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As a part of our team of more than 5,000 pioneers, you will play a key role in developing solutions for some of the most crucial scientific challenges of our age. Within less than a year, we were able to develop our COVID-19 mRNA vaccine following the highest scientific and ethical standards - writing medical history.
We aim to reduce the suffering of people with life-changing therapies by harnessing the potential of the immune system to develop novel therapies against cancer and infectious diseases. While doing so, we are guided by our three company values: united, innovative, passionate. Get in touch with us if you are looking to be a part of creating hope for a healthy future in many people's lives.
Site Head & Managing Director*
Within this exiting role, you are responsible for the management of operations including the site and day to day manufacturing, for achieving the set targets for the site from start up to routine operations as well as running continuous improvements linked to KPI’s as indicated by global HQ, ensuring that both industry and global standards are applied along the value chain, from procurement to delivery of products and drive site transformation from commercial to clinical manufacturing.
Ensure that all necessary processes are set up according to GMP and local regulatory requirements
Provide leadership for the site transformation, driving the strategic vision for the Site in close collaboration with the Global Product Supply Leadership Team
Ensure operations per set schedule, budget and in accordance with GMP and local regulations
Lead communications and ensure alignment with global and regional teams, vendors, suppliers, local authorities, and local employee representation/works council
Ensure that all aspects of technical operations within the assigned facilities functions are in compliance with BNT policies and standards in the area of regulatory compliance, Quality Assurance, GMP, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Protect
Lead, mentor, and develop site staff, fostering speak up culture as well as a collaborative and productive work environment
Act as change champion to ensure strategic Site transformation
Manage all site resource allocation, including assets efficiently, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope and budget
University degree (MSc) in Chemical Engineering, Life Science: Biology, Biotechnology or Biochemistry. Business degree or MBA desirable
Previous experience running a site and in depth knowledge of Quality Assurance standards, +15 years confirmed experience in leading commercial and clinical manufacturing (possibly technical development)
Profound experiences in biopharmaceuticals at senior management level
Experience in regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical and clinical research industry
Strong leadership and cross-cultural experience
Proficient in budget management and financial oversight
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
High degree of autonomy
Ability to manage ambiguity and operate effectively
Self-starter, ability to flex and change direction as business needs necessitate
Proficiency in German and English
A modern and employee-oriented corporate and management culture
Team spirit and a work environment in which you will feel comfortable
Exciting opportunities for further development
Employment with remuneration according to the collective agreement for the chemical industry in Hesse
Possibility of remote working
Company bike
Subsidy for job ticket
Company pension plan
Supplementary nursing care insurance according to collective agreement
... and much more.