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Global Technical Operations - Taskforce Team member - (m/f/d)

NextPharma
Greater London
3 days ago
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Global Technical Operations - Taskforce Team member - (m/f/d)
Location:

NO | Waltrop, NW, DE, 45731 | Limay, FR, 78520 | SL, DE | BY, DE | Livingston, GB, EH53 0TH | RP, DE | Berlin, BE, DE, 13509 | London, GB, SW1H 0HW | Ploermel, FR, 56803 | NI, DE | BW, DE | HB, DE | MV, DE | HH, DE | Holzwickede, NW, DE, 59438 | Düsseldorf, NW, DE, 40468 | HE, DE | Bielefeld, NW, DE, 33605 | SN, DE | Garching, BY, DE, 85748 | Großebersdorf, AT, 2230 | Tampere, FI | ST, DE | Schaffhausen, CH, 8207 | BB, DE | SH, DE | Werne, NW, DE, 59368 | TH, DE | Goettingen, NI, DE, 37081 | Bielefeld, NW, DE, 33605 | BE, DE

Job Function: Operations
Anticipated Start Date: 01/09/2025
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Are you looking for...

an exciting professional challenge?

We are one of the leading European contract manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare sectors, with some 2,500 employees in Germany, France, Finland, UK and Norway. For us, the next step is always the one that matters most. Our fast pace drives us forward, fills our working environment with life and spurs our growth. Our winning formula for shared success: room for passion. Because we know that passion is the best medicine when it comes to excellent service around the world. Welcome to NextPharma.

Role Overview:
Join the high-impact Global TechOps taskforce team, which is tasked with the responsibility of delivering a turnaround in the areas affecting a site’s performance, implementing improvements rapidly and driving immediate operational efficiencies at sites within NextPharma. For sites that are encountering short-term performance and/or productivity issues, a taskforce member is deployed to the site to lead the diagnosis and resolution of production/quality issues; and re-stabilising operations/productivity. Over periods of 3-4 weeks at a time, you will act as the catalyst for short-term projects, focusing on driving results, with high business impact in areas such as manufacturing, packaging, QA and QC.


This is a results-oriented role that will challenge your problem-solving and project management skills, providing immediate and tangible value to the organization. Are you ready to make a difference in a fast-paced environment?


Key Responsibilities:

  • Results delivery & Project Ownership: Manage short-term, high-priority projects aimed at immediate operational improvements—ranging from increasing productivity, reducing defects, and troubleshooting equipment issues.
  • Problem Solving & Process Optimization: Use advanced problem-solving techniques to identify root causes of issues, propose actionable solutions, and rapidly implement changes that deliver visible improvements.
  • Cross-Site Collaboration: Work closely with teams across sites & Global functions, to ensure swift execution of projects and consistent communication regarding progress and outcomes.
  • Impactful Reporting: Provide clear, concise updates to leadership and stakeholders on progress, challenges, and outcomes of key initiatives.

Desired Experience & Skills:

  • Strong Technical and Operational Background: Degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related fields, with a deep understanding of manufacturing and operational processes.
  • Experience with Rapid Problem Solving: A track record of successfully executing projects under tight deadlines, requiring matrix management and cross-functional working
  • Change Management & Agility: This role requires leaders with resilience, perseverance and an ability to adapt quickly, prioritize effectively, and work independently under time-sensitive conditions.
  • Excellent Communication & Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with teams at all levels and provide clear, actionable communication.
  • Willingness to Travel: Flexibility to travel to sites as needed. Amongst the core requirements is to be on-site for upto 3-4 weeks at a time.
  • Languages: Proficiency in English required; German/French is a bonus.

What We Offer:

  • Fast-Paced, High-Impact Role: The opportunity to make a measurable difference in a short period of time, driving critical improvements with immediate business impact.
  • Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a taskforce with autonomy to implement rapid improvements across sites.
  • Flexible Working Conditions: Mobile working options and flexible hours.
  • Career Development: Potential for transition into long-term roles based on performance and business needs.
  • Additional Benefits: Pension contributions, company sports and events, and trainings
It's time for your next chapter:

We look forward to receiving your application.

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