Director pharma process Vacatures

Over de vacature

Overview

In deze rol ben jij eindverantwoordelijk voor de strategische en operationele aansturing van Pharma Process, met circa 100 medewerkers. Je vertaalt de Pharma Operations-strategie naar concrete resultaten en zorgt voor efficiënte, schaalbare en volledig conforme end-to-end farmaceutische processen. Je werkt aan groei en professionalisering, stimuleert eigenaarschap en leidt multidisciplinair samen met Operations, Quality en Supply Chain. Je hebt een duidelijke impact op kwaliteit, productiviteit en service in een internationale omgeving.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden / Benefits

• Flexibele werktijden
• Uitgebreid onboardingprogramma
• Arbeidsvoorwaardenpakket incl. vakantiegeld en pensioen
• Reiskostenvergoeding
• Collectieve zorgverzekering
• Trainingen en doorgroeimogelijkheden

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Eindverantwoordelijkheid voor strategische en operationele aansturing van Pharma Process
• Leiding geven aan circa 100 medewerkers verdeeld over meerdere teams
• Zorgdragen voor efficiënte, hoogwaardige en conforme end-to-end farmaceutische processen
• Sturen op KPI's en klantfeedback en vertalen naar duurzame verbeteringen
• Ontwikkelen van leiderschap en teams; cultuur van prestatie en continue verbetering
• Samenwerken met Operations, Quality, Supply Chain en andere stakeholders voor strategische projecten
• Balanceren van operationele excellentie met kwaliteits- en compliancebewustzijn
• Nemen van weloverwogen beslissingen in complexe situaties

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Afgeronde HBO- of WO-opleiding in relevante richting

• Minimaal 5-7 jaar leidinggevende ervaring in een grotere operationele omgeving (bij voorkeur farmaceutisch of gereguleerd)

• Ruime ervaring met Operational Excellence, procesoptimalisatie, performance management en KPI sturing

• Ervaring met ERP-systemen, digitale procesmanagementoplossingen en moderne operationele tools

• Vloeiend Nederlands en Engels; basis Duits

• Ondernemend, analytisch en inspirerend leider die mensen kan verbinden, ontwikkelen en motiveren

• leiderschap en people development

• analytisch denken

• inspirerende en verbindende communicatie

• Operational Excellence

• procesoptimalisatie

• KPI- en performance management

Over de vacature

Overview

In dieser Rolle tragen Sie die strategische und operative Gesamtverantwortung für den Bereich Pharma Process und führen ein mehrstufiges Management-Team. Sie steuern End-to-End-Rezeptprozesse, verbessern kontinuierlich Qualität, Produktivität und Servicelevel sowie regulatorische Konformität. Als zentrale Schnittstelle fördern Sie bereichsübergreifende Zusammenarbeit und setzen strategische Projekte erfolgreich um. Die Position bietet Gestaltungsspielraum bei der Skalierung von Prozessen in einem wachsenden, regulierten Umfeld. Sie arbeiten eng mit Operations, Quality und Supply Chain zusammen und prägen die Zukunft der Pharmazie.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden / Benefits

• Flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle
• Umfangreiches Onboarding mit individuellem Einarbeitungsplan
• Urlaubsgeldzahlung
• Fahrkostenvergütung
• Betriebliche Pension & Krankenversicherungspaket in den Niederlanden
• Gesundheitsförderung/Internes Fitnessstudio

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Gesamtverantwortung für Pharma Process und Führung von ca. 100 Mitarbeitenden über mehrere Teams hinweg
• Sicherstellung eines reibungslosen, effizienten End-to-End-Rezeptbearbeitungsprozesses mit regulatorischer Konformität
• Steuerung der Performance anhand KPIs, Kundenfeedback und operativer Kennzahlen und Ableitung von Verbesserungsmaßnahmen
• Weiterentwicklung von Führungskräften und Teams sowie Förderung einer leistungsorientierten Kultur
• Schnittstelle zwischen Operations, Quality, Supply Chain und weiteren Stakeholdern für bereichsübergreifende Umsetzung
• Verknüpfung operativer Exzellenz mit regulatorischer Sicherheit und kundenfokussierte Prozessentwicklung

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Mehrjährige Führungserfahrung in größeren operativen Organisationen (mindestens 5-7 Jahre)

• Erfahrung in Operational Excellence, Prozessoptimierung und Performance Management

• Know-how im Umgang mit ERP-Systemen, digitalen Prozessmanagement-Lösungen und modernen Operations-Tools

• Fließende Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse; Niederländisch ist vorteilhaft

