Biopharmaceutical Process Engineer

The Company: A global healthcare and pharmaceutical organization focused on developing innovative medicines and advanced manufacturing technologies. The organization operates highly regulated production facilities where quality, safety, reliability and continuous improvement are central.

About the Role: We are looking for an Biopharmaceutical Process Engineer to support biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Leiden. You will act as an equipment subject matter expert, improving equipment reliability, supporting asset lifecycle management and preventing contamination. The position combines hands on technical engineering, GMP compliance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement within multidisciplinary manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities: Ensure equipment activities and documentation comply with GMP requirements; Lead asset teams and maintain accurate asset information; Identify equipment replacement needs and contribute to the five year asset plan; Support introduction and implementation of new equipment and systems; Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and recurring inefficiencies; Work with Operations and troubleshooting teams to reduce downtime and production losses; Conduct Gemba walks and assess correct equipment use; Improve equipment safety, quality, reliability, cost and scheduling; Provide expertise in contamination prevention and product integrity; Develop training and promote continuous improvement.

Requirements: Bachelor or Master degree in Bioprocessing, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or a related discipline; Minimum 3 years of biopharmaceutical processing experience with a Bachelor degree; Minimum 1.5 years of relevant experience with a Master degree; Knowledge of GMP requirements; Knowledge of upstream processing operations; Professional English proficiency at B2 level; Strong equipment troubleshooting and analytical capabilities; Ability to perform root cause analysis and develop practical solutions; Strong stakeholder communication skills; Proactive, organized and accountable working style; Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams; Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Teams and relevant business applications.

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