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The future is ours to shape. / Prihodnost je v naših rokah.
Job Description
Job Description
With its strategic investments in Slovenia, Sandoz is not just building factories, but shaping the future – for science, for people, and for global healthcare.
The new Bio Injectable products manufacturing unit in Brnik will deliver advanced pharmaceutical products to patients worldwide, with a strong focus on biosimilars that require the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and dedication. If you are driven by purpose and want to co-create a success story with global impact through your expertise and commitment, we invite you to join us.
As a Manufacturing Unit Head (d/f/m) , you will be responsible for planning, leading, and continuously improving manufacturing and business processes to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality operations. You will oversee the achievement of production targets, drive the development of your area of responsibility, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal guidelines, and industry best practices. An important part of your role will also be leading, developing, and supporting employees, while fostering an environment that encourages professional growth, engagement, and high performance
Your key responsibilities:
Planning the long-term development of manufacturing operations and setting priorities that ensure safe, efficient, and competitive performance.
Providing overall leadership of the manufacturing unit , with accountability for performance across safety, quality, productivity, cost, and supply.
Planning and effectively managing resources (people, equipment, investments, and budget) to support long-term business success.
Leading, developing, and empowering employees , including talent development, succession planning, training, and building a highly engaged team.
Fostering cross-functional collaboration and connecting key stakeholders to achieve shared objectives and continuously improve processes.
Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) , regulatory requirements, internal standards, and the highest quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Leading continuous improvement initiatives aimed at simplifying processes, increasing efficiency, and delivering operational excellence.
Shaping a positive organizational culture built on trust, open communication, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
What you will bring to the role:
University degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or another relevant field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
Excellent command of the English language
Strong leadership mindset, proactive approach, and ability to make sound decisions
Collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships
Results-oriented, well-organized, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
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What we offer:
Job location: Brnik (Slovenia)
Contract type: permanent contract with 6-month probation period
Expected weekly working hours: 40
Pay range (annual gross salary): € 114.400 - 143.000 - 171.600*
*Salary at Sandoz is based on job level, qualifications, specific skills, and work experience. Fully proficient candidates are usually placed around the market median, less experienced candidates lower in the range, and those with strong or niche expertise higher. When determining placement within the range, we also consider internal pay equity and external market data.
Our compensation package additionally includes:
Annual bonus (STI) : percentage of annual salary
Long Term bonus (LTI) : percentage of annual gross salary Vacation allowance: in 2026 it was €2,450.00 net
Christmas bonus : in 2025 it was €2,100 gross
OurShare : every year, an employee of Lek d.d. will be entitled to receive shares of Sandoz AG
Voluntary Additional Pension Scheme : The company fully covers the contribution for your…