• Unternehmerisches Denken, Eigeninitiative und moderne Führungsqualität

• Führungsstärke und Teamorientierung

• Verhandlungsgeschick und Stakeholder-Management

• Analytische und datenbasierte Entscheidungsfindung

• ERP-Systeme

• digitale Prozessmanagement-Lösungen

• Performance Management und KPI-Tracking

Over de vacature

Overview

In this role you drive the MSAT strategy for Kite's Amsterdam commercial cell therapy facility, leading a high-performing team of managers and senior technical leaders. You ensure robust, compliant manufacturing, technology transfer, and lifecycle activities in a GMP environment, while partnering across functions to deliver reliable patient-facing operations. You shape governance, risk-based decisions, and regulatory readiness, enabling scalable, efficient production. You will influence site and network priorities and advance operational excellence in cell therapy manufacturing.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Define and execute the site MSAT strategy, operating plan, budget, workforce model, governance, capabilities, and performance metrics
• Build and develop an inclusive, high-performing organization of managers and senior technical leaders
• Lead technical governance, escalation, and risk-based decisions for manufacturing support, process performance, validation, and high-impact issues
• Oversee shop-floor support, investigations, root-cause analysis, CAPAs, laboratory studies, and process improvements
• Lead technology transfer and lifecycle management including facility fit, risk assessment, control strategy, comparability, qualification, PPQ readiness, training, and sustained post-transfer performance
• Govern the validation lifecycle using process knowledge, statistics, digital capabilities, and data science to improve robustness, yield, cycle time, and proactive risk management
• Set direction for MSAT laboratories and operational automation, ensuring validated systems, data integrity, and manufacturing integration
• Lead technical content and readiness for regulatory submissions, health-authority inquiries, inspections, and commitments
• Represent site priorities in global forums and collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities & Engineering, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and global MSAT
• Sponsor cross-site initiatives that advance operational excellence, technology modernization, and long-term site and network competitiveness

Belangrijkste vereisten

• PhD/MS in relevant Science/Engineering with biopharmaceutical manufacturing or technology transfer experience OR BA/BS with relevant experience OR High School Diploma with significant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing

• Significant leadership experience in a commercial GMP environment with accountability for technical performance and delivery through managers and senior professionals

• Executive-level communication and influencing skills

• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams

• Problem-solving mindset with ability to prioritize and drive results

• Deep GMP knowledge and experience in cell therapy, biologics, aseptic processing, single-use systems, and automation

• Technology transfer, process validation, comparability, and control strategy

• Validation lifecycle management, data science, statistics, and digital capabilities

Over de vacature

Overview

In this role you drive the MSAT strategy for Kite's Amsterdam commercial cell therapy facility, leading a high-performing team of managers and senior technical leaders. You ensure robust, compliant manufacturing, technology transfer, and lifecycle activities in a GMP environment, while partnering across functions to deliver reliable patient-facing operations. You shape governance, risk-based decisions, and regulatory readiness, enabling scalable, efficient production. You will influence site and network priorities and advance operational excellence in cell therapy manufacturing.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Define and execute the site MSAT strategy, operating plan, budget, workforce model, governance, capabilities, and performance metrics
• Build and develop an inclusive, high-performing organization of managers and senior technical leaders
• Lead technical governance, escalation, and risk-based decisions for manufacturing support, process performance, validation, and high-impact issues
• Oversee shop-floor support, investigations, root-cause analysis, CAPAs, laboratory studies, and process improvements
• Lead technology transfer and lifecycle management including facility fit, risk assessment, control strategy, comparability, qualification, PPQ readiness, training, and sustained post-transfer performance
• Govern the validation lifecycle using process knowledge, statistics, digital capabilities, and data science to improve robustness, yield, cycle time, and proactive risk management
• Set direction for MSAT laboratories and operational automation, ensuring validated systems, data integrity, and manufacturing integration
• Lead technical content and readiness for regulatory submissions, health-authority inquiries, inspections, and commitments
• Represent site priorities in global forums and collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities & Engineering, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and global MSAT
• Sponsor cross-site initiatives that advance operational excellence, technology modernization, and long-term site and network competitiveness

Belangrijkste vereisten

• PhD/MS in relevant Science/Engineering with biopharmaceutical manufacturing or technology transfer experience OR BA/BS with relevant experience OR High School Diploma with significant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing

• Significant leadership experience in a commercial GMP environment with accountability for technical performance and delivery through managers and senior professionals

• Executive-level communication and influencing skills

• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams

• Problem-solving mindset with ability to prioritize and drive results

• Deep GMP knowledge and experience in cell therapy, biologics, aseptic processing, single-use systems, and automation

• Technology transfer, process validation, comparability, and control strategy

• Validation lifecycle management, data science, statistics, and digital capabilities