Head of Operations | Pharmacist (m/w/d)

BioNTech SE

Marburg, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Jul 9, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

As the Head of Operations in Marburg, you will spearhead the development of the site into a center of excellence for late-stage mRNA manufacturing. This pivotal role involves leading and developing teams across multiple mRNA technologies, ensuring production targets are met in terms of quality, cost, and timelines, and driving continuous process optimization. You will be responsible for strategic leadership, fostering a culture of operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and GMP requirements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in operational management and production processes, coupled with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Fluency in both German and English is essential for effective cross-functional collaboration and external stakeholder engagement.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in natural sciences, pharmacy, engineering, process engineering, biotechnology, or comparable field

Experience

  • At least 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Profound expertise in operational management, production processes, and technology
  • Experience in mRNA manufacturing (preferred)
  • Extensive experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment
  • Experience in deploying creative methods for process optimization

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified