Site Manufacturing Science and Technology Head (d/f/m) / Vodja proizvodnih znanosti in tehnologij (d/ž/m)

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The future is ours to shape. / Prihodnost je v naših rokah.

Job Description

Sandoz’s strategic investments in Slovenia are not only expanding our manufacturing capabilities, they are shaping the future of science, people, and accessible global healthcare. To bring this vision to life, we are looking for motivated professionals who want to make a meaningful impact.

Our new bioinjectables manufacturing site in Brnik will deliver advanced therapies to patients around the world, with a strong focus on biosimilar medicines that demand exceptional process quality, expertise, and dedication. This is a unique opportunity to help build a brand new facility from the ground up and to contribute your knowledge and experience to solutions that will improve patients’ lives globally.

Join us in co creating the new Manufacturing Science and Technology unit.

We are inviting applications for the position of Head of Manufacturing Science and Technology (d/f/m) at the new biosimilars manufacturing site in Brnik. In this role, you will lead the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) function at the site, responsible for the scientific and technical introduction of manufacturing processes, technical changes, technology transfers, and validations. Your responsibilities will include stewardship of technical manufacturing processes and products, as well as the overall development of the Manufacturing Science and Technology function.

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Leading the department: Guiding the team, setting goals, defining the vision, and ensuring employee development and clear career pathways.

Managing knowledge and standards: Establishing and maintaining standards for technical and scientific processes, ensuring reporting accuracy and readiness for regulatory inspections.

Product and process stewardship: Providing expert oversight of all products and manufacturing processes throughout the entire lifecycle, and resolving technical challenges in collaboration with local and global teams.

Oversight of technical changes: Leading change control processes, preparing scientific documentation, and collaborating with health authorities and regulatory stakeholders.

Validation of manufacturing and cleaning processes: Ensuring the preparation and maintenance of the site’s validation master plan and maintaining continuous validation status of all processes.

Technology transfers and new product launches: Leading or supporting technology transfers to, within, or from the site and ensuring technical capabilities for successful new product introduction.

Supporting manufacturing excellence: Developing technical standards, optimizing processes, integrating new technologies, and providing expert support during the start up of equipment and manufacturing areas.

Training and technical development: Ensuring high quality technical training, updating curricula, and promoting knowledge sharing across the site and the wider organization.

What you will bring to the role:

A master’s degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical field, chemical engineering, or pharmaceutical technology; a doctoral degree in these areas is an advantage.

At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing; additional specialist experience is desirable (such as pharmaceutical formulation, process development, or manufacturing technology).

Proficiency in English.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

You’ll receive:

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 (WellBeat), Unlimited learning and development opportunities.

Possible job locations: Slovenia (Ljubljana, Brnik)

We offer permanent contract with 6-month of probation period. You are kindly invited to submit your application in English language, including CV by September 6th, 2026.

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.

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Sandoz s strateškimi investicijami v Sloveniji ne gradi le novih proizvodnih zmogljivosti, temveč ustvarja prihodnost – za znanost, ljudi in dostopno globalno zdravstvo. Da uresničimo to vizijo, potrebujemo motivirane strokovnjake, ki želijo pustiti pečat.

Nova proizvodna enota bioinjektabilnih izdelkov na Brniku bo bolnikom po svetu zagotavljala napredne terapije, še posebno na področju podobnih bioloških zdravil, kjer sta vrhunska kakovost in predanost ključni. To je izjemna priložnost, da z znanjem in izkušnjami soustvarjate postavitev novega obrata ter prispevate k rešitvam, ki bodo izboljšale življenja pacientov po vsem svetu.

Pridružite se nam pri soustvarjanju nove enote proizvodnih znanosti in tehnologij.

V svoje vrsta vabimo Vodjo proizvodnih znanosti in tehnologij (d/ž/m) v novi proizvodni enoti podobnih bioloških zdravil na Brniku. V tej vlogi boste odgovorni za vodenje področja proizvodnih znanostih in tehlogij (MS&T) na lokaciji, ki je odgovorna za strokovno uvajanje proizvodnih procesov, tehničnih sprememb, prenosov tehnologij in validacij. Vaša odgovornost bo vključevala skrbništvo nad tehničnimi proizvodnimi procesi in izdelki ter odgovornost za strokovni razvoj MS&T funkcije na lokaciji.

Vaše ključne odgovornosti:

Vodenje oddelka: Usmerjanje ekipe, postavljanje ciljev, oblikovanje vizije ter zagotavljanje razvoja sodelavcev in jasnih poti napredovanja.

Upravljanje znanja in standardov: Vzpostavitev ter vzdrževanje standardov za tehnične in znanstvene procese, zagotavljanje poročanja ter pripravljenosti na regulatorne inšpekcije.

Skrbništvo nad izdelki in procesi: Zagotavljanje strokovnega nadzora nad vsemi izdelki in proizvodnimi procesi skozi celoten življenjski cikel ter reševanje tehničnih izzivov v sodelovanju z lokalnimi in globalnimi ekipami.

Nadzor nad tehničnimi spremembami: Vodenje postopkov obvladovanja sprememb, priprava znanstvene dokumentacije ter sodelovanje z zdravstvenimi organi in regulatornimi deležniki.

Validacija proizvodnih in čistilnih procesov: Odgovornost za pripravo in vzdrževanje glavnega načrta validacij ter za to, da so vsi procesi nenehno validirani in skladni.

Tehnološki prenosi in lansiranje novih izdelkov: Vodenje ali podpora prenosom tehnologij na lokacijo, znotraj nje ali z nje, ter zagotavljanje ustreznih tehničnih zmogljivosti za zagon novih izdelkov.

Podpora odličnosti proizvodnje: Razvoj tehničnih standardov, optimizacija procesov, vključevanje novih tehnologij in strokovna podpora pri zagonu proizvodnih sistemov in opreme.

Izobraževanje in tehnični razvoj: Zagotavljanje strokovnega usposabljanja, posodabljanje učnih načrtov ter spodbujanje izmenjave znanja na ravni lokacije in širše organizacije.

Vaš doprinos k delovnem mestu: 

Magisterij znanstvene ali farmacevtske smeri ali magisterij iz kemijskega inženiringa ali farmacevtske tehnologije ali ustrezne izkušnje. Zaželen doktorat iz omenjenih smeri.

Minimalno 10 let izkušenj v proizvodnji. Dodatne specialistične izkušnje zaželene (npr. farmacevtske formulacije, razvoj procesov, proizvodna tehnologija).

Aktivno znanje angleškega jezika.

Poznavanje orodja Microsoft Office.

Kaj nudimo:

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 (DobroBit) ter dogodke, neomejene priložnosti za učenje in razvoj.

Možne lokacije dela: Slovenija (Ljubljana, Brnik)

Z izbranim kandidatom bomo sklenili delovno razmerje za nedoločen čas s poskusno dobo 6 mesecev.

Prijave z življenjepisom v angleškem in slovenskem jeziku lahko oddate najkasneje do 06. 09. 2026 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.

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.

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