Manager Operational Support (m/f/x)

CSL Behring, a worldwide biotech firm that creates and produces therapies for serious and rare illnesses, is expanding its Bern site. Within the Filling Line II manufacturing area the company seeks a Manager Operational Support to guide a group of Operational Support Scientists and safeguard smooth, compliant production of life‑saving medicines. In this position you will supervise and mentor the scientific team, nurture a collaborative atmosphere, and steer key compliance activities such as deviation handling, change control, Right‑First‑Time initiatives and GMP adherence. You will act as the go‑to expert for deviation and change processes, assist investigations, audits, inspections and facility projects, and guarantee prompt review, approval and closure of deviations, CAPAs and change requests. Close partnership with manufacturing, quality, engineering and other functions will be essential to resolve operational issues, drive continuous improvement, support the Facility Owner and uphold a strong safety and environmental culture. The role requires a university degree (BSc or MSc) in a life‑science, biotechnology, pharmacy, engineering, chemistry or related field, together with at least five years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or biologics manufacturing. Candidates must have a solid background in managing deviations, change control and GMP‑regulated work, and be fluent in both German and English. Additional assets include familiarity with aseptic production and EU GMP Annex 1 guidelines, prior experience leading and developing staff, and knowledge of filling, formulation, automated inspection or packaging processes. The Bern location offers a dynamic, safety‑focused team where you can directly contribute to delivering vital therapies to patients worldwide. What the role asks for: - University degree in life‑science or engineering discipline - Minimum five years in pharma/biotech manufacturing - Proven deviation and change‑control experience - Experience with GMP‑regulated operations - Fluency in German and English - nice-to-have: knowledge of aseptic production and EU GMP Annex 1 - nice-to-have: prior experience leading and coaching staff - nice-to-have: familiarity with filling, formulation or automated inspection processes