Head of Production 100% (m/w/d)

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Head of Production 100% (m/w/d)

Liesberg, Switzerland

Established in 1836, Acino is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Zurich, with a clear focus on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, the CIS Region and Latin America. With over 3,000 people across 90 countries, we deliver quality pharmaceuticals to promote affordable healthcare in these emerging markets and leverage our high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

We are constantly expanding our market position with a future-oriented international business strategy. Therefore, we are looking for a dedicated and motivated person to strengthen our team in Liesberg as

The Position

The Role

As Head Production (Bulk Production & Packaging), the jobholder is responsible for the smooth running of all processes in bulk & packaging production, taking into account optimal time and cost factors.

Your Opportunities

• Disciplinary and organizational leadership of bulk production AL & packaging Aesch
• Responsibility for timely, punctual, quality and quantity-compliant production
• Compliance with the relevant legal regulations
• Contact person for internal departments as well as for internal and external authorities
• Customer inspections
• Determining and initiating the measures necessary for the fulfilment of these tasks measures
• Process responsibility: outputs, quality, deadlines
• Responsibility for plant availability
• Responsibility for compliance with general GxP requirements as well as other other official requirements for the manufacture of medicinal products
• Representation of the department at audits by authorities, customers and internal audits
• Representation of the department in technical and other projects
• Clarification of the causes and initiation of suitable measures in the event of complaints and process deviations
• Responsibility for the technical training of employees
• Responsibility for meeting cost targets
• Responsibility for EHS (Environment, Health, Safety) regulations and targets
• Constructive cooperation with internal and external customers
• Compliance with ACINO’s internal guidelines and standard operating procedures to ensure patient safety, including compulsory participation in pharmacovigilance
• Participation in pharmacovigilance trainings
• Incoming complaints regarding product quality, adverse reported and requests for medical information must be directed to the person in charge of quality assurance/pharmacovigilance/medical affairs.

Who You Are

• Scientific or similar education (Dipl., MSc, …)
• >10 years of cGMP experience
• Well-founded basic business knowledge
• > 10 years of experience in personnel management (N-1, N-2 or N-3)
• >10 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, quality and project management
• Excellent Knowledge of German and English
• Outstanding communication skills and extreme ability to work in a team
• Excellent strategic skills in building and leading local and global organizations

We Are Acino

At Acino, we push the boundaries to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products that improve patients’ lives. Driven by our collective purpose to provide access to medicines to those in need, our strength lies in our unique expertise and presence in emerging and high-growth markets. We are proud to be challenging the status quo in the pharmaceutical industry, always looking ahead to the future with an open mind. Join Acino, a dynamic and rapidly growing environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Acino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a very attractive working environment within a highly motivated team with excellent working conditions. You can expect the following benefits:

• A job in a crisis-proof pharmaceutical company
• An international working environment in a constantly growing company
• A quality and customer-oriented environment
• A motivated, agile and service-oriented team
• Interesting and highly diversified tasks that provide a broad basis for your future career in the pharmaceutical industry
• Attractive salary and pension fund
• Flexible working hours (possibility of home office)

This is the opportunity to join a very dynamic organisation, where decisions are taken fast and where you can actively participate in shaping our future. If this sounds exciting, we would love to hear more about you!

How To Apply

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