Head of Manufacturing Sciences (m/w/d)
Core
Lead the Manufacturing Sciences team and drive strategic initiatives for the Oranienburg production site, focusing on solid dosage forms and GMP compliance.
Role type
Senior leadership manufacturing scientist (Head of Manufacturing Sciences)
Builds
Commercial production of solid dosage forms (capsules and tablets) and clinical pilot production
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing (solid dosage forms)
Required skills
Leadership of diverse teams, project management, technology transfer, process validation, statistical methods (DoE, SPC), GMP regulations (EU/FDA), root cause analysis
Preferred skills
PhD, experience in matrix organizations, regulatory strategy development, PAT initiatives, digitalization and automation
Technologies
GMP Small Scale Plant, PAT (Process Analytical Technology), DoE, SPC
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Manufacturing Sciences team, ensure GMP compliance, lead complex development projects and technology transfers, represent the site in global project teams, support operational excellence and digitalization initiatives, lead troubleshooting during manufacturing and cleaning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership