Senior Production Team Lead

Oxford Global Resources; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27% shift allowance

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources is seeking a Senior Production Team Lead for a leading international biotech organization in the Netherlands. You will manage a team of approximately 15 manufacturing associates in a GMP cleanroom, driving daily production, quality compliance, and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and at least 4 years of leadership in GMP manufacturing, with experience in cell therapy/ATMP environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in GMP manufacturing.
• Experience within Cell Therapy, ATMP, Biopharma, Biotechnology, or Advanced Therapies.
• Strong understanding of GMP, aseptic manufacturing, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Hands-on manufacturing mindset with strong people leadership skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of ±15 manufacturing associates.
• Drive daily production activities in a GMP cleanroom environment.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, and safety standards.
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and batch documentation.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, and Manufacturing Compliance teams.
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Work in a 5-shift manufacturing schedule.

Skills

Leadership 4+ yrs

GMP manufacturing

ATMP experience

People leadership

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology/Life Sciences

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Production Team Lead, Production Supervisor, or Biotech Team Lead with a background in cell therapy, ATMP, biotechnology, or biopharmaceutical manufacturing?

Join a leading international biotech organization and lead a team producing life-changing cell therapies in a GMP-regulated cleanroom environment. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on manufacturing expertise with people leadership while building your career in one of the fastest-growing sectors in life sciences.

Job Description

As Senior Production Team Lead, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of ±15 manufacturing associates
• Drive daily production activities in a GMP cleanroom environment
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, and safety standards
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and batch documentation
• Collaborate with QA, QC, and Manufacturing Compliance teams
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement
• Work in a 5-shift manufacturing schedule

Profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in GMP manufacturing
• Experience within Cell Therapy, ATMP, Biopharma, Biotechnology, or Advanced Therapies
• Strong understanding of GMP, aseptic manufacturing, deviations, and CAPAs
• Hands-on manufacturing mindset with strong people leadership skills
• Fluent in English

Employment Conditions

• Salary: €68,000 - €78,000 gross per year
• 27% shift allowance (included for pension and holiday pay calculations)
• Permanent employment
• Extensive onboarding and leadership development opportunities
• International, fast-growing biotech environment

Please note that only candidates who already hold a valid EU work permit or have the unrestricted right to work within the European Union will be considered for this position. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available.

Keywords:

Manufacturing Team Lead, Production Team Lead, Cell Therapy, ATMP, Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, GMP, Cleanroom, Gene Therapy, Biotech Leadership, Life Sciences.
Vacancy number: 27662