Biotech Production Team Lead — 24/7 On-Site with 20% Remote

Lonza Group Ltd.; Geleen; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote up to 20%

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Global life sciences organization

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Geleen, Netherlands, is seeking a Production Team Lead to guide a Biotech Associates group and ensure safe, on‑time manufacturing operations on a 24/7 basis.

You will partner with the Production Manager to maintain continuous production, drive quality documentation, investigations, and CAPAs, and mentor staff across shifts in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within biotechnology, pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Strong planning, prioritization and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced production setting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach, influence and provide clear direction to teams.
• Experience managing investigations, deviations, CAPAs or manufacturing documentation is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule and lead teams across all shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 15 Biotech Associates to deliver manufacturing operations safely, efficiently and on time.
• Partner with another Production Team Lead and the Production Manager to ensure seamless 24/7 production continuity.
• Drive on‑time completion of manufacturing documentation, investigations and batch closure activities.
• Promote a culture of quality, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, safety standards and company procedures.
• Coach, mentor and support team members, fostering engagement, accountability and professional development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners including Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Manufacturing Compliance to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Skills

Team leadership

GMP knowledge

Planning & prioritization

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Geleen, Netherlands, is seeking a Production Team Lead to guide a Biotech Associates group and ensure safe, on‑time manufacturing operations on a 24/7 basis.

You will partner with the Production Manager to maintain continuous production, drive quality documentation, investigations, and CAPAs, and mentor staff across shifts in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.