(Senior) Director (f/m/d) mRNA Manufacturing
Design. Progress. Together.
CureVac Manufacturing GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of CureVac SE, is a biopharmaceutical company producing novel drugs based on the natural molecule Messenger RNA (mRNA). Our focus is on innovative cancer immunotherapies, prophylactic vaccines and molecular therapies. Currently, all RNA people are striving to achieve our main goal: To bring multiple best-in-class mRNA drugs to market.
To strengthen our team in Tübingen near Stuttgart, we are currently looking to recruit a
(Senior) Director (f/m/d) mRNA Manufacturing
Your Responsibilities:
1. Ensures clinical manufacturing and industrialization of products and production process improvements as well as product portfolio extensions within the APU (Autonomous Production Unit)
2. Disciplinary leadership of Production managers & teams for the production of mRNA active ingredients, pDNA, Master Cell banking, and formulated bulk according to GMP guidelines
3. Follows production plans and assures feasibility, making necessary corrective adjustments as needed
4. Monitoring compliance with documentation requirements according to GMP
5. Overseeing the qualification of premises and equipment as well as the validation of processes
6. Committed and accountable to deliver and push for speed/excellence in execution while not compromising on quality and safety
7. Develops long-term manufacturing strategy servicing the product portfolio
8. Achieves financial targets by preparing and presenting budget proposals including yearly cost improvements (e.g., yield) and managing the APU budget
9. Allocates appropriate resources within the budget perimeter
10. Manages the APU team by understanding the big picture of the manufacturing network, connecting the dots, and giving perspective and clarity to the team
11. Aligns resource planning with Supply Chain & Quality, Program Management, Engineering, and Technical Development departments concerning stocks, equipment, staffing, activities, etc.
12. Maintains the working environment according to GMP & EHS standards
13. Shares information transparently
14. Detects and plans training needs
15. Participates in career management initiatives
16. Serves as the official APU representative to regulators, customers (external or internal) and acts as a business leader by navigating and influencing in a matrix organization
17. Ensures established customer specifications concerning cycle time, delivery, quality, quantity, and costs are met
18. Implements preventive and corrective measures in the production process to assure that compliance & customer demands are properly met
19. Coordinates with the quality team to meet all product standards
20. Drives continuous improvements in APU processes to raise quality, functionality/productivity, and to obtain CureVac & product project objectives
Your Qualifications:
1. Completed university degree with a pharmaceutical, bioengineering or scientific background or a comparable qualification
2. Extensive production experience and experienced people leader (several years team management experience) including larger teams and shift operations
3. Positive Leadership with hands-on mentality
4. Experience in a regulated environment of a GMP manufacturing company, Leiter der Herstellung, §15 AMG
5. Knowledge of biotechnological methods such as TFF, HPLC, and transcription is advantageous
6. Operational knowledge of Lean methods (Kanban, 5S, Hoshin, Daily Performance Management) and shop floor management is desirable
7. Ability to influence heterogeneous and diverse teams in a matrix organization
8. Good MS Office skills and experience with process control systems are advantageous
9. Strategic thinking, Lean Mindset and strong communication skills
10. Fluency in English and German
We offer you a challenging and varied opportunity with an innovative and dynamic company that is expanding. With much passion and sense of responsibility, we work together on the medical revolution. We pride ourselves on maintaining an honest and trusting relationship with each other which is characterized by openness to new ideas and continuous progress. Mutual respect, reliability and personal initiative are self-evident for us.
Design your future with us – become part of the RNA people!
We look forward to receiving your application via our CareerPortal.
CureVac Manufacturing GmbH
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