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Technical Lead Manufacturing, Cell Therapy

Leiden – NLFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-24

Core

Drive routine manufacturing operations for novel cell therapy programs, ensuring safety, quality, and GMP compliance in a commercial manufacturing facility.

Role type

Senior IC manufacturing technical lead (cell therapy)

Builds

Cell therapy products for patients with blood cancer

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Required skills

cGMP regulations, deviation investigation, CAPA development, aseptic handling, production planning, SOP execution, team leadership, troubleshooting, change control, electronic batch record systems

Preferred skills

Cell washing, cell separation, cryopreservation, automated equipment operation, peer-level floor leadership

Technologies

Electronic batch record systems, automated manufacturing equipment

Responsibilities

Execute operations per SOPs and batch records; lead cross-functional frontline support team; own deviations and lead investigations; qualify as trainer for GMP operations; maintain manufacturing environmental conditions; solve complex operational problems; drive right first time execution; delegate for manager.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with peer-level leadership