CAR-T production supervisor

Arcadis; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a CAR-T production supervisor to lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team in a GMP/ATMP environment. You will ensure strict cGMP compliance, manage batch records, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

The role requires strong leadership, quality focus, and the ability to work with MES/EBR systems, MS Office, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in science, bio-engineering, pharmacy or related field, or equivalent by experience.
• At least 3 years in a GMP/ATMP environment, preferably biotech or pharma.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and clean room operations.
• Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with aseptic GMP production is a plus.
• Familiarity with MES and EBR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise operational teams within the CAR-T production process.
• Ensure quality and compliance with cGMP standards and support GMP inspections.
• Serve as first point of contact for production issues and collaborate with other departments.
• Manage and review critical documentation in production areas (procedures, work instructions, logs, transfer forms).
• Oversee batch record release and review for quality control.
• Ensure training for all team members to maintain high performance.
• Drive operational excellence by initiating projects to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

cGMP

Team management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in science or related field

Tools

MES

EBR

MS Office

Job description

As a CAR-T production Supervisor , you are the lynchpin of our production. These are your responsibilities:

• Leadership and supervision: You will manage operational teams and supervise various operational units within the CAR-T production process.
• Quality and compliance: You manage all aspects of quality and ensure strict compliance with cGMP standards. As a domain expert for Quality and Operations, you play a central role in GMP inspections.
• Collaboration: You are the first point of contact for production problems and work closely with other departments to find solutions.
• Documentation management: You will manage and review critical documentation within the production areas, such as procedures, work instructions, logs and transfer forms.
• Batch record supervision: You oversee the release and review of batch records for quality control.
• Training: As a manager, you make sure that everyone on your team gets the training they need to perform at their best.
• Operational excellence: You initiate projects that increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve quality. You encourage and inspire your team to continuously improve.

Who Are We Looking For?

Education:

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in science, bio-engineering, pharmacy or a related field of study or you are equivalent through experience.

Experience & Expertise:

• You have at least 3 years of experience in a GMP or ATMP environment, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• You have a knowledge of cGMP regulations and clean room operations.
• You can work fluently with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with aseptic GMP production is a nice to have.
• You have a knowledge of cGMP regulations and clean room operations.
• You can work fluently with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Electronic Batch Record (EBR) systems is a plus.

Languages:

• You speak and write fluent English.

Strengths:

• You have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• You are an empathetic people manager with strong leadership skills.
• You have a positive attitude and adapt easily to rapidly changing circumstances. You inspire others to do the same.
• You are good at problem solving, prioritizing and multitasking.
• You have an eye for detail and procedures.

SPractical:

• Work is carried out in a 4/4 system of 10 hours per day in both early and late shifts.