EU Equipment and Systems Lead - Leiden (NL)

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

We’re in the business of changing lives. In our quest to discover and develop life-improving medicines we go where no one has ever gone before. In every challenge we face, we see new opportunities. We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you: The ‘make-it-happener’.

Scope of the job

We are seeking an EU Equipment and Systems Lead to join the EU Technical Support team, leading the equipment life cycle management activities at our decentralized manufacturing sites. In this role, you will be overseeing the activities ongoing within the team, being responsible for the timelines and quality of the deliverables.

Your role

• Responsible for the lifecycle of equipment at our DMUs (Decentralized Manufacturing Units), including manufacturing and QC equipment.
• Support root-cause investigations for deviations, determine corrective actions and support implementation of change controls.
• Support and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Closely collaborate with Quality Assurance, Global Technical Support and other departments.
• Collaborate with other departments regarding data integrity, system implementation (MES, SAP) related topics.
• Review and approve procedures, protocols and reports.
• Lead, perform and review compliance related topics; deviations, CAPAs, change controls, ...
• Onboarding of new team members.

In this position, you will report to our Head of EU Technical Support.

Who are you? 

• BSc/MSc in life sciences, biotechnology, engineering or related discipline, with at least 7 years relevant working experience.
• Extensive experience with GMP manufacturing and Quality Control, Quality Systems, Cell & Gene therapy processes, automated bioreactors and process validation.
• Responsible for own projects while pursuing company goals in open collaboration.
• Result-driven and can-do mindset, without compromising quality and compliance.
• Good interpersonal skills and written and spoken fluency in English.
• Team player, and good communication.

What's in it for you? 

At Galapagos, we prioritize your continuous growth and development, fostering a culture of empowerment. Our employees are the driving force behind our mission to lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment with strong focus on your health and well-being. Join us in our journey towards sustainability, as we strive to make a lasting impact on both the industry and the planet.

Galapagos is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or job applicant based on personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job.

We are Galapagos: together we make it happen…!