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Site Head & Managing Director*

 

Join our team of pioneers!

As a part of our team of more than 5,000 pioneers, you will play a key role in developing solutions for some of the most crucial scientific challenges of our age. Within less than a year, we were able to develop our COVID-19 mRNA vaccine following the highest scientific and ethical standards – writing medical history.
 
We aim to reduce the suffering of people with life-changing therapies by harnessing the potential of the immune system to develop novel therapies against cancer and infectious diseases. While doing so, we are guided by our three company values: united, innovative, passionate. Get in touch with us if you are looking to be a part of creating hope for a healthy future in many people's lives.

 

Site Head & Managing Director* 

Within this exiting role, you are responsible for the management of operations including the site and day to day manufacturing, for achieving the set targets for the site from start up to routine operations as well as running continuous improvements linked to KPI’s as indicated by global HQ, ensuring that both industry and global standards are applied along the value chain, from procurement to delivery of products and drive site transformation from commercial to clinical manufacturing.  

 

Your responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all necessary processes are set up according to GMP and local regulatory requirements
  • Provide leadership for the site transformation, driving the strategic vision for the Site in close collaboration with the Global Product Supply Leadership Team
  • Ensure operations per set schedule, budget and in accordance with GMP and local regulations
  • Lead communications and ensure alignment with global and regional teams, vendors, suppliers, local authorities, and local employee representation/works council 
  • Ensure that all aspects of technical operations within the assigned facilities functions are in compliance with BNT policies and standards in the area of regulatory compliance, Quality Assurance, GMP, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Protect
  • Lead, mentor, and develop site staff, fostering speak up culture as well as a collaborative and productive work environment 
  • Act as change champion to ensure strategic Site transformation 
  • Manage all site resource allocation, including assets efficiently, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope and budget

 

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and visionary individual, ideally with the following characteristics:

  • University degree (MSc) in Chemical Engineering, Life Science: Biology, Biotechnology or Biochemistry. Business degree or MBA desirable
  • Previous experience running a site and in depth knowledge of Quality Assurance standards, +15 years confirmed experience in leading commercial and clinical manufacturing (possibly technical development)
  • Profound experiences in biopharmaceuticals at senior management level
  • Experience in regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical and clinical research industry
  • Strong leadership and cross-cultural experience
  • Proficient in budget management and financial oversight
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills 
  • High degree of autonomy
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and operate effectively
  • Self-starter, ability to flex and change direction as business needs necessitate
  • Proficiency in German and English

 

 

We offer: 

  • A modern and employee-oriented corporate and management culture
  • Team spirit and a work environment in which you will feel comfortable
  • Exciting opportunities for further development 
  • Employment with remuneration according to the collective agreement for the chemical industry in Hesse
  • Possibility of remote working
  • Company bike
  • Subsidy for job ticket
  • Company pension plan
  • Supplementary nursing care insurance according to collective agreement
    ... and much more.

 

 

Have we kindled your pioneering spirit?

Then apply now for our Marburg location and simply send us your application documents using our online form.

If you have any further questions, our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer them on + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (monday-friday, from 12 noon to 4 pm).

 

Job-ID 8120 (please indicate for inquiries)

 

We look forward to your application!

*BioNTech does not differentiate on the basis of gender, political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Most important – it’s a match!


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