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Due to an internal promotion, we are currently looking for a new Head of Manufacturing for our biotech site in Meyrin / Geneva. In this function, you report directly to the Site Head and are in charge of the Manufacturing Department of about 50 people. You are responsible for all activities related to Manufacturing such as Fermentation, Purification, Lyophilization, Capsules Filling, Granulation, Packaging, Weighing area, Maintenance and Production compliance. Your main missions are:

• Lead and motivate the Manufacturing team by ensuring the development of individual and collective skills, translated into objectives and goals for team members
  


• Maintain GMP standards and utilization of industrial assets
  


• Ensure operational activities execution with respect to GMP – regulatory files and SOPs in place
  


• Ensure up to date quality documentation, deviation management, Root cause analysis if applicable, CAPA Management and Inspection readiness
  


• Realize budget process for OPEX / CAPEX and take appropriate measures if needed
  


• Collaborate with other departments such a Supply Chain, Quality Management or Engineering to realize production plans and respect schedules, defined Technical Projects and Maintenance Programs
  


• Ensure strategic deployment of Manufacturing Department both on process and facilities level in accordance with Midterm plans and GMP needs
  


• Realize Health Authorities inspections, partners audits and coordinate CAPA realization
  


• Ensure that Operational Excellence standards are well established, particularly 5S, Visual Management, and waste management mindset
  


• Ensure Sponsoring / Project lead (for specific situations) for one or several key technical projects

For this role, we are looking for a reliable, assertive and business-driven person with the following profile:

• University degree in Pharmacy, Biochemisty, Chemistry or similar


• At least 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing or Maintenance Manager role within the pharmaceutical and / or Biotech industry
  


• Proven experience in a GxP environment – inspection with Health Authorities
  


• Previous experience in Line Management (more than 20 subordinates)
  


• Financial skills for OPEX and CAPEX Management
  


• Proven experience in Project Management and Operational Excellence
  


• Green or Black Belt certification is an asset
  


• Fluent in French and English both in oral and written conversation.
  

You have the ability to communicate and integrate well across organizational functions and teams. You know how to implement new ideas and to federate people around them. You have a solid expertise in production’s field and in the use of project management and OpEx tools. You are someone who takes initiative to move things really forward. You are able to motivate people towards a common goal and to create strong trust-based relationships. Furthermore, your negotiation ability and strategic thinking enable you to examine and understand issues from multiple points of view and to easily influence others.

You are currently looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and agile company, where you can make the difference and leave your footprint.

Über uns

Die Vifor Pharma Gruppe – die frühere Galenica Gruppe – ist ein globales Spezialitäten-Pharmaunternehmen, das eigene Pharmaprodukte erforscht, entwickelt, herstellt und vertreibt und ein bevorzugter Partner für innovative patientenorientierte Lösungen ist. Das Unternehmen hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, ein globaler Marktführer in den Bereichen Eisenmangel, Nephrologie und kardiorenale Therapien zu sein und weltweit Patienten mit schweren und chronischen Erkrankungen zu einem besseren Leben in Gesundheit zu verhelfen. Die Vifor Pharma Gruppe verfügt über Produktionsstätten in der Schweiz und in Portugal sowie über ein dynamisches Netzwerk von Vertriebsgesellschaften und Partnern zur weltweiten Marktabdeckung. Das Unternehmen treibt die Expansion seiner weltweiten Präsenz laufend voran, bleibt dabei aber in seinem schweizerischen Heimmarkt fest verwurzelt.

Die Vifor Pharma Gruppe besteht aus Vifor Pharma, Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma, ihrem gemeinsamen Unternehmen mit Fresenius Medical Care, Relypsa und OM Pharma.

Für mehr Informationen gehen Sie bitte auf: www.viforpharma.com/de/ueber-vifor-pharma/wer-wir-sind

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