Supervisor Filling & LYO

Terumo Europe NV; Leverkusen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Europe NV in Leverkusen is seeking a senior operations leader for sterile manufacturing to drive aseptic filling on isolator-based lines. You will plan campaigns, oversee lyophilization cycles and ensure alignment with production schedules and site KPIs.

You will develop and lead a multi-skilled team of operators and shift leaders, maintain ownership for quality, compliance with EU GMP Annex 1, and collaborate with QA, QC and Engineering to sustain inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology or another relevant scientific discipline provides an excellent basis for this role.
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• COMPANY NAME: Terumo Europe NV
• KEY POINTS: aseptic filling leadership, GMP compliance, team management
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Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

GMP knowledge

Quality mindset

German fluency

English fluency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor/Master in Pharmacy

Job description

At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Are you eager to make a difference with us? Here, you’ll grow your expertise while staying true to your personal aspirations.
Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership, and pursue continuous improvement. If you see yourself in our values, keep reading; this might be the opportunity you're looking for.

• Lead and coordinate daily aseptic filling operations on isolator-based production lines for vial and pre-filled syringe products
• Plan and execute filling campaigns, cleaning activities and lyophilization cycles in line with production schedules
• Oversee lyophilizer operations, including loading activities, cycle execution and post-cycle product handling
• You manage and develop a multi-skilled team of operators and shift leaders while fostering engagement, accountability and performance
• Act as the operational owner of the area, aligning production activities with business objectives and site KPIs
• Monitor performance across key metrics such as yield, deviations, right-first-time and operational efficiency, and initiate improvement actions where needed
• You ensure full compliance with EU GMP Annex 1 requirements, contamination control strategies and sterile manufacturing standards
• Lead deviation investigations, CAPA activities and environmental monitoring follow-up actions while maintaining inspection readiness and collaborating closely with QA, QC and Engineering teams
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology or another relevant scientific discipline provides an excellent basis for this role
• Several years of experience within a sterile pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment are essential
• Hands-on exposure to aseptic filling operations and sterile manufacturing processes is a key requirement
• Previous experience leading or coordinating teams within a GMP-regulated environment is highly valued
• A solid understanding of EU GMP Annex 1, contamination control principles and aseptic manufacturing practices is important
• Experience with batch documentation, deviations and CAPA processes will allow you to contribute quickly
• You demonstrate ownership, accountability and a strong commitment to quality
• Transparency, integrity and collaboration characterize the way you work and interact with others
• Strong communication skills enable you to build effective relationships across functions and levels within the organization
• Fluency in German and English is required

You will work in a high-tech sterile manufacturing environment where quality and compliance are key. You will have the opportunity to play a critical role in managing complex production processes and developing your team within a highly regulated GMP setting.