The Production Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of approximately 15 Biotech Associates within a GMP-regulated cell and gene therapy manufacturing environment. The role combines people leadership with operational oversight, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations across a 24/7 production schedule. The position partners closely with Production, QA, QC, and Manufacturing Compliance teams to maintain production continuity, support batch release activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Non-Negotiable Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Experience leading a manufacturing or production team within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience working within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience overseeing manufacturing operations or production activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, OR equivalent practical manufacturing leadership experience.
- Availability to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including day, evening, and night shifts.
Desirable Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Experience within cell therapy, gene therapy, biologics, or advanced therapy manufacturing.
- Experience managing manufacturing investigations.
- Experience handling deviations.
- Experience managing CAPAs.
- Experience reviewing or completing manufacturing documentation and batch records.
- Experience collaborating with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), or Manufacturing Compliance teams.
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing production staff.
- Experience working in high-volume or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of operational efficiency, productivity improvement, and cost optimization initiatives.
Practicalities
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Permanent
Location: Geleen, Netherlands
Hybrid: No, fully on-site due to 24/7 manufacturing operations
Working Pattern: 24/7 rotating shift schedule (day, evening, and night shifts)
Interested in discussing this opportunity confidentially?
? m.vansloun@panda-int.com
? +31 20 204 4502