Engineer MSAT Validation

Panda International; Leiden; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time position

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in biotechnology is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to support technical operations leaders in building high-performing biopharma teams. This mid-senior level position focuses on validation processes and ensuring compliance in a manufacturing science environment. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has a minimum of 4 years in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry. Strong skills in writing validation protocols and knowledge of regulatory standards are essential. Join this dynamic team in Leiden and drive improvements in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in cleaning validation, mixing validation, sterilization qualification, or holding time studies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience writing and reviewing validation protocols and reports; coordinating validation studies.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements and new technology deployment.
• Plan and execute validation activities while maintaining compliance.
• Ensure audit readiness through rigorous documentation.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Writing and reviewing validation protocols/reports

Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH)

Understanding of risk management and root-cause problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Engineering, or Technical subject

Tools

6-Sigma/Lean methodologies

Job description

🧬Supporting Technical Operations Leaders to Build High-Performing Biopharma Teams | Recruitment Consultant @ Panda

Job Description

The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) department is the leading partner in supporting process validation, technical product ownership, and a key driver of sophisticated technologies. You will drive technologies that enable high-value patient care at a growing biotherapeutic drug substance site.

In this role, you will focus on the validation of supporting processes (cleaning, mixing, sterilization, and holding time), while driving process improvements and new technology deployment. You will be responsible for planning and executing validation activities, maintaining compliance, and ensuring audit readiness through rigorous documentation and stakeholder communication.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a Science, Engineering, or Technical subject.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry or related academic experience.
• Core technical expertise: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH, ASTM, ISO, ISPE, PDA).
• Required hands‑on skills: Writing and reviewing validation protocols/reports; planning and coordinating validation studies.
• Required scientific/technical knowledge: Understanding of risk management, root‑cause problem solving, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Preferred Requirements

• Additional experience: Previous experience in a Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) environment.
• Advanced technical skills: Proficiency in 6‑Sigma/Lean or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Specific technologies or platforms: Experience in cleaning validation, mixing validation, sterilization qualification, or holding time studies.
• Industry or domain exposure: Experience with biotherapeutic drug substance manufacturing.
• Soft skills or certifications: Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Practicalities

• Start Date: January 1, 2026
• Contract Duration: 12 Months
• Location: Leiden, the Netherlands
• Additional: 40 hours per week; competitive hourly rate.

Interested?

Interviews and offers can move quickly. Send your CV to Oluali Titelman at [e-mail] or call [phone] today to secure your spot in the process.

Seniority level:

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

• Full‑time

Job function:

• Manufacturing, Science, and Strategy/Planning

Industries:

• Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing