Associate Director Production

Job title:

Associate Director Production

Company:

Halix

Job description

The Associate Director Production is responsible for the Production Department and will report to the VP Operations. This role is dynamic and involves a balance between technical expertise and management skills, with oversight of manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and leading teams in the development and execution of production strategies. This will require collaboration with other departments, working closely together with QA, maintenance, validation, engineering & facilities, Supply Chain and project management, to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely production of biotech products, with a strong focus on compliance and optimization.Your tasks

• Align with business goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency.
• Accurate planning and execution of all production activities by managing resource allocation, ensuring adequate staffing and equipment to meet project deliverables.
• Oversee day-to-day production operations, setting priorities, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
• Responsible for reporting of production progress and operational issues. Responsible for accurate and prompt action or escalation in case of risks to the Master Production Schedule.
• Troubleshoot, resolve production issues and bottlenecks and conduct root cause analysis for any production failures or deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and mentor the production team providing coaching, performance reviews, and professional development opportunities to build and improve team capabilities.
• Foster a positive work environment to ensure high levels of engagement and productivity.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Introduce innovative production techniques and technologies and develop plans and proposals for investments.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of operations and prepare and present regular performance reports.
• Ensure all production activities comply with GMP and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare for and support external and internal audits.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment complying to EHS guidelines.
• Generation and review of manufacturing batch records, appropriate operating procedure, work instructions and other quality management documentation.

You have

• HLO/BSc or MSc degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, biotechnology).
• At least 7 years of experience in working in a comparable role in a biopharmaceutical company with sound knowledge of USP and DSP processes and proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, solid understanding of regulatory requirements and quality management systems; knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies is a advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of the English and language, both verbally as in writing. Dutch is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and drive change.

Who are we looking for?

• Professional self-development
• Result oriented
• Accountability
• Cooperation
• Customer focus
• Planning & organizing
• Analytical thinking

Our offer

• You will be part of a steadily growing and dynamic biopharmaceutical company offering a great environment for self-starters.
• A culture that is characterized by entrepreneurial spirit and close and transparent communication. The patient’s well-being is always our top priority. This combination is the basis for an interesting and challenging environment.
• You will be working in our dynamic headquarters in Leiden.
• Being part of a company that is focused on excellence in GMP Manufacturing.
• A competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.

Your applicationWe look forward to hearing from you! We are interested in your CV, but we also want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality and what drives you to apply. So be sure to include a brief cover letter telling us why you are a match for this position. The application process consists of an introduction by the Recruiter, two interviews either via video call or live at our office in Leiden with the Hiring Manager and/or a Department Specialist followed by contract negotiations. Depending on the vacancy, an assessment could be part of the process.Important notice to search firms and recruitment agenciesHALIX does not accept unsolicited approaches from recruitment agencies and/or search firms (such as, for instance, the sending of resumes) for any job posted on this or a referring website. All recruitment agencies and search firms are required to contact HALIX Recruitment via recruitment@hal-allergy.com to enquire about a potential recruitment or search agreement with HALIX.HALIX, Bioscience as a ServiceHALIX is a fast growing, biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on viral vector and recombinant protein products. We support our customers with the development & commercialization of biologics enabling the treatment & prevention of life threatening conditions such as cancer, COVID-19, influenza and other infectious diseases. Our state of the art GMP manufacturing facilities and our experienced and dedicated team of people ensures manufacturing capabilities which meet the highest quality standards, a service oriented way of working and a flexible mindset. If you too would like to become part of an innovative and challenging contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), then this is a perfect opportunity!HALIX is headquartered in Leiden, where all disciplines work under one roof, from development to sales. We work in an informal, culturally diverse organization with room for growth and continued personal development. HALIX is located in the middle of the thriving and energetic Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest innovation district of the Netherlands in the field of Life Sciences & Health. The central train station and the ancient city center of Leiden are just a 5 minute bike ride away from our office.

Expected salary

Location

Leiden, Zuid-Holland

Job date

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 07:03:41 GMT

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