Jobbeschreibung
CureVac Manufacturing GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of CureVac SE, is a biopharmaceutical company producing novel drugs based on the natural molecule Messenger RNA (mRNA). Our focus is on innovative cancer immunotherapies, prophylactic vaccines and molecular therapies. Currently, all RNA people are striving to achieve our main goal: To bring multiple best-in-class mRNA drugs to market.
To strengthen our team in Tübingen near Stuttgart, we are currently looking to recruit a
(Senior) Director (f/m/d) mRNA Manufacturing
- Ensure clinical manufacturing and industrialization of products and production process improvements as well as product portfolio extensions within the APU (Autonomous Production Unit)
- Disciplinary leadership of production managers & teams for the production of mRNA active ingredients, pDNA, Master Cell banking, and formulated bulk according to GMP guidelines
- Follow production plans and assure feasibility, making necessary corrective adjustments as needed
- Monitoring compliance with documentation requirements according to GMP
- Overseeing the qualification of premises and equipment as well as the validation of processes
- Committed to and accountable for delivering and pushing for speed/excellence in execution while not compromising on quality and safety
- Develop long-term manufacturing strategy servicing the product portfolio
- Achieve financial targets by preparing and presenting budget proposals including yearly cost improvements (e.g., yield) and managing the APU budget
- Allocate appropriate resources within the budget perimeter
- Manage the APU team by understanding the big picture of the manufacturing network, connecting the dots, and giving perspective and clarity to the team
- Align resource planning with Supply Chain & Quality, Program Management, Engineering, and Technical Development departments concerning stocks, equipment, staffing, activities, etc.
- Maintain the working environment according to GMP & EHS standards
- Share information transparently
- Detect and plan training needs
- Participate in career management initiatives
- Serve as the official APU representative to regulators, customers (external or internal) and act as a business leader by navigating and influencing in a matrix organization
- Ensure established customer specifications concerning cycle time, delivery, quality, quantity, and costs are met
- Implement preventive and corrective measures in the production process to assure that compliance & customer demands are properly met
- Coordinate with the quality team to meet all product standards
- Drive continuous improvements in APU processes to raise quality, functionality/productivity, and to obtain CureVac & product project objectives
- Completed university degree with a pharmaceutical, bioengineering or scientific background or a comparable qualification
- Extensive production experience and experienced people leader (several years of team management experience) including larger teams and shift operations
- Positive leadership with hands-on mentality
- Experience in a regulated environment of a GMP manufacturing company, certification “Leiter der Herstellung” according to §15 AMG
- Knowledge of biotechnological methods such as TFF, HPLC, and transcription is advantageous
- Operational knowledge of Lean methods (Kanban, 5S, Hoshin, Daily Performance Management) and shop floor management is desirable
- Ability to influence heterogeneous and diverse teams in a matrix organization
- Strategic thinking, Lean Mindset and strong communication skills
- Good MS Office skills and experience with process control systems are advantageous
- Fluency in English and German
We offer you a challenging and varied opportunity with an innovative and dynamic company.
With much passion and sense of responsibility, we work together on the medical revolution. We pride ourselves on maintaining an honest and trusting relationship with each other which is characterized by openness to new ideas and continuous progress. Mutual respect, reliability and personal initiative are self-evident for us.
Design your future with us – become part of the RNA people!
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