Upstream Process Director (d/f/m) / Vodja proizvodne enote (USP) (d/ž/m)
Lek, a Sandoz companySlovenia8 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyManagement, Manufacturing
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Job Description
As an Upstream Process Director (for upstream production process of biological drug substances) you will be responsible for the leadership, development and management of production processes in order to fulfill the production plans and to provide competitiveness, in accordance with the law, internal regulations, good practices and business objectives.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz and Lek!
Your Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Employment at the most reputable employer in Slovenia offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
Possible job locations: Lendava, Slovenia (relocation is possible).
We offer permanent contract with 6-month of probation period. You are kindly invited to submit your application in English language, including CV, by October 3rd, 2025.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
The future is ours to shape!
Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.
#BIORampUp #Sandoz
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Kot Vodja proizvodne enote – upstream procesa proizvodnje bioloških učinkovin boste odgovorni za vodenje, razvijanje in upravljanje proizvodnih procesov za realizacijo planov proizvodnje ter zagotavljanje konkurenčnosti, skladno z zakonodajo, internimi predpisi, dobrimi praksami in poslovnimi cilji.
Pridružite se nam pri soustvarjanju "novega" Sandoza in Leka!
Vaše Ključne Odgovornosti
Zaposlitev pri najuglednejšem delodajalcu v Sloveniji vam prinaša konkurenčen plačni paket, letni bonus, fleksibilen način dela z možnostjo prilagajanja urnika in delom od doma, pokojninsko shemo, shemo nagrajevanja in priznanja dosežkov, razširjeni program promocije zdravja na področju telesnega, duševnega in družbenega počutja (Polni življenja) ter dogodke, neomejene priložnosti za učenje in razvoj.
Možne lokacije dela: Lendava, Slovenija
Z izbranim kandidatom bomo sklenili delovno razmerje nedoločen čas s poskusno dobo 6 mesecev.
Prijave z življenjepisom v angleškem jeziku lahko oddate najkasneje do 3. oktobra 2025 preko spletne povezave.
Zakaj Sandoz in Lek?
Generična in podobna biološka zdravila so hrbtenica svetovne industrije zdravil. Sandoz se je kot vodilni v tem sektorju lani dotaknil življenj skoraj 500 milijonov bolnikov. Na ta dosežek smo ponosni, a si želimo še več!
Z naložbami v nove razvojne zmogljivosti, najsodobnejše proizvodne lokacije, nove pridobitve in partnerstva imamo priložnost oblikovati prihodnost Sandoza in Leka ter še večjemu številu bolnikov omogočiti trajnostni dostop do cenovno ugodnih in visokokakovostnih zdravil.
Naša zagon in podjetniški duh temeljita na odprti kulturi sodelovanja, katere srce so naši talentirani in ambiciozni sodelavci in sodelavke. V okolju, kjer je raznolikost dobrodošla in kjer se spodbuja osebna rast, imajo v zameno za uporabo svojih znanj, možnost v celoti izkusiti delo v agilnem in povezovalnem okolju in z možnostjo fleksibilnega in hibridnega dela razvijati svojo kariero.
Prihodnost je v naših rokah!
Predani Smo Raznolikosti In Vključenosti
Sandoz se zavzema za raznolikost, enake možnosti in vključenost. Prizadevamo si za oblikovanje raznolikih timov, saj ti predstavljajo naše bolnike in skupnosti, ki jih oskrbujemo.
#BIORampUp #Sandoz
As an Upstream Process Director (for upstream production process of biological drug substances) you will be responsible for the leadership, development and management of production processes in order to fulfill the production plans and to provide competitiveness, in accordance with the law, internal regulations, good practices and business objectives.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz and Lek!
Your Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Responsibility for overseeing Biologics (Biosimilars) upstream production processes to ensure compliance with GMP, HSE and regulatory standards.
- Manage manufacturing staff to ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and hygiene protocols.
- Implementation process optimization strategies in manufacturing to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure consistent product quality.
- Monitor and control inventory of raw materials and finished drug substances to ensure uninterrupted production and optimal stock levels in line with pharma industry standards.
- Analyze production metrics and QC data in the pharma context to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and identify improvement areas.
- Ensure compliance with pharma regulatory requirements.
- Develop and oversee the budget for pharma manufacturing operations to ensure financial efficiency and resource allocation.
- Integrate digital and smart manufacturing tech in pharma processes to leverage data analytics for predictive maintenance, real-time QC and enhance traceability.
- Promote sustainability in pharma manufacturing to advance the adoption of green chemistry, reduce waste and energy consumption, and support the development of sustainable drug products.
- Hire, onboard, develop and engagement of production team members.
- Translates organizational requirements into training plans.
- University degree in chemistry, pharmacy, economics or other equivalent degree.
- Fluent in English. Knowledge of the local (Slovenian) language is desirable.
- Minimum 5 years of working experience (preferably in biologics production processes) and people management skills.
Employment at the most reputable employer in Slovenia offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
Possible job locations: Lendava, Slovenia (relocation is possible).
