DIRECTOR MSAT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Recipharm - Wasserburger Arzneimittelwerk GmbH; Caserta; Ibrido; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading CDMO is seeking a Director of Process Engineering at their Zwickau site. This role involves managing process development and overseeing a team of engineers, with responsibilities including project management and technical oversight. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and experience in leading teams in a pharmaceutical context.

Servizi

Competitive manager-level salary

Variable bonus based on individual targets

30 days of holiday

Company car

Competenze

• Experience in leading large teams in a matrix organization.
• Proven record in continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of applying inferential statistics in manufacturing.

Mansioni

• Oversee process development and installation of new equipment.
• Manage local MSAT team and lead interdisciplinary projects.
• Interface with commercial functions for project management.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Proactive team player

Supply chain knowledge

Pharma compliance knowledge

Process-oriented

Formazione

Degree in Process / Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

SAP

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Director Process Engineering (Manufacturing Science & Technology) & Project Management at Aesica Pharmaceuticals GmbH (Recipharm) in Zwickau

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Global Head of MSAT and PM, the Director of MSAT and PM will be responsible for process development, installation, and validation of new equipment at Recipharm’s sites in Monheim and Zwickau.

This role will be part of the Site Leadership Team.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the "Lead to contract" process with technical feasibility according to global procedures.
• Assist with technological problem-solving and deviation investigations in commercial production, related to analytical testing methods or process execution.
• Collaborate with Global MSAT and PM, Quality, and Commercial functions.
• Manage the local MSAT team of engineers and scientists.
• Lead all interdisciplinary projects on both sites in accordance with global project management procedures.
• Provide regular project reports.
• Manage project portfolios and align priorities within the Site Leadership Team.
• Interface with the Commercial function for offer writing and TT / PD funnel S&OP and resource planning.
• Manage local Project Management teams at both Monheim and Zwickau sites.

EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Process / Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a comparable qualification.
• Experience leading large teams in a matrix organization.
• Proven experience in modeling technical processes.
• Experience with global PM and PMO.
• Track record in continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of applying inferential statistics to model manufacturing robustness.
• Background in project management and development methods.

SKILLS

• Understanding of supply chain and production processes.
• Expertise in SAP system.
• Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Windows and Office).
• Effective leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proactive team player.
• Well-organized and structured.
• Commercial mindset.
• Knowledge of pharma-specific requirements, GMP regulations, and compliance.
• Innovative, process-oriented, and technically interested.
• Analytical, structured, self-motivated, with strategic and detail-oriented approach to solving operational challenges.
• Fluent in English.

LOCATION

The role is based at the Zwickau site or possibly at Monheim am Rhein, with hybrid work options. Some travel may be required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive manager-level salary.
• Variable bonus based on individual targets.
• 30 days of holiday.
• Company car.

Our core values—Respect, Reliability, Collaboration, and Excellence—guide our work and interactions. We value diversity, integrity, operational excellence, teamwork, and high standards. Join us to contribute to a community committed to mutual success and high-quality outcomes.

ABOUT RECIPHARM

Recipharm is a leading CDMO with over 5,900 employees worldwide, offering manufacturing services across various dosage forms, including biologics and ATMPs. With facilities across France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the US, and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Recipharm serves a diverse customer base from big pharma to R&D startups.

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