Managing Director, Site Lead (m/f/d)
Managing Director, Site Lead (m/f/d)
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Job Description
Job Description
As Managing Director (m/f/d) of our Friesoythe manufacturing site you will hold full responsibility for operations compliance leadership and strategic development at a site of approx. 300 employees which delivers product worldwide and is FDA and EU GMP approved.
Youll lead a cross-functional leadership team ensure stable global supply and steer the site with clear direction calm presence and senior leadership strength navigating complexity while keeping teams aligned and operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of site operations compliance (GMP EHS legal) performance and strategy for our manufacturing site in Friesoythe.
- Set and drive the long-term vision and strategic roadmap for the site in alignment with the companys global manufacturing and business goals.
- Empower develop and steer the site leadership team ensuring engagement capability building and succession planning.
- Prepare and support key product launches from a supply and operational readiness perspective.
- Act as the Managing Director of Vet Pharma Friesoythe GmbH taking legal responsibility for all local business activities and contract sign-offs.
- Ensure effective collaboration with global and local functions including Supply Chain Engineering Quality Finance and Commercial to secure uninterrupted supply.
- Communicate clearly and credibly with employees and stakeholders keeping the organization stable and motivated.
- Represent our business locally and maintain a strong respectful relationship with the surrounding community and authorities.
Your Profile
- University degree in a relevant scientific engineering or technical field (e.g. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Process Engineering Food Technology).
- 10 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. pharmaceuticals food or chemicals) ideally with FDA experience.
- 5 years in senior leadership roles ideally with full site responsibility.
- Strong operational understanding and ability to translate strategy into execution across functions.
- Excellent leadership presence calm structured and inspiring even in uncertain times.
- Sound understanding of GMP and regulatory frameworks Lean Manufacturing/MPS and financial acumen.
- Ability to lead through change and navigate teams through transformation and ambiguity with clarity and empathy.
- Candidates with fluency in German will be strongly preferred.
You lead with clarity presence and sound judgment especially when the environment is complex or in transition. You bring a strong operational foundation and know how to turn strategic goals into tangible outcomes. Your decisions are grounded your communication is clear and your teams trust you because you combine consistency with foresight. Youre quick to grasp whats needed and unafraid to take responsibility even when the path ahead is uncertain. What defines you is your ability to provide direction build alignment and keep teams moving even when the pressure is high.
Ready to lead whats next
If youre looking for a leadership role where operational excellence meets strategic relevance and where your decisions truly matter we look forward to hearing from you.
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Job Posting End Date:
07/18/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