We offer permanent contract with 6-month of probation period. You are kindly invited to submit your application in English language, including CV, by October 3rd, 2025.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
The future is ours to shape!
Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.
#BIORampUp #Sandoz
______________________________________________________________________________
Kot Vodja proizvodne enote – upstream procesa proizvodnje bioloških učinkovin boste odgovorni za vodenje, razvijanje in upravljanje proizvodnih procesov za realizacijo planov proizvodnje ter zagotavljanje konkurenčnosti, skladno z zakonodajo, internimi predpisi, dobrimi praksami in poslovnimi cilji.
Pridružite se nam pri soustvarjanju "novega" Sandoza in Leka!
Vaše Ključne Odgovornosti
- Odgovornost za nadzor nad proizvodnimi procesi Bioloških zdravil (biosimilarjev) v "upstream" fazi, z namenom zagotavljanja skladnosti z GMP, HSE in regulatornimi standardi.
- Vodenje proizvodnega osebja, z zagotavljanjem doslednega upoštevanja varnostnih, kakovostnih in higienskih protokolov.
- Uvajanje strategij za optimizacijo procesov v proizvodnji, z namenom povečanja operativne učinkovitosti, znižanja stroškov in zagotavljanja dosledne kakovosti izdelkov.
- Spremljanje in nadzor zalog surovin in končnih učinkovin, za nemoteno proizvodnjo in optimalne ravni zalog v skladu s farmacevtskimi standardi.
- Analiza proizvodnih kazalnikov in podatkov kontrole kakovosti v farmacevtskem kontekstu, za zagotavljanje ponovljivosti med serijami in prepoznavanje priložnosti za izboljšave.
- Zagotavljanje skladnosti z regulatornimi zahtevami v farmacevtski industriji.
- Razvoj in nadzor nad proračunom proizvodnih operacij v farmaciji, z namenom finančne učinkovitosti in optimalne porazdelitve virov.
- Integracija digitalnih in pametnih tehnologij v farmacevtske proizvodne procese, za uporabo podatkovne analitike pri prediktivnem vzdrževanju, sprotni kontroli kakovosti in izboljšanju sledljivosti.
- Spodbujanje trajnosti v farmacevtski proizvodnji, z uvajanjem zelene kemije, zmanjšanjem odpadkov in porabe energije ter podporo razvoju trajnostnih zdravil.
- Zaposlovanje, uvajanje, razvoj in vključevanje članov proizvodne ekipe.
- Preoblikovanje organizacijskih zahtev v načrte usposabljanja.
- Visokošolska stopnja izobrazbe kemijske, farmacevtske, ekonomske ali druge ustrezne smeri.
- Aktivno znanje angleškega jezika. Poznavanje lokalnega jezika je prednost.
- Minimalno 5 let delovnih izkušenj (zaželeno s področja proizvodnje bioloških učinkovin) in smisel za vodenje sodelavcev.
Zaposlitev pri najuglednejšem delodajalcu v Sloveniji vam prinaša konkurenčen plačni paket, letni bonus, fleksibilen način dela z možnostjo prilagajanja urnika in delom od doma, pokojninsko shemo, shemo nagrajevanja in priznanja dosežkov, razširjeni program promocije zdravja na področju telesnega, duševnega in družbenega počutja (Polni življenja) ter dogodke, neomejene priložnosti za učenje in razvoj.
Možne lokacije dela: Lendava, Slovenija
Z izbranim kandidatom bomo sklenili delovno razmerje nedoločen čas s poskusno dobo 6 mesecev.
Prijave z življenjepisom v angleškem jeziku lahko oddate najkasneje do 3. oktobra 2025 preko spletne povezave.
Zakaj Sandoz in Lek?
Generična in podobna biološka zdravila so hrbtenica svetovne industrije zdravil. Sandoz se je kot vodilni v tem sektorju lani dotaknil življenj skoraj 500 milijonov bolnikov. Na ta dosežek smo ponosni, a si želimo še več!
Z naložbami v nove razvojne zmogljivosti, najsodobnejše proizvodne lokacije, nove pridobitve in partnerstva imamo priložnost oblikovati prihodnost Sandoza in Leka ter še večjemu številu bolnikov omogočiti trajnostni dostop do cenovno ugodnih in visokokakovostnih zdravil.
Naša zagon in podjetniški duh temeljita na odprti kulturi sodelovanja, katere srce so naši talentirani in ambiciozni sodelavci in sodelavke. V okolju, kjer je raznolikost dobrodošla in kjer se spodbuja osebna rast, imajo v zameno za uporabo svojih znanj, možnost v celoti izkusiti delo v agilnem in povezovalnem okolju in z možnostjo fleksibilnega in hibridnega dela razvijati svojo kariero.
Prihodnost je v naših rokah!
Predani Smo Raznolikosti In Vključenosti
Sandoz se zavzema za raznolikost, enake možnosti in vključenost. Prizadevamo si za oblikovanje raznolikih timov, saj ti predstavljajo naše bolnike in skupnosti, ki jih oskrbujemo.
#BIORampUp #Sandoz
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