Manager Facility and Engineering

HAL Allergy International; Leiden; À distance; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

30 leave days

Pension & health insurance

Leiden HQ office

Dynamic environment

Résumé du poste

HAL Allergy International seeks a Manager Facilities & Engineering in Leiden to lead maintenance, calibration, validation, and critical capital projects. You will drive reliability, energy management, and documentation while guiding engineering teams to support GMP manufacturing and regulatory compliance.

The role demands 3-5 years of leadership in a regulated environment, with strong technical knowledge and fluency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in Engineering, Facilities, or Maintenance within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, utilities, automation, maintenance systems, validation, and GMP.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the Facilities & Engineering team and set objectives.
• Develop and implement maintenance, calibration, validation, and reliability strategies.
• Manage engineering and capital investment projects from concept through implementation.
• Oversee technical systems & documentation; maintain accurate drawings and change records.
• Oversee energy/utilities management and drive efficiency improvements.
• Manage spare parts, inventory, and critical supplies for uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure GMP, EHS, and regulatory compliance; support inspections and audits.

Connaissances

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Dutch-English Fluency

Formation

Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master)

Description du poste

The Manager Facilities & Engineering is responsible for ensuring the reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of all facilities, utilities, equipment, and engineering systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role leads maintenance, calibration, validation, technical projects, energy management, and engineering teams to support business continuity and operational excellence.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop the Facilities & Engineering team.
• Set departmental objectives, manage performance, and support employee development.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Maintenance, Calibration & Reliability

• Develop and implement maintenance, calibration, validation, and reliability strategies.
• Ensure equipment and utility systems remain fit for purpose and GMP compliant.
• Lead breakdown management, root cause investigations, and CAPA activities.

Capital Projects

• Manage engineering and capital investment projects from concept through implementation.
• Ensure delivery within scope, budget, timeline, and quality requirements.
• Manage external service providers and contractors.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Assess outsourcing opportunities and associated risks.

Technical Systems & Documentation

• Maintain technical systems and engineering documentation.
• Ensure drawings, specifications, manuals, and change records are accurate and up to date.

Energy & Utility Management

• Oversee utility systems and energy consumption.
• Identify and implement efficiency and sustainability improvements.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Manage technical spare parts, consumables, and engineering inventory.
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts to support uninterrupted operations.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
• Support inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in Engineering, Facilities, or Maintenance within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, utilities, automation, maintenance systems, validation, and GMP.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Who are we looking for?

• Leadership & People Development
• Results Orientation & Accountability
• Strategic Thinking
• Project Management
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Expertise

Our offer

• You will be part of a steadily growing and dynamic biopharmaceutical company offering a great environment for self-starters.
• A culture that is characterized by entrepreneurial spirit and a friendly and helpful atmosphere. The patient’s well-being is always our top priority. This combination is the basis for an interesting and challenging environment.
• You will be working in our dynamic headquarters in Leiden, where we work on the full project pipeline from development to commercial production.
• Being part of a company that is geared towards helping people live happier and healthier lives.
• A competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.
• 30 leave days.
• Company contribution to a pension package and health insurance.

HAL Allergy, for those who seek pharmaceutical innovation

HAL Allergy is one of the European top players in the development, production and distribution of allergen immunotherapies for the treatment and prevention of allergic diseases. We focus on the development and manufacturing of modified allergen extracts for the therapeutic and diagnostic purposes of respiratory and food allergies. With all our activities the patient’s well-being is always top of mind. At Hall Allergy we foster open discussions, an entrepreneurial spirit and close collaborations within the teams and with our international colleagues summing up to more than 300 highly specialized people across various positions. If you too would like to become a part of an innovative and challenging pharmaceutical manufacturer, then this is your perfect opportunity!

HAL Allergy is headquartered in Leiden, where all disciplines work under one roof, from development to sales. We work in an informal, culturally diverse organization with room for growth and continued personal development. HAL Allergy is located in the middle of the thriving and energetic Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest innovation district of the Netherlands in the field of Life Sciences & Health. The central train station and the ancient city center of Leiden are just a 5 minute bike ride away from our office.