Senior Director Operations Business Unit Parenterals

Schaffhausen , Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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Category: IT & Internet & Media

Requirements: English
Company: WhatJobs
Region: Schaffhausen , Schaffhausen

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Job Description:

Innovative Medicine Manufacturing & Technical Operations

Senior Director Operations Business Unit Parenterals

(Member of the Schaffhausen Site Leadership Team and Board of Directors)

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at

We are searching for the best talent for the role of Senior Director Operations Business Unit Parenterals based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

Purpose:

The Senior Director Operations Business Unit Parenterals is a key member of the site leadership team and board of directors, responsible for aligning with company and division goals, ensuring GMP, EHS, and SOX compliance, and delivering quality products efficiently. This role involves business planning, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, compliance, safety, risk management, and project execution, with a focus on talent development, strategic alignment, and fostering a strong company culture.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading the Business Unit Parenteral Filling to meet global and local objectives, focusing on business and talent development.
2. Ensuring reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply of products.
3. Overseeing NPI and transfer activities for products and technology.
4. Managing critical investments and capability projects within budget and schedule.
5. Organizing and leading departments for safe, flawless execution and collaboration.
6. Maintaining GMP, EHS, and SOX compliance across functions.
7. Developing and monitoring departmental goals aligned with site and platform objectives.
8. Managing business planning, budgeting, and cost control.
9. Supervising new product introductions and process standardization.
10. Driving organizational and talent development, including attracting diverse talent, succession planning, and fostering an inclusive environment.
11. Participating as an active member of the Site Leadership team and acting as deputy to the Site GM as needed.
12. Collaborating with peer departments and representing the BU externally.

Required Technical Competencies & Knowledge:

• Experience in pharma operations, especially in parenterals.
• Knowledge of technology transfer, process optimization, and GMP manufacturing.
• Familiarity with lean operations and process excellence methodologies.
• Degree in Economics, Science, Engineering, or related fields (MBA, MSc, PhD preferred).
• At least 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environments.
• People management experience, particularly leading leaders and resource management.
• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

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