Head of Site Management

Wacker Chemie; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension plan

Flexible hours

30 days vacation

Job summary

Wacker Biotech Amsterdam is seeking a Head of Site Management to provide strategic direction for the Amsterdam site, overseeing production, MSAT, BPD, engineering, maintenance, validation, automation and EHS. You will drive operational excellence, ensure safety and compliance, and lead a high-performing team.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in senior leadership within regulated manufacturing, with a strong track record in transformation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences or related field.
• At least 10 years of senior leadership experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Extensive experience in GMP-regulated production environments.
• Strong track record in operational excellence, organizational transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an advantage.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing operational budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead change, develop people and build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership across the Amsterdam site.
• Lead teams across manufacturing, MSAT, BPD, Engineering, Maintenance, Validation & Automation and EHS.
• Drive productivity, efficiency and cost competitiveness while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Champion quality and regulatory excellence and lead transformation initiatives.
• Develop people and build high-performing teams and future leaders.
• Collaborate with global leadership to deliver customer commitments and growth.

Skills

Leadership

GMP experience

Operational excellence

Stakeholder mgmt

Cost management

Communication

People development

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Job Location (Short): Amsterdam, NLD, 1105 BJ

Are you looking for a new challenge? For our location Amsterdam we are looking for a Head of Site Management.

Lead. Transform. Deliver.

At Wacker Biotech Amsterdam, we are entering an exciting phase of growth, transformation and operational excellence. To support our strategic ambitions, we are seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Site Management to lead our Amsterdam site and shape its future success.

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a seasoned biotech, pharmaceutical or life sciences professional who combines strong operational expertise with visionary leadership. As Head of Site Management, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the site, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance and business performance while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

As the leader of our Amsterdam site, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership across Production, MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology), BPD (Bio Process Development), Engineering, Maintenance, Validation & Automation and EHS. You will play a key role in strengthening organizational capabilities, driving operational excellence and supporting the continued growth and transformation of the business.

Working closely with the Global Head of Operations and other senior leaders across the organization, you will ensure the successful delivery of customer commitments while building a high-performing and future-ready organization.

Key Responsibilities

As Head of Site Management, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and continued development of the Amsterdam site. You will lead teams across manufacturing, technical operations, engineering and EHS, ensuring safe, reliable and compliant operations while delivering on customer commitments and business objectives.

You will foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement and accountability, while developing organizational capabilities and future leaders. By driving productivity, efficiency and cost competitiveness, you will contribute directly to the site's long-term success and growth.

In addition, you will champion quality and regulatory excellence, lead strategic transformation initiatives and support innovation through digitalization, automation and organizational development.

About You

You are an accomplished senior leader with a proven track record in highly regulated manufacturing environments. You combine strategic vision with operational execution and have the ability to inspire teams while delivering measurable business results.

You bring:

• A Master's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences or a related field.
• At least 10 years of senior leadership experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Extensive experience in GMP-regulated production environments.
• A strong track record in operational excellence, organizational transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an advantage.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing operational budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead change, develop people and build high-performing teams.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing biotechnology manufacturing site and play a key role in its future development. You will be part of the senior leadership team, drive meaningful impact across the organization and help shape the next phase of growth and operational excellence at Wacker Biotech Amsterdam.

If you are an inspiring leader who thrives in a dynamic, highly regulated environment and is passionate about developing people, driving performance and delivering results, we would love to hear from you.

Reporting to: Global Head of Operations
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Direct Reports:Head of Production, Head of MSAT, Head of BPD, Head of Engineering (Maintenance, Validation & Automation) and Head of EHS.

What do we offer?

• Employment: A challenging and international position in a professional and informal working environment
• Compensation: Attractive salary, holiday allowance, home-office travel allowance, participation in the company's success, subsidized pension plan
• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours (where possible), 30 days of vacation

As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.

We look forward to receiving your application!