Job Abstract

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe. 
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.  
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
 
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

QIAGEN Germantown is the North American Head Quarters and the primary manufacturing site for our key clinical diagnostics products.

The role of the Operations Head is to manage the performance of the key site related Operations groups in line with objectives for product supply to markets and customers at budgeted costs and in high quality at required product specifications, and to further develop the manufacturing site to maintain competitiveness in the future.

- Manage performance based on comprehensive departmental objectives and KPIs, ensuring delivery of all key priorities and reporting results as required.

- Develop an effective, forward thinking and visionary operations unit.

- Responsible for developing the long-term operational strategy for the site in line with corporate strategy and working with the team to develop the operational budget

- Initiate and drive continuous improvement within and beyond the area of responsibility.

- Manage a multi-function organizational unit, including budget responsibility, employee/manager qualification, resource planning

- Responsibility for local manufacturing, assembly, quality control, local engineering, validation and   maintenance

- Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, financial and safety requirements.

- Evaluate and develop talent at all levels.

- Leading the Site Operations leadership team

- Independent assumption of entrepreneurial duties resulting from the connection between the activity exercised by the employee and that agreed under the employment contract – e.g. arising from the Safety and Health at Work Act

- The ideal candidate for Head of Operations Site would have a minimum of 15 years of experience with a proven track record of leading a manufacturing site within a global organization

- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science required. Experience in regulated biological or reagent manufacturing is a plus

- Additionally, the candidate should be proficient at product qualification, formulation, and make-to-stock production

- Experience in cGMP, ISO 13485 production environment and domestic and international logistics experience preferred

- Proven leadership and management skills with a track record of building a performance culture in a biotech/ GMP organization, and an ability to optimize team performance and development

- Strong business acumen and excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders, cross-functional leaders and partners

- Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines

- Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets

- Change agent who is resilient, self-motivated, able to work well under pressure and inspire others to achieve goals

- An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.  Candidates who require accommodation should contact Benefits@QIAGEN.com. This policy is part of QIAGEN’s ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.