Manufacturing Unit Head

Novartis; Torre Annunziata; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company in Torre Annunziata is seeking a Manufacturing Unit Head. In this role, you will ensure compliance with production timelines and regulations while managing resources for operational excellence. Candidates should possess a scientific background and experience in a GMP environment, with strong people and stakeholder management skills. Fluency in Italian and English is required.

Competenze

• Extensive experience in a similar role within a GMP environment.
• Ability to interact with different departments locally and globally.

Mansioni

• Ensure pharmaceutical production meets timelines and regulations.
• Develop strategies for performance and improvement of the Process Unit.
• Manage resources for operational excellence.

Conoscenze

Scientific academic background

People management skills

Stakeholder management skills

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Formazione

Relevant degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

The Manufacturing Unit Head ensures the achievement of the Process Unit's objectives by guaranteeing continuous improvement and integration and alignment with other company functions, in compliance with legal regulations, company policies and procedures regarding HSE, GMP, protection of company assets, and the Code of Conduct.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

• Ensure the production of pharmaceutical specialties in compliance with timelines, costs, and current GMP and HSE regulations.
• Assign the objectives and priorities of the Process Unit in line with the KPIs and objectives of the Plant.
• Develop strategies and action plans to ensure the performance and continuous improvement of the Process Unit.
• Determine the resource needs (collaborators, equipment) to ensure the operational excellence of the Process Unit.
• Ensure the integration and alignment of the Process Unit with other company functions (e.g., Quality Control, Plant Engineering).
• Oversee the drafting and compliance with the budget of the Process Unit.
• Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of communication activities both within and outside the Process Unit.
• Ensure that in the relevant Department, the HSE processes reported in the "HSE Management System" and falling within the responsibilities of the role are managed and implemented in line with the objectives and policies of the Site and Group.
• Ensure optimal management of the human resources entrusted, in line with current regulations and company policies.
• Performs the role of Manufacturing SPOC (Site Point of Contact), coordinating different teams and ensuring compliance with the Guidelines, in terms of Emergency Management.

Essential requirements:

• Scientific academic background.
• Extensive experience in a similar role within a GMP environment.
• Solid proven people management skills.
• Stakeholder management skills and able to interact with different departments within the organization, locally and globally (HSE, Quality, Engineering, Finance etc).
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Division: Operations

Business Unit: Universal Hierarchy Node

Location: Italy

Site: Torre Annunziata

Company / Legal Entity: IT08 (FCRS = IT008) Novartis Farma S.p.A.

Functional Area: Technical Operations

Job Type: Full time

Employment Type: Regular

Shift Work: No

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.