Head of GMP Operations

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ingelheim am Rhein; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a dynamic Head of GMP Operations to lead the manufacturing of Investigational Veterinary Products. This role entails spearheading innovation in GMP processes, optimizing operations, and enhancing team performance in a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive industry experience and educational qualifications to drive excellence and ensure compliance with EU GMP guidelines.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or equivalent qualification in relevant scientific fields.
• Several years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with GMP focus.
• Experience in leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Lead GMP manufacturing and pilot plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster innovation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

GMP manufacturing

Process development

Team building

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

PhD in Life or Chemical Sciences, Pharmacy or Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to take a leadership role and drive innovation at the forefront of pharmaceutical development? As Head of GMP Operations, you will be responsible for driving excellence in GMP manufacturing and packaging of Investigational Veterinary Products within a dynamic development framework. In this role, you will spearhead the implementation of new technologies at pilot scale, shaping the future of drug development. Your leadership will have a direct impact on functional excellence and the creation of pharmaceutical products valued between €20 million and €500+ million. This will advance groundbreaking therapies for patients worldwide.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Your responsibilities will include leading pilot plant activities to ensure the manufacturing of GMP materials for clinical supply, submission purposes and process development for pharmaceutical NCE drug products (DP) in Animal Health.
• It is your responsibility to ensure operational efficiency by maintaining compliant documentation, identifying any process deviations, and troubleshooting to keep projects on schedule.
• As Head of Manufacturing, it is your responsibility to fulfil the role in compliance with Annex 16 of the EU GMP Guide for the Ingelheim site.
• This position presents an opportunity to foster innovation by introducing state-of-the-art technologies in GMP manufacturing and continuously improving processes to ensure a competitive advantage within the industry.
• You will have the opportunity to motivate and develop your team by providing leadership, supervision and training, thereby ensuring that the department achieves functional excellence.
• Managing pilot plant operations will also be part of your remit, where you will ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and EHS standards while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent qualification) in Life or Chemical Sciences, Pharmacy or Technology
• Several years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a particular focus on manufacturing and GMP
• Several years of professional experience in leadership and management, with a focus on the supervision of direct reports.
• Proven experience of working in a cross-functional setting, involving frequent interaction with both internal and external partners
• Demonstrated capability in building high performing teams
• The ability to establish successful new processes and technologies
• Fluency in German and English is mandatory

Ready to contact us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel : [phone] or via mail : [emailprotected]

Recruitment process :

Step 1 : Online application - The job posting is presumably online until June 19th, 2025

Step 2 : Virtual meeting in the period from KW 24 - 27