, productivity, quality, cost)

• Review and approval of batch documentation, with overall responsibility for manufacturing instructions and SOPs

• Promote a high-performance, appreciative corporate culture and advance leadership capabilities of the Process Team Leaders in areas such as teamwork, feedback, and collaboration

• Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, , Quality , Engineering

What You Need to Succeed:

• University degree (MSc or equivalent) in biology, (bio-)process engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering sciences, or a comparable field

• 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

• Strong knowledge of vaccine production and regulatory requirements (GMP,)

• Proven skills in stakeholder and change management, including introduction of improvement initiatives and digitalization projects

• Excellent German and English language skills, both spoken and written

• Outstanding leadership competencies:strategic mindset, passion for people management, empathy, assertiveness, and role model behavior

• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and a solution-oriented, structured approach

What we can offer you:

• Anattractive compensation package, including a performance-related bonus and participation in our stock program

• Aninteresting and varied working environmentin a modern, growing, and global pharmaceutical company

• Plenty of room forinitiative, flexibility, and new ideas

• Exciting development opportunitiesfor your personal and professional growth

• Access tocorporate fitness programs

• Subsidized meals

• Corporate Benefitsschemes and discounts

• Employer-funded pension schemefor your future

• Regularteam eventsto foster collaboration and engagement

• 30 vacation daysper year to maintain work-life balance