Head of Digital Transformation CDMO Pharma (f/m/d)

Aenova Group; Starnberg; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aenova Group in Starnberg seeks a Head of Digital Transformation to define and execute strategies across data and AI technologies. You will partner with C-level executives to build scalable digital capabilities and lead cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership in digital transformation within global firms, strong Big Data expertise, and excellent stakeholder management skills. If you thrive in a competitive environment and enjoy hands-on challenges, we would love to hear from you.

For inquiries, contact Melanie Rümmele at [phone].

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership experience in digital transformation within global technology companies or consulting firms.
• Strong background in Big Data ecosystems with practical implementation.
• Hands-on experience with data warehousing solutions and modern cloud platforms.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute digital transformation strategy across the organization.
• Drive initiatives in Big Data, AI/ML, and process digitization.
• Partner with C-level leaders to align digital initiatives with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement technology solutions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in digital transformation

Big Data ecosystems

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Tools

Azure

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Digital Transformation CDMO Pharma (f/m/d)

for the site Starnberg (Percha), Germany

Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Our site in Starnberg is the headquarters of the Aenova Group.

Your key responsibilities

As Head of Digital Transformation (f/m/d), you will define and execute a holistic digital strategy spanning data, AI, platforms, and operating models, working closely with the executive leadership team to modernize the technology landscape and build scalable digital capabilities across the organization. Reporting to the CEO, this role is designed for leaders from top-tier tech companies or leading consulting firms who excel at the intersection of strategy and execution.

Success is measured by tangible business impact, including revenue growth from digital initiatives, cost efficiencies through automation, and improved customer experience and time-to-market, as well as the effective adoption of cloud, data, and AI technologies and progress in organizational agility and global standardization.

In greater detail:

• Define and lead the company’s end‑to‑end digital transformation strategy
• Own and drive large‑scale initiatives across Big Data, AI/ML such as data platform modernization, AI adoption and process digitization
• Build and scale modern data architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, and real‑time pipelines
• Identify opportunities to improve and digitize our processes
• Translate business needs into technology solutions that create measurable impact
• Partner with C‑level stakeholders to align digital initiatives with business goals
• Lead cross‑functional teams spanning engineering, development, operations, quality etc.
• Introduce best‑in‑class, agile, product and platform operating models
• Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into the organization where relevant
• Manage external partners, including consulting firms and technology vendors

Your profile

• Proven leadership experience in digital transformation, ideally within global technology companies or top‑tier consulting firms with exposure to enterprise transformation projects
• Strong background in Big Data ecosystems (e.g., distributed processing, data engineering, analytics platforms)
• Deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, including practical implementation at scale
• Hands‑on experience with data warehousing solutions and modern cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP)
• Track record of delivering complex, cross‑functional transformation and change programs (with remarkable impact on revenue growth, cost efficiency, time to market, improved NPS, data quality etc.)
• Experienced in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments, with a proven track record of operating across multiple sites and driving initiatives with global reach
• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Solid understanding of data governance, security and regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

Your motivation

Are you looking for new challenges in a highly competitive environment? And you want to tackle them creatively and on your own responsibility? Do you prefer a "get‑it‑done" culture and think in terms of solutions rather than problems? What are you waiting for? We would be happy to explain our corporate benefits in a personal conversation!

If you have any questions, I - Melanie Rümmele / Human Resources - will be happy to help you: [phone]