Director Manufacturing (Inactivated Vaccines & Pharmaceuticals)

Director Manufacturing (Inactivated Vaccines & Pharmaceuticals) at MSD Animal Health, Boxmeer

A progressive leadership role that significantly influences the future of our organization while enhancing the well-being of animals globally.

Welcome to our team

Our Boxmeer site is part of our international Animal Health network and produces and packages veterinary medicines for the global market. The production organization in Boxmeer consists of several Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) and Centers of Excellence (CoEs). Within the IPT Inactivated Vaccines & Pharmaceuticals (IVP), inactivated sterile vaccines and pharmaceuticals are produced in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) regulations. The IPT currently employs around 170 employees, organized into three teams within Manufacturing, as well as dedicated groups for Improvement and Maintenance & Reliability (M&R). In response to the growing demand for animal vaccines and pharmaceuticals, as well as the imminent introduction of new products, we recently announced the expansion of our production capabilities. This expansion will involve the construction of a new facility (~100 employees) in Boxmeer, specifically designed for the formulation and filling of inactivated vaccines and pharmaceuticals for animals.

Tasks and responsibilities

Reporting into the Plant Manager and as part of the Boxmeer Site Leadership Team, you hold overall responsibility for managing and controlling the IPT Inactivated Vaccines & Pharmaceuticals, ensuring an uninterrupted compliant and safe supply while optimizing operational efficiency. A critical aspect of your role will be to oversee the transfer of new products to the IPT, ensuring their seamless integration into the production process. Additionally, you will play a key role in the completion of the new build start up and the significant ramp up of capacity to meet the current solid growth of the franchise whilst maintaining its excellent underlying supply performance and building the team to support the future growth. Once operational ready, you will proactively lead and manage the end-to-end performance, taking overall responsibility for all commercial production ensuring all activities are conducted in a manner commensurate with company policies and strategy and with adherence to appropriate cost control to meet demand and designated efficiencies.

Your profile

• Degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering or relevant Science and or business subject.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in more than one functional area, such as Manufacturing Operations, Quality Operations, Technical Operations, Manufacturing Technical Support, Engineering preferably in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing organization.
• Proven ability to lead operational excellence initiatives that optimize manufacturing performance and drive cost efficiency through Lean methodologies, process standardization, and strategic resource management.
• Action-driven mentality combined with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of building high-performing teams and developing talent.
• Excellent command of the English language, oral and written.

What we offer

The opportunity to challenge the status quo and leverage your entrepreneurial spirit in a market where demand is rising, and significant investments are being made in advanced technology and automation to effectively meet that growing demand. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus.
• 25 days of leave.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Solid Pension Plan.
• Bonus Plan subject to the company annual results.
• Long Term Incentive Plan.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

For questions about this vacancy

Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com

Required Skills:

• Adaptability
• Applied Engineering
• Business Agility
• Data Analysis
• Decision Making
• Hiring Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Management Process
• Manufacturing Quality Control
• People Leadership
• Process Optimization
• Production Scheduling
• Regulatory Compliance
• Results-Oriented
• Social Collaboration
• Sterile Manufacturing
• Strategic Planning
• Talent Development
• Vaccine Manufacturing

Job Posting End Date: 07/4/2025

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