CareerPlan

Manager, Manufacturing, Cell Therapy

Leiden – NLFull-time2026-09-07 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a manufacturing team to execute safe, compliant, and on-schedule cell therapy production operations in a cleanroom environment.

Role type

First-line people manager (Manufacturing Operations)

Builds

Cell therapy products for patients with serious diseases

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Required skills

cGMP regulations, aseptic processing, cell expansion, cell washing, cryopreservation, BSL-2 / ML-1 environment handling, team leadership, shift management, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

bioprocessing experience, handling human-derived materials, knowledge of manufacturing systems and engineering principles

Technologies

GMP documentation systems, production equipment

Responsibilities

Manage the full people management cycle including onboarding, performance management, and coaching; Plan and oversee daily manufacturing activities including flow of people, product, and materials; Foster a culture of safety, quality, and cGMP compliance; Monitor performance data and lead continuous improvement initiatives; Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve issues and deliver schedules.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC