About this role
Your Role: Production Director/Produktionsleiter (m/w/d) As a Production Director/Produktionsleiter, you will be a part of our production team. In this role you’ll be responsible for managing the production department in our manufacturing site in Cuxhaven. Your Responsibilities: - Direct management of Process Team Leaders: Oversee and develop the Process Team Leaders and, indirectly, their respective teams in vaccine production - Member of the site management team: Collaborate closely and trustfully with site leadership and cross-functional departments, co-shaping and executing the overall production strategy - Strategic development of production processes: Initiate and implement improvement projects focused on operational excellence, digitalization, and innovation - Ensure compliance with all GMP standards and regulatory requirements across the entire area of responsibility - Responsible for capacity and resource planning, ongoing analysis and optimization of key process indicators (e.g., productivity, quality, cost) - Review and approval of batch documentation, with overall responsibility for manufacturing instructions and SOPs - Promote a high-performance, appreciative corporate culture and advance leadership capabilities of the Process Team Leaders in areas such as teamwork, feedback, and collaboration - Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, e.g., Quality , Engineering What You Need to Succeed: - University degree (MSc or equivalent) in biology, (bio-)process engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering sciences, or a comparable field - Min. 7 years of experience in a strategic leadership role, ideally with direct management of other leaders (e.g., team leads/department heads) in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector - Strong knowledge of vaccine production and regulatory requirements (GMP,) - Proven skills in stakeholder and change management, including introduction of improvement initiatives and digitalization projects - Excellent German and English language skills, both spoken and written - Outstanding leadership competencies: strategic mindset, passion for people management, empathy, assertiveness, and role model behavior - Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and a solution-oriented, structured approach What we can offer you: - An attractive compensation package, including a performance-related bonus and participation in our stock program - An interesting and varied working environment in a modern, growing, and global pharmaceutical company - Plenty of room for initiative, flexibility, and new ideas - Exciting development opportunities for your personal and professional growth - Access to corporate fitness programs - Subsidized meals - Corporate Benefits schemes and discounts - Employer-funded pension scheme for your future - Regular team events to foster collaboration and engagement - 30 vacation days per year to maintain work-life balance Ergänzende Informationen: Anforderungen an den Bewerber: Expertenkenntnisse: Abteilungs-, Bereichs-, Ressortleitung, Produktion, Fertigung, Produktionsplanung