Manager Investigations & Improvement
Offer
- challenging position within a large pharmaceutical organization in the Netherlands
- temporary contract with the possibility of a permanent appointment
- temporary position till 2025-10-06, permanent position possible after 6 months
Role
As Manager of the Investigations & Improvement (I&I) department, you play a crucial role in supporting the Operations department. You contribute to the development and implementation of improvement processes, including CAPA and Change Control, while coordinating pharmaceutical production. You oversee existing production processes by conducting detailed investigations (gDR) and analyzing batch documentation and reviews, with the aim of ensuring optimal workflows and product quality.
In this role, you develop and implement departmental objectives aligned with the annual production plan. You provide direction and leadership to the Investigations & Improvement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You plan, prioritize, and oversee departmental activities to ensure efficient execution, aligning them with broader operational goals.
Additionally, you collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (QA, RA, etc.) to identify and address production challenges. As a manager and mentor to a team of nine professionals and specialists, you guide their development and foster a high-performing team atmosphere. You lead investigations into production deviations and implement corrective actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
You adopt a data-driven approach to processes, analyze opportunities for improvement, and prepare for inspections and audits by national and international authorities, ensuring the department’s expertise is well-represented. In short, you are the driving force behind process optimization and quality assurance within production.
This is a temporary position based on interim or secondment.
Profile
- master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmacy;
- experience leading an investigation and improvement team within the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on continuous manufacturing improvement;
- proven success in implementing process improvements and CAPA;
- knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements;
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis;
- excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with a coaching approach;
- passion for quality and continuous improvement, with experience building high-performing teams;
- experience in data analysis and problem-solving in a pharmaceutical context.
Organization
Our client’s mission is to be a world leader in generic medicines and biopharmaceuticals and to improve the lives of patients worldwide. For over a century, healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers have relied on our client’s medications. They strive to develop innovative specialty treatments. With over 43,000 employees in more than 70 countries worldwide, their diversity of perspectives, talents, and experience is key to their continued success. Their strong organizational culture offers you the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives and add value to your career.
Application
Interested? Send your CV and motivation, quoting reference number MSP/24-283-DD, to Annerien Peters at info@derksenderks.nl. For more information, you can call, text, or WhatsApp Annerien via +31 (0)6 45403933..
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