Manufacturing Unit Head

Sandoz is leading company in production of biosimilars, committed to shaping the future for an affordable healthcare for patients. With our cutting-edge technology and unwavering dedication, we are revolutionizing the accessibility to life saving biologic medicines. Join us in our mission to make a lasting impact on patients’ lives while driving manufacturing efficiency and scientific excellence in field of biosimilars. We're looking for the Site Manufacturing Unit Head who will be responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of our large scale manufacturing operations, ensuring excellence in quality, supply reliability, cost efficiency, safety, and compliance.

This role will oversee end-to-end production processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and foster a high-performance culture that supports innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. Your Key ResponsibilitiesYour responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Define and communicate the manufacturing vision and deliver on the objectives as a key member of the site leadership team. Build, lead, develop, and inspire manufacturing teams to deliver performance aligned with the supply goals. Drive a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence across the production organization. Represent Manufacturing during site inspections and external audits, ensuring inspection readiness and compliance.

Oversee all manufacturing operations to ensure reliable supply of high-quality drug substances in compliance with GMP. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reliability, reduce costs, and optimize resource utilization. Champion the implementation of Lean principles, digitalization, and data-driven decision-making in manufacturing processes. Oversee the successful integration of new products, technologies, and process changes into the manufacturing area. What You Will Bring To The RoleEducation: MSc in Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. Industry Experience: Minimum of 10 years in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or manufacturing technology roles, with significant exposure to large-scale operations. Bioprocessing Expertise:

Deep hands-on knowledge of mammalian cell culture, protein purification, and large-scale stainless-steel bioreactor operations, from seed train to drug substance manufacturing. Operational Reliability & Cost Acumen: Experienced in Opex tools delivering high manufacturing reliability and supply performance, while optimizing costs and driving operational efficiency. Regulatory & Compliance Acumen: Strong understanding of global regulatory expectations for GMP manufacturing, process validation, tech transfer, and biosimilar submissions; ability to lead effective investigations and make sound scientific decisions. Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven ability to lead large teams and collaborate across departments in a matrixed, multinational environment. Communication & Stakeholder Management:

Clear and influential communicator, skilled at managing large teams, stakeholders, regulatory bodies and global partners. Problem Solving & Innovation: Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset; capable of driving innovation while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of the local language is a plus but not mandatory.

You’ll ReceiveEmployment at the most reputable employer for biologics manufacturing offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), Unlimited learning and development opportunities. Possible job locations: Lendava, SloveniaWe offer permanent contract with a probationary period of 6 months. You are kindly invited to submit your application in the English language, including your CV by August 10, 2025.

Why Sandoz?Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!The future is ours to shape!Commitment To Diversity & InclusionSandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. #BioRampUp #Sandoz