Interim Manager Development Facility

Tasks

• Lead and coordinate all operational activities within the Development Facility.
• Manage laboratory planning, organisation, purchasing and inventory.
• Ensure laboratories, equipment and infrastructure remain safe, compliant and fully operational.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration and qualification.
• Coach, supervise and evaluate laboratory team of technicians and scientists.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, laboratory safety standards and internal quality procedures.
• Act as permit owner and ensure ongoing compliance with all required licenses and permits, including Environmental Permit, ML-I/ML-II, BSL-II and Animal By-Product regulations.
• Serve as process owner for key Quality Management System (QMS) processes, including Purchasing, Training, Supplier Management, Infrastructure & Work Environment, and Identification & Traceability.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including building management, suppliers, TU/e, service providers and other relevant partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory operations and quality systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Regenative Medicine or a related life sciences discipline.
• At least four years of experience managing a laboratory or similar technical environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and QMS.
• Knowledge of ML-I/ML-II regulations, animal by-products and working with patient-derived materials.
• Hands-on knowledge of mammalian cell culture, cell assays, histology, material fabrication and biomaterial characterization techniques.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Varied role: A meaningful role within one of the Netherlands' most innovative regenerative medicine initiatives.
• Significant impact: Direct involvement in cutting-edge R&D and technology development projects.
• Dynamic culture: A dynamic startup environment with plenty of responsibility and autonomy.
• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexibel Work Options: A six-month interim contract for 24–32 hours per week.

Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands (hybrid) Compensation: €5,122 to €6,969 / year