Job Description
Our client, ABBVIE is looking for its Head of Site for its Belgian medical devices BU plant Odyssea Pharma
Odyssea Pharma is an affiliate company of ABBVIE, a global pharmaceutical group focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing branded products including bio-pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologic, surgical and regenerative medicine products in various therapeutic areas.
His/her main responsibility will be to provide leadership, direction and strategy for all aspects of the BU: Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning/Purchasing, Quality, HSE, Compliance, HR and Capex Investments.
The objective is to maximize the organizational effectiveness and performances in terms of customer service, quality of products & services, regulatory compliance, and financial performances.
The Head of Site will directly report to the Global VP Medical Technologies.
The BU plant currently employs >50 FTE’s and operates in one shift.
Several months are foreseen to familiarize with the site manufacturing operations and ensure a smooth succession of the current Head of site.
A substantial compensation package (including company car) is proposed, together with attractive bonus programs and exciting international career perspectives.
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Main Responsibilities
- Set all operational and financial goals, manage the Belgian site P&L
- Track and trend operational and financial performance levels.
- Lead and develop the Belgian team (> 50 FTE’s) to ensure achievement of mid- and long-term goals (volumes, quality, cost, customer satisfaction).
- Establish the site business strategy and its long-term plans; adjust plans to market and internal changes.
- Support all managers in establishing efficient communication with their US peers; manage the employee relations climate.
- Ensure that all activities and processes performed on the site are in compliance with national laws, FDA/EMA regulations, GMP’s, environmental directives, etc.
- Direct the EHS and related Group strategy and programs to ensure safety and wellness of all site personnel, guests and contractors.
- Report the Belgian site performances at Group corporate level and propose long term growth and profitability strategies (partnerships, external growth, NPI,…).
- Manage the transition of the site and its organization into a more data driven/BI driven operation, generalizing KPI’s, scorecards and Perfect Index based performance management.
- Coach the Leadership Team, especially regarding the way each Team leader communicate its expectations to its employees (responsibilities, goals, behaviours, respect of EED&I and AbbVie Way)
Required Profile
- Master degree in Sciences, Engineering or Business Management.
- Min. 10 years of experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, in operational and management roles.
- Business acumen coupled with broad functional leadership experience
- Accustomed to interface and report to a US/Irish corporate organization.
- Ability to lead and to empower local teams, in a context of challenging corporate integration.
- Ability to support the site in projects and products development.
- Flexible for travelling (min. 4 times/year in US), organized and pro-active.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and in French.