PpbJoin our Mission to Protect Humankind! /b Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liProvide leadership, strategic direction, and risk‑based oversight to translate corporate strategy into global manufacturing execution. /li liTake strong ownership of site success. Lead and manage the Vaxcyte Switzerland organization, including direct and matrixed reporting structures. /li liBuild and develop high‑performing teams across Engineering Facilities, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, MSAT, and Quality Control. /li liOversee and strategically manage CMO relationships, including participation in Joint Steering Committees (JSCs), ensuring alignment on quality, timelines, and cost. /li liOversee all CMO activities and commercial supply operations to ensure reliable, compliant delivery aligned with market needs. /li liLead capital projects, including design, construction, startup, validation, and licensing of manufacturing facilities. /li liDrive facility performance, site master planning, continuous improvement, COGs reduction initiatives to support scalability and long‑term growth. /li liEstablish and enhance manufacturing engineering and facilities capabilities supporting clinical and commercial supply. /li liDevelop and monitor KPIs and dashboards to track performance, risks, and progress across operations. Provide comprehensive performance reporting on the supply network to all relevant stakeholders. /li liCollaborate closely with Process Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and execution excellence. /li liCoordinate resource planning internally and across CMOs, proactively addressing gaps, constraints, and risks. /li liServe as escalation point for critical production or supply issues, leading cross‑functional response. /li liDevelop deep understanding of program priorities and translate into execution plans across internal teams and CMOs. /li liRepresent Vaxcyte in external engagements, including governmental and regional stakeholders. /li liChampion operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong GxP complian /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liMS in Science or Engineering with 20+ years of experience, or PhD with 15+ years of experience. 15+ years of leadership experience in GMP manufacturing, operations, engineering, or large‑scale biologics environments. /li liProven experience leading global manufacturing networks, including CMO oversight. /li liDemonstrated success in facility startup, scale‑up, and commercialization. /li liStrong experience in microbial GMP manufacturing; multi‑valent complex vaccines experience highly desired. /li liProven ability to build and lead high‑performing, cross‑functional teams. /li liExperience establishing strong quality, safety, and continuous improvement cultures. /li liStrong financial acumen, including capital project and budget management. /li liExperience identifying and executing strategic investments. /li liAbility to operate at both strategic and operational levels with strong decision‑making skills. /li liExcellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities. /li liAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. /li /ul pReports to: Chief Technical Operations Officer /p pLocation: Visp, Switzerland /p pCompensation: The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component. /p pWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr