Head of Manufacturing Science and Technology - Project Delivery

Head of MSAT - Project Delivery

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The Position

As Manufacturing Science and Technology in NPC Operations, we bridge the gap between development and manufacturing. With around 200 colleagues across Mannheim, Indianapolis, and Rotkreuz, we lead technology strategy, product design industrialization, and collaboration with external partners throughout the product lifecycle. As a project-based organization, we enable scalable product designs ready for mass production, ensure robust processes and equipment for excellent yields, and ensure scalable QC processes. Partnering with external networks, we secure competitive manufacturing costs and reliable production. We are committed to building a global, diverse, and inclusive team, bringing together various perspectives and skills to foster innovation and create a great place to work for all.

Your Opportunity

As the Head of MSAT - Project Delivery, you will own the end-to-end responsibility for the smooth and efficient project delivery within NPC Operations. In close collaboration with the Portfolio Management & Supply functions, this position ensures the strategic prioritization of projects and cooperates closely with Investment Program Management. You ensure excellent project management capabilities and provide the lead project managers and user team leads for cross-functional projects, such as technology transfers or product care projects. You will drive an end-to-end ownership mindset, ensuring projects are considered complete only when their intended business outcomes are fully realized. A central responsibility is the establishment of a Project Management Office (PMO). This PMO creates transparency regarding portfolio KPIs and resource availability and provides a crucial foundation for project prioritization. This is a role in a very dynamic environment, offering a unique chance to shape our evolving organization.

Your Core Responsibilities Will Include :

As a leader of leaders and individual contributors, you will guide and develop a high-performing team of approximately 12 - 18 highly qualified project managers and specialists across our Mannheim, Indianapolis, and Rotkreuz sites. You will cultivate a unified, cross-site culture of collaboration, actively leveraging synergies between the locations to drive global innovation and efficiency.

You will assume end-to-end accountability for the smooth and efficient project delivery within NPC Operations, ensuring the adherence to project goals, such as budget, timeline, and outcome.

Establishment of a Project Management Office (PMO) that creates transparency regarding portfolio KPIs and resource availability to ensure effective prioritization and planning of all project resources in NPC Operations.

As a key member of the NPC Manufacturing Science and Technology Leadership Team, you will align your unit's activities with our operational expectations and strategic ambitions, reporting directly to the Head of Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT). You will also work in close partnership with other functions across Operations, R&D, and Site Management.

You will create a work environment and team culture where exceptional results are fostered and enabled. You will actively drive change initiatives, empowering everyone in your unit to understand, embrace, and champion the transformation.

Who You Are

You hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a technical, business, or scientific discipline. You bring at least 10 years of professional experience, ideally in project management in the pharmaceutical / diagnostics industry. Additionally, you have at least 5 years of experience in building and managing external manufacturing partnerships.

You have at least 5 years of experience in managing a cross-site project management organization. You have a clear track record of elevating teams to the next level of performance.

You combine your excellent contract management expertise with a passion for delivering projects. Your quick learning ability, outstanding analytical skills, and structured thinking are hallmarks of your approach. With a keen eye for detail, you excel at challenging and redesigning processes, removing obstacles, and driving efficiency.

You are business-fluent in English and possess excellent communication skills. As a natural team player, you effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and have a talent for communicating complex topics in a clear and understandable manner.

Location

Mannheim or Indianapolis - Please be aware that the position requires a commitment to spend 30% on business trips.

Your Application

Please provide the following documents :

Up-to-date CV

Your official (education) certificates / proof of qualifications

Further documents are currently not mandatory. Please note that additional documents cannot be added after the application is submitted.