Senior Manager Drug Substance (m/f/d)

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Exyte is a globally leading company in the design and realization of highly complex production facilities for the high-tech industry. Our clients from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and semiconductor sectors rely on our expertise in process engineering. To strengthen our leadership team, we are looking for an experienced professional with strategic thinking, technical excellence, and a passion for innovation.

Locations: Hamburg, Leverkusen, Bad Homburg, Stuttgart, Nürnberg, Ulm, München, Penzberg

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the Drug Substance 3 department within Process Engineering in the Life Sciences sector.
• Technical and disciplinary leadership of multiple group leaders and project teams.
• Strategic development of the department in close coordination with executive and divisional management.
• Ensuring technical excellence and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, GAMP).
• Resource and capacity planning across multiple projects and locations.
• Promotion of professional development and qualification of team members.
• Management and quality assurance in national and international large-scale projects.
• Establishment and maintenance of long-term client relationships and active involvement in the acquisition of new projects.
• Representation of the department in interdisciplinary committees, as well as in front of clients and external partners.

Show your expertises

• Degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, or a comparable field.
• Extensive professional experience in the design and implementation of process engineering systems, ideally in regulated environments (pharma, biotech, life sciences).
• Proven leadership experience at group or departmental level in a technical setting.
• Deep understanding of GMP-regulated processes, technical standards, and international project work.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills combined with a high level of initiative.
• Excellent communication skills, persuasiveness, and a cooperative leadership style.

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You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application! For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Rakowsky via E-Mail at

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