Vice President Quality Control Excellence (f/m/d)

Vice President Quality Control Excellence (f/m/d), Starnberg

Client: Aenova Holding GmbH

Location: Starnberg (Percha), Germany

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2c81d5abefd8

Job Views: 1

Posted: 30.04.2025

Expiry Date: 14.06.2025

Job Description

Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients and do something meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing is what we stand for at Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry, with 4,000 employees across 15 sites. Our site in Starnberg is the headquarters of the Aenova Group.

Your key responsibilities

1. Lead global projects to improve QC labs' competency and efficiency, including organization, operational excellence, harmonization of LIMS, and support for New Product Introduction in QC activities.
2. Develop, implement, and drive a comprehensive Quality Control oversight strategy aligned with Corporate Quality and manufacturing site objectives, focusing on compliance, efficiency, global standardization of analytical processes, data integrity, and equipment standards.
3. Maintain and drive QC topics across all manufacturing sites, ensuring consistent and harmonized standards across 15 Quality Control Units.
4. Define performance metrics and KPIs for manufacturing QC labs in collaboration with Corporate Quality.
5. Lead the deployment of the future Aenova LIMS project across QC labs, including planning, budgeting, and resource management.
6. Provide input on capital investment plans for QC, including equipment, technology, and IT applications.
7. Support QC teams during inspections, audits, and customer inquiries by providing technical expertise.
8. Oversee projects aimed at improving the cost of quality.

Your profile

1. At least 15 years of professional experience in the Quality Control Unit within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sectors, in a senior role.
2. Advanced degree (e.g., PhD) in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or related sciences.
3. Proven experience in Operational Excellence / Lean Six Sigma, preferably Black Belt certified.
4. Deep knowledge of drug regulations, GxP standards, and processes.
5. Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and negotiation capabilities.
6. Strong team player with excellent communication skills, comfortable working in a matrix organization.
7. Cross-cultural experience and collaboration skills.
8. Fluent in English; proficiency in German or Italian is a plus.

Your motivation

Are you seeking new challenges in a competitive environment? Do you prefer a solution-oriented, "get-it-done" culture? If so, we would be happy to discuss our corporate benefits with you! For questions, contact Melanie Rümmele from Human Resources.