Life Science & Healthcare Operations Manager (f/m/d)
Life Science & Healthcare Operations Manager (f/m/d)
Permanent
Air & Ocean
+49 (69) 509586901
Your Benefits
Air & Ocean
+49 (69) 509586901
Job Description
What you can expect
As the operational lead for Life Science & Healthcare in Germany, you ensure compliance with all applicable GDP, GxP, quality, and regulatory requirements while maintaining effective governance frameworks.
Beyond ensuring compliance, you continuously enhance quality standards and operational processes to support excellence across the organization.
In close collaboration with internal, customer, and regulatory stakeholders, you coordinate audits, certification activities, and the implementation of improvement measures.
A strong focus of the role is the oversight of CAPA processes, ensuring findings are addressed effectively and sustainably.
By establishing transparent reporting and governance mechanisms, you monitor key quality, compliance, and operational KPIs and provide clear performance insights.
Together with your team, you create an environment that promotes quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What you bring
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Life Sciences, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
Significant experience in Life Science & Healthcare logistics, supply chain management, contract logistics, or a similar regulated environment.
Proven success in operational leadership roles, combined with a strong understanding of GDP, GxP, quality systems, and compliance requirements.
Experience working in matrix organizations and collaborating effectively with cross-functional and international stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, drive organizational change, and deliver sustainable business improvements.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, paired with fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage.
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Business Unit
Air & Ocean
Regardless of whether it is a long-distance shipment or a particularly time-critical shipment, we at Rhenus make everything possible for our customers and partners to get the goods to their destination safely and on time. Our particular strength lies in our global network, which is constantly being maintained and expanded. As part of Rhenus Air & Ocean you can, therefore, expect to find a whole host of exciting tasks all over the world, a wide range of opportunities for personal development, and the chance to take on responsibility in an international working environment.

Welcome to Rhenus
Where our journey of growth connects with yours.
We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.