Head of Production

Aspire Life Sciences Search; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established pharmaceutical company in Berlin is seeking a Head of Production / Site Manager to lead its operations. This senior leadership role encompasses overseeing production, quality control, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pharmaceutical environments and be fluent in German and English, shaping a culture of excellence and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Leistungen

Performance-based annual bonus

50% childcare cost coverage for pre-school children

30 days annual leave

30€ monthly tax-free benefit (Spenditcard)

Access to corporate benefits

Support with e-bike leasing

Free on-site parking and good public transport connections

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical production environment.
• Fluent in both written and spoken German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic planning and site operations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

GMP understanding

Quality Control

Continuous Improvement

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Completed academic studies in pharmacy, chemistry, or related disciplines

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is an established pharmaceutical company with an international presence across multiple European sites. Their mission is to reliably deliver state-of-the-art treatments to patients through a sustainable and expanding service model. They are currently expanding their team in Berlin and are hiring a Head of Production / Site Manager to take a key leadership role in shaping the future of the site.

The role

In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of a pharmaceutical production site in Berlin. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, you will oversee cross-functional site functions including production, quality control, and quality assurance, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across all operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and long-term development of the Berlin site with senior leadership.
• Oversee daily site operations including pharmaceutical production and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and all relevant regulatory requirements through robust process oversight.
• Manage and support departmental leads across Production, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, standardisation, and quality.
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities, ensuring operational continuity.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on production planning and forecasting.
• Support enhancements to the quality system, ensuring alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Recruit and lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Manage all site-related permits and documentation to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

Required experience and qualifications

• Completed academic studies in a technical or scientific field such as pharmacy, chemistry, or related disciplines.
• Several years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical production environment, with proven team leadership (min. 5 employees).
• Strong understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Solid experience in production and quality control of pharmaceutical products.
• Fluent in both written and spoken German and English.
• Performance-based annual bonus
• 50% childcare cost coverage for pre-school children
• 30 days annual leave
• 30€ monthly tax-free benefit (Spenditcard)
• Access to corporate benefits
• Support with e-bike leasing
• Free on-site parking and good public transport connections

Your consultant

As a Recruitment Consultant at Aspire Life Sciences, Taylor Lyons specialises in Quality and Regulatory Affairs recruitment across the MedTech and pharmaceutical sectors in Europe. Taylor works closely with high-growth companies to identify and engage experienced professionals who can drive compliance, innovation, and operational excellence. With a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and industry demands, Taylor focuses on building long-term partnerships that deliver real impact.