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VAVaxcyte

Vice President, Manufacturing Operations & Managing Director(m/w/x)

Visp
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Global manufacturing oversight for clinical-stage vaccine innovation, leading Vaxcyte Switzerland operations. 15+ years leadership in GMP biologics manufacturing required. Equity component, competitive compensation.

Requirements

  • MS in Science or Engineering with 20+ years experience, or PhD with 15+ years experience
  • 15+ years leadership experience in GMP manufacturing, operations, engineering, or large-scale biologics
  • Other education/experience combinations considered
  • Leading global manufacturing networks, including CMO oversight
  • Success in facility startup, scale-up, and commercialization
  • Strong microbial GMP manufacturing experience
  • Multi-valent complex vaccines experience highly desired
  • Ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams
  • Establishing strong quality, safety, and continuous improvement cultures
  • Strong financial acumen, including capital project and budget management
  • Identifying and executing strategic investments
  • Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Excellent leadership capabilities
  • Excellent communication capabilities
  • Excellent collaboration capabilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment

Tasks

  • Provide strategic direction and risk-based oversight for global manufacturing execution
  • Lead and manage the Vaxcyte Switzerland organization, including direct and matrixed reporting structures
  • Build and develop high-performing teams across Engineering & Facilities, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, MSAT, and Quality Control
  • Strategically manage CMO relationships, including participation in Joint Steering Committees (JSCs)
  • Ensure alignment on quality, timelines, and cost with CMOs
  • Oversee all CMO activities and commercial supply operations for reliable, compliant delivery
  • Lead capital projects, including design, construction, startup, validation, and licensing of manufacturing facilities
  • Drive facility performance, site master planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support scalability and long-term growth through COGs reduction
  • Establish and enhance manufacturing engineering and facilities capabilities
  • Develop and monitor KPIs and dashboards to track performance, risks, and progress
  • Provide comprehensive performance reporting on the supply network to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Process Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and other cross-functional teams
  • Coordinate resource planning internally and across CMOs, addressing gaps and risks
  • Serve as escalation point for critical production or supply issues
  • Lead cross-functional response to critical issues
  • Translate program priorities into execution plans for internal teams and CMOs
  • Represent Vaxcyte in external engagements with governmental and regional stakeholders
  • Champion operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong GxP compliance

Work Experience

  • 15 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Competitive Pay

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Equity component

Other Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits
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