Equipment Specialist EU - Contractor (6 months), Leiden

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos. We’re a dynamic fast growing Biotech company in the business of changing lives.

Galapagos’ mission is to make a lasting positive contribution to society through discovery of innovative therapies for diseases with large unmet medical need. Galapagos seeks to develop a robust portfolio of therapies that have the potential to revolutionize existing treatment paradigms. The company’s ambition is to become a leading global biopharmaceutical company, focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative medicines to improve patients’ lives.

Galapagos is now entering an exciting new chapter to expand and diversify its pipeline for the future, starting with oncology, specifically CAR-T cell-therapy, a transformative treatment of different types of cancer. We bring a novel, decentralized point-of-care cell therapy manufacturing model, which has the potential to offer efficient, 7-day time to treatment and avoids complex logistics, resulting in potential better patient outcomes and broader access.

For the Galapagos organisation in Leiden/NL, we are looking for a highly motivated Equipment Specialist
Contractor for 6 months.

Scope of the role:

The Equipment Specialist will be responsible for initiating and maintaining the overall lifecycle of equipment located at Galapagos’ multiple Decentralized Manufacturing facilities within Europe. In this position, the Equipment Specialist will also provide support and their equipment compliance expertise for equipment designed and customized to meet Galapagos’ needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out the deployment of new instruments within our Decentralized Manufacturing network
• Oversee and coordinate the qualification and maintenance of instruments
• Ensure data integrity and proper user management on the instruments
• Review and assess technical documentation such as vendor IOQs and PQs
• Write equipment lifecycle related documentation such as URS, IQs, OQs and PQs
• Write deviations, change controls and CAPAs
• Play an active role in the improvement of the processes around CSV of laboratory equipment

Who are you? 

• BSc in Life Sciences, Biotechnology or related subject
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment lifecycle requirements in a cGMP setting with preferably 1-3 years of experience
• Knowledge and experience with computer system validations is preferred
• Knowledge of GMP, ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements for ATMPs
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities
• Self-driven and can-do mindset, without compromising quality
• Fluent in English
• As this position is based in Bioscience Park in Leiden (NL), you need to be living in the Netherlands

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.