Head of Global Analytical & Manufacturing Science (m/f/d)

Head of Global Analytical & Manufacturing Science (m/f/d)

Country: Germany

Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 44836

Management | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What the Job Looks Like

Each day, you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Leading and managing a global organization for Analytical & Manufacturing Sciences with teams in Germany and Latin America
• Steering activities related to Drug Product Development, Analytical Development, scale‑up, industrialization, transfer to commercial manufacturing, and troubleshooting (e.g., investigation and elucidation of impurities and degradation products)
• Building and continuously improving scientific expertise and the technology portfolio through appropriate staffing, training, and adaptation of in‑house infrastructure (equipment and technologies)
• Establishing and maintaining effective interfaces and cooperation with relevant functions such as QA, Project Management, Manufacturing Sites, R&D, Business Development, and IT to ensure and continuously improve efficiency, operational excellence, and effectiveness
• Managing multi‑project and resource planning, including budgeting and budget tracking
• Assuming responsibility for continuous people development through personal development plans, coaching, team building, and development initiatives

What You’ll Bring to the Table

To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• A university degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent field; PhD preferred
• Profound experience (5+ years) in relevant functions such as Manufacturing Science & Technology, Formulation and/or Analytical Development, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Proven in‑depth knowledge and background in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, with a strong track record in product and process improvements
• Significant experience in leading global and complex organizations
• An enthusiastic leadership style with strong influencing and communication skills to interact effectively across functional, geographic, and cultural boundaries
• A dynamic personality with high levels of agility, creativity, enthusiasm, and commitment
• Fluency in Business English; German and Spanish language skills are a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Location: Aachen, Germany or Santiago, Chile

Martin Lück, the Hiring Manager

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science‑based, privately‑owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state‑of‑the‑art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.

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