Technical Operations Manager

Sire Search; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sire Search in Leiden area is seeking a Technical Operations Manager for a global healthcare client with a newly established lentiviral vector manufacturing facility in Sassenheim. You will lead a team of around 15 technical specialists supporting manufacturing operations and ensure GMP, safety and quality requirements are met.

You will drive technical improvements, manage equipment and single-use systems, and partner with Operations, QA, QC, MSAT, IT and other functions on projects to optimize

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical GMP production environment.
• 6+ years of people leadership experience at Supervisor or Manager level.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience delivering Lean projects, both technically and as a leader.
• Experience with technical projects involving equipment, materials or single-use systems.
• Knowledge of EHSS and regulatory requirements in a GMP environment.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work effectively in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Knowledge of JJOS methodology and systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the CoE team of technical specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean methodology

GMP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a global healthcare organization with a newly established lentiviral vector manufacturing facility in Sassenheim. The facility supports commercial production within a highly regulated GMP environment, with a strong focus on technical excellence, quality and continuous improvement.

Role Description

As Technical Operations Manager, you will lead a team of around 15 technical specialists supporting manufacturing operations. You will oversee technical improvements, equipment and single-use solutions, complex problem solving and cross-functional projects, while ensuring GMP, safety and quality requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the CoE team of technical specialists.
• Oversee technical changes and equipment and single-use improvement projects.
• Provide technical expertise and support the resolution of complex process issues.
• Partner with Operations, QA, QC, MSAT, IT and other functions on technical projects.
• Drive improvements focused on quality, cost, cycle time and capacity.
• Support new product and process implementation within manufacturing.
• Review and approve technical documentation and specifications.
• Monitor equipment performance, maintenance and recurring technical issues.
• Allocate resources to deliver projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Promote innovation, Lean and continuous improvement within the facility.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical GMP production environment.
• 6+years of people leadership experience at Supervisor or Manager level.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience delivering Lean projects, both technically and as a leader.
• Experience with technical projects involving equipment, materials or single-use systems.
• Knowledge of EHSS and regulatory requirements in a GMP environment.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work effectively in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Knowledge of JJOS methodology and systems is an advantage.