General Manager (MFD)

Job Title: General Manager (M/F/D)

Location: Eberbach Germany

Position Summary

Catalent Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop manufacture and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma biotech and consumer health customers supporting product development launch and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences delivery technologies and multi-modality manufacturing Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic General Manager to lead and oversee our Oral solids site in Eberbach Germany. As the General Manager you will be responsible for driving operational excellence optimizing manufacturing processes ensuring compliance with industry regulations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is a critical leadership role that requires strong managerial skills technical expertise and a deep understanding of the CDMO industry.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance and to the safety of every patient consumer and Catalent employee.

The Role

• Strategic Planning and Leadership:

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the overall business strategy to drive business growth and achieve operational goals.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the companys strategic vision and long-term objectives.

• Identify market trends competitive landscape and opportunities for growth and provide strategic insights to drive decision-making.

• Operational Excellence & CI:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of operations supply chain CI EH&S and engineering.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines industry standards quality management systems and employee health safety and environmental policies and regulations.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and a mindset of operational excellence.

• Drive the implementation of The Catalent Way within the site ensuring strong CI plans are defined identifying areas for process optimization automation and efficiency gains to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

• Team Management:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the site leadership team fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement. Coach and mentor the site leadership to build a high-performing organization.

• Ensure a strong pipeline of talent is built in order to ensure succession in key roles.

• Establish clear performance objectives conduct regular performance evaluations and provide development opportunities.

• Customer Engagement:

• Collaborate closely with commercial teams to understand customer requirements and ensure operational readiness to deliver on customer commitments.

• Drive customer satisfaction by maintaining strong relationships addressing concerns and proactively resolving operational issues alongside the commercial teams.

• Financial P&L Responsibility:

• Take ownership of the financial performance and profitability of the organization ensuring financial targets are met.

• Develop and manage annual budgets monitor financial performance and implement cost control measures.

• Provide financial analysis forecasting and strategic insights to support decision-making and drive business growth.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Engineering Degree Operations Management Degree Chemical/Pharmaceutical Degree or a related field. Masters or advanced degree preferred.

• Extensive experience (8 years) in manufacturing operations. Pharmaceutical experience is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in driving operational excellence implementing Lean methodologies and delivering measurable results.

• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing operations in Germany or another European country.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality management systems

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing teams.

• Strong business acumen strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Fluency in English and German.

• Ability to be on site 5 days a week

• Catalent supports relocation for qualified candidates.

Catalent bietet Möglichkeiten Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben! Werden Sie Teil des globalen Marktführers in der Entwicklung von Darreichungsformen von Medikamenten und helfen Sie uns Patienten auf der ganzen Welt über 7.000 lebensrettende und lebensverbessernde Produkte anzubieten. Catalent ist ein spannendes und wachsendes internationales Unternehmen dessen Mitarbeiter direkt mit Pharma- Biopharma- und Consumer-Health-Unternehmen jeder Größe zusammenarbeiten um neue Medikamente von der frühen Entwicklung über klinische Studien bis hin zur Marktreife produziert mehr als 70 Milliarden Dosen pro Jahr und jede davon wird von jemandem verwendet der auf uns zählt. Machen Sie mit uns den Unterschied.

Persönliche Initiative. dynamisches Tempo. Bedeutungsvolle Arbeit.

Besuchen Sie Catalent Careers um Karrieremöglichkeiten zu entdecken.

Catalent ist ein Arbeitgeber für Chancengleichheit und diskriminiert nicht aufgrund von Merkmalen die durch lokale Gesetze geschützt sind.

Wenn Sie aufgrund einer Behinderung für einen Teil des Bewerbungs- oder Einstellungsverfahrens angemessene Vorkehrungen benötigen können Sie Ihre Anfrage per E-Mail senden und Ihre Anfrage nach einer Unterkunft bestätigen und die Stellennummer den Titel und den Standort an angeben. Diese Option ist Personen vorbehalten die aufgrund einer Behinderung eine Unterkunft benötigen. Die erhaltenen Informationen werden von einem US-amerikanischen Catalent-Mitarbeiter verarbeitet und dann an einen lokalen Personalvermittler weitergeleitet der Unterstützung bietet um eine angemessene Berücksichtigung im Bewerbungs- oder Einstellungsverfahren sicherzustellen.

Hinweis für Vertreter von Agenturen und Personalberatungen Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) akzeptiert keine unaufgefordert eingesandten Lebensläufe von Agenturen und/oder Personalberatungen für diese Stellenausschreibung. Lebensläufe die einem Catalent-Mitarbeiter von einer Drittagentur und/oder einer Personalberatung ohne gültige schriftliche und unterzeichnete Beauftragung vorgelegt werden gehen in das alleinige Eigentum von Catalent über. Es wird keine Gebühr gezahlt wenn ein Kandidat für diese Position aufgrund einer unaufgeforderten Empfehlung einer Agentur oder einer Suchfirma eingestellt wird. Vielen Dank.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1