Description

In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team to manage the lifecycle of materials for individualized cancer vaccines, ensuring quality and compliance while driving collaboration across various departments. Your focus will be on optimizing processes and mitigating risks to support the transition from research to commercial manufacturing.

Requirements

• •Degree in a scientific field
• •Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD) preferred
• •At least 8–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• •Minimum of 5 years specializing in materials management
• •In-depth knowledge of GMP regulations and biopharmaceutical manufacturing requirements
• •Expertise in QbD approaches with focus on material lifecycle optimization
• •Proven leadership experience in a matrix organization
• •Hands-on responsibility as a direct line manager
• •Demonstrated ability to drive effective cross-functional collaboration
• •Experience with RNA or DNA-based products preferred
• •Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• •Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• •Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• •Strong intercultural competence
• •Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• •German language skills advantageous

Tasks

• •Develop and implement strategies for raw materials lifecycle
• •Ensure quality and regulatory compliance of materials
• •Maintain robust supply chain for clinical and commercial production
• •Facilitate collaboration across key functions
• •Oversee lifecycle of materials from clinical to commercialization
• •Ensure materials meet regulatory requirements at all stages
• •Lead cross-functional project alignment beyond CMC
• •Identify and mitigate risks in material supply and quality
• •Drive continuous improvement initiatives for material sourcing

Benefits