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Vibalogics GmbH is a global service provider for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. It offers its customers a complete solution for the development and production of material for the testing of advanced therapy medicinal products and vaccines. It focuses on replication-competent virus product groups such as oncolytic viruses and viral vectors, as well as replication- competent bacteria.

It is part of Recipharm, a leading CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation) in the pharmaceutical industry employing almost 9,000 employees across the world and offering manufacturing services of pharmaceuticals in various dosage forms, production of clinical trial material, APIs and pharmaceutical product development.

As a project business contract manufacturer, we work according to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). We serve customers in Europe, North America and Asia, thereby supporting the development of highly innovative drugs. Our daily work routine is extremely varied and simultaneously offers multiple development opportunities. We would now like to strengthen our team with a highly motivated colleague (m/f/d).

Responsibilities:

  • Management and expansion of the Quality department with currently approx. 30 employees and the departments Manufacturing QA, QC and QP
  • Ensuring production in cooperation with the Director Operations according to international GMP standards and thus achieving the sales and profit targets of Vibalogics
  • Expansion of a service-oriented quality assurance as a partner for internal as well as external customers
  • Implementation of the digitalization of the departments
  • Participation in the development of strategic and tactical goals for the site
  • Recruit, hire of new employees and ensure appropriate training in all assigned operational areas
  • Participate in customer acquisition as well as interface with customers and regulatory agencies during project duration
  • Interface with Commercial, Program Management, Operations, Process Sciences and Building Engineering divisions
  • Support and actively participate in all site audits and inspections
  • Lead department and site teams to resolve issues, initiate improvements, establish procedures, transfer new products or technologies, execute projects
  • Budget planning and accountability and provide meaningful forecasts to senior management, including establishing appropriate KPIs
  • Continuation of a trusting corporate culture characterized by respect and open communication

Your profile:

  • Successfully completed studies in a scientific, pharmaceutical or engineering field; PhD is highly desirable
  • At least 15 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector, at least 2 years in the service sector (CDMO)
  • 5 years of management experience
  • Several years of hands-on experience in biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, management practices, cGMP knowledge, and production and planning operations
  • Strong people management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage complex processes/projects
  • Experience in an international environment
  • Goal-oriented thinking and action even under heavy workloads
  • Proven experience in Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) using established methodologies such as LEAN and Six Sigma
  • Disciplined individual with attention to detail, able to successfully challenge the status quo from within the team
  • Excellent communication skills in German and English complete your profile

 

Our offer:

  • An extremely varied daily work routine
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A familiar working atmosphere in an international environment
  • An attractive compensation package
  • Possibility of company participation through incentive options
  • A location with maritime flair 

Contact us

Interested in joining our team? Then we look forward to receiving your application.

If you have questions upfront, please contact us at Anna.Frey.E@vibalogics.com.

Anna Frey

Senior Recruiter (external)