Head of Controlling Global Pharma Manufacturing

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your role: 

You will be responsible for overseeing and directing financials for Global Pharma Manufacturing (GPM). Your primary focus will be on the financial management of production costs across twelve production sites and capital expenditures (CAPEX). Additionally, you will serve as a Finance Business Partner (BP) to the GPM Leadership team, specifically in Manufacturing and Quality.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive financial oversight, analysis, and support to guide and enhance the function, with a strong emphasis on simplification and standardization of financial processes. Your contributions will be vital in advising Leadership teams, evaluating strategic decisions, and assessing investment projects.

You will also represent Global Healthcare Operations Controlling in external partnerships.

Collaborating with your team, you will establish a robust interface between the finance organization and business management, driving initiatives that streamline operations and improve efficiency. Alongside your responsibilities as a BP, you will lead and develop a global finance team consisting of 12 direct reports.

This global role is based in Darmstadt.

Who you are:

∙ University Degree in accounting, economics or business administration

∙ > 10y experience in an international biotech / pharma company

∙ Knowledge and interest in pharma production and development processes, R&D is a plus

∙ Strong skillset in product costing, value chains, variance analysis

∙ Proven leadership skills in managing teams

∙ Ability to manage both big picture view and high level of detail

∙ Ability to challenge BPs while maintaining good working relationships

∙ Fluent in English, German is a plus

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!