Associate NPI Specialist

Leiden Bio Science Park; Leiden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Leiden Bio Science Park is seeking an Associate NPI Specialist to join our Leiden-based Operations team. You will ensure operational readiness for NPIs and support engineers and operators during rollouts, keeping documentation aligned with quality, safety, and reliability goals.

You will review SOPs and work instructions, help implement NPIs and new technologies, and design training materials so colleagues are prepared for changes. A proactive, organized approach with GMP knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• MBO-3 degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Dutch A2 and English B1 language proficiency.
• Strong data analysis and MS Office skills; GMP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own operational readiness for NPI campaigns, coordinating activities for smooth execution and handover.
• Review, update, and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, and related documentation.
• Partner with engineers to implement NPIs and new technologies, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Design and deliver training and supporting materials for new processes.
• Support operators during NPI execution by providing guidance and maintaining GMP and safety standards; communicate status and improvements.

Skills

Dutch language (A2)

English language (B1)

MS Office

Data analysis

SOPs knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

MBO-3 degree

Job description

We are searching for the best talent for the Associate NPI Specialist to be based in Leiden.

You will join a hands-on Operations team supporting the introduction, maintenance, and handover of New Product Introductions (NPIs). In this role you will help ensure operational readiness, support engineers and operators during rollouts, and keep process documentation and training up to date — working collaboratively to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable production outcomes! This role requires Dutch A2 and English B1 and may require working outside normal office hours.

You will be responsible for:

• Own operational readiness for NPI campaigns, coordinating activities to ensure smooth, flawless execution and handover.
• Review, update, and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, and related documentation to keep processes clear and compliant.
• Partner with engineers to implement NPIs and new technologies, ensuring smooth integration and minimal disruption to operations.
• Design and deliver training and supporting materials so team members are prepared and confident with new processes.
• Support operators during NPI execution by providing guidance, troubleshooting disturbances, and reinforcing GMP and safety standards.Communicate NPI status and progress to the operations team, record process improvements, and manage milestones to improve quality, reliability, cost, and scheduling.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Relevant MBO-3 degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Dutch A2 and English B1 language proficiency.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, basic skills in data analysis, and specialist-level use of business applications.
• Working knowledge of SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and a commitment to following the Code of Business Conduct and company policies.
• Proactive, organized, decisive, stress-resistant, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to work independently and collaboratively, and available to work outside office hours when needed.