Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden B.V., part of the globally operating Eurofins Scientific network, is a leading GMP-certified contract laboratory serving the (bio)pharmaceutical industry. Based at the Leiden Bio Science Park, we provide a comprehensive range of microbiological, viral, chemical, and physical quality control testing for pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. In addition to our standard test packages, we develop and validate productspecific methods in close collaboration with our clients, and we also offer smallscale manufacturing services. 

We have a professional team consisting of a mix of young and experienced people with different backgrounds and experiences. Together we strengthen global healthcare and help advance the pharmaceutical product quality and patient safety worldwide. 

As Teamlead Project Management, you are responsible for leading and developing the Project Management team while driving improvements in project management processes, planning, communication, and operational performance. Thereby you facilitate the continued growth of the department and increase the effectiveness of the organization.

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Leading, coaching and developing the Project Management team.
• Improving and standardizing project management processes, such as scoping, project monitoring, communication, reporting mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain forecasting processes for project demand.
• Implement structured capacity planning in collaboration with laboratory management.
• Establish clear prioritization processes for routine and non-routine activities.
• The role also supports in all regular project management activities within the department, including project intake, scoping, planning, forecasting, prioritization, customer communication, reporting, and project execution oversight.

A key objective of the role is to create a scalable and future-proof Project Management organization that supports efficient project execution, customer satisfaction, business growth, and effective collaboration across departments and Business Units.

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management, preferably within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, CDMO, or laboratory environment.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams.
• Experience with process improvement, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferably experience in a customer-focused and results-oriented environment.
• Located in the Netherlands with a valid work permit.

Duration

This is initially a one-year assignment at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden. This assignment may be extended and potentially lead to a permanent position. This is not predetermined yet.

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden B.V.: A world of possibilities   

This position is based at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden on the Bio Science Park in Leiden. We have a close-knit team where collegiality and collaboration come first. We offer a responsible and challenging position within the team with room for your own ideas and input. Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden also offers:    

• A competitive salary;   
• Flexible working hours;   
• 25 days of vacation with the option to purchase 7 additional days (based on a fulltime contract);   
• Travel allowance of 23 cents net per kilometer. Are you traveling by public transport? Then your travel expenses will be fully reimbursed via NS Business Card;   
• Participation in a pension scheme with 50% contribution by Eurofins;   
• Each month, you accumulate a choice budget balance of 8.95% of your gross salary. This includes, among other things, holiday pay and a year-end bonus. You can choose to have this amount paid out, or you can use it to buy extra days off, for example. You choose what suits you best;   
• Discount on additional health insurance;   
• Tax benefit via FiscFree when purchasing various products and services via your gross salary, such as a bicycle, sports contribution, fitness, mobile telephony, computers & tablets or a weekend away;   
• Professional training and opportunities for training and development;   
• Training options via the online learning platform Good Habitz.   

Working at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden offers you the flexibility and personal touch of working in a medium sized and dynamic company, whilst also allowing you to benefit from having Eurofins as a parent company. Our ambitious growth plans provide ample opportunities for our employees:   

• Diverse developmental opportunities within the organization;   
• A large client portfolio ensures a lot of diversity in your work.   

Would you like to know more?  

For questions regarding the position, please follow the link below ‘I’m interested’ in order to contact the hiring manager.  

Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.