Head of Centre of Expertise Aseptic Processes & Global Technical Operations- Manufacturing Technology & Science

Job Description:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Our Technical Operations division develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality products so our patients can live better lives. Creating and delivering life-changing products means getting it right first time is a shared responsibility, so our global manufacturing teams work closely together to ensure quality, accuracy and safety at all times. That means a culture of empowerment, where speaking up is valued, and growth and development are constant.

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As a Head of Centre of Expertise Aseptic Processes Global Technical Operations (Manufacturing Technology & Science), you will be responsible for managing a team of experts establishing and leading global standards and capabilities for aseptic practices across the network.

The COE leads global subject‑matter experts (SME) and partners with manufacturing site experts, Quality Control, QA, Engineering, R&D, and external partners. The mission includes process standardization, lifecycle management, technical stewardship, technology transfer support, and global capability.

Your day at Ferring

• Define a global roadmap for aseptic practices improvement, jointly with other COEs, site experts, QA, Engineering

• Monitor the aseptic performance across the network (eg., deviations, audit gaps)

• Lead some remediation or improvement programs, eg., cost improvement initiatives

• Develop and harmonize global standards, risk assessmen

• Provide expert guidance or lead for tech transfer, complex deviations, process and method investigations, change controls, inspection, eg., review protocols or reports, define validation strategy

• Lead communities of practice (COP). Leverage COPs to increase capability across the network

• Drive benchmarking and continuous improvement internally and externally

• Manage priorities, capacity and performance for the COE. Ensure the team has a robust individual development plan

Behind our innovation…There’s you

• Technical expertise in aseptic processes and associated analytical methods.  Experience in process or method development, validation, or lifecycle management.

• Strategic planning and governance capabilities.

• Stakeholder management across operations, QA/QC, RA, and R&D,

• Data-driven mindset; familiarity with digital tools, automation, modeling, and PAT.

• Ability to manage multidisciplinary and multicultural global teams.

• Creates alignment across sites and functions; drives simplification and standardization.

• Promotes scientific excellence, quality culture, and continuous improvement.

• Builds a collaborative, inclusive, development-oriented environment for technical talent.

• Management experience, with focus on team development

Education and qualification

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Analytical Chemistry, Bioprocessing, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/chemical industry, with aseptic manufacturing experience

• Strong experience with GMP, regulatory requirements, data integrity, and CMC lifecycle management.

• Familiarity with complex products (biologics, peptides, sterile injectables) is a plus.

People come first at Ferring

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love

• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring

• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents

• Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

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Location:

Ferring Germany Production