DIRECTOR MSAT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director in Process Engineering and Project Management to drive process development and project execution. The role involves oversight of engineering teams, collaboration across departments, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives, managing projects across European sites with hybrid working arrangements.

Servizi

Competitive manager-level salary

Variable bonus based on individual targets

30 days of holiday leave

Company car

Competenze

• Experience leading large teams within a matrix organization.
• Proven experience in modeling technical processes.
• Knowledge of pharma-specific requirements and GMP regulations.

Mansioni

• Support the 'Lead to contract process' with technical feasibility.
• Manage the local MSAT team of engineers and scientists.
• Lead interdisciplinary projects following global project management procedures.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Commercial Mindset

Process Orientation

Formazione

Degree in Process, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

SAP systems

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 is 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 following global project management procedures.
• Provide regular project reports.
• Manage project portfolios and align priorities within the Site Leadership Team.
• Interface with Commercial 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 within a matrix organization.
• Proven experience in modeling technical processes.
• Experience with global project management (PM) and project management offices (PMO).
• Track record in continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of applying inferential statistics to model manufacturing robustness.
• Strong background in project management and development methods.

SKILLS

• Thorough understanding of supply chain and production processes.
• Expertise in SAP systems.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Effective leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proactive team player with initiative.
• 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, and strategic, with the ability to work within teams and influence activities.
• Fluent in English.

LOCATION

Position based at Zwickau or Monheim am Rhein, with hybrid working options. Some travel may be required domestically and internationally.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

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ABOUT RECIPHARM

Recipharm is a leading CDMO with over 5,900 employees worldwide, offering manufacturing services in various dosage forms, including biologics and ATMPs. It operates facilities across Europe, India, Israel, and the US, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information, visit our website.