Production Pharmacist

Working at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek: the most beautiful thing you can do with your talent! Behind the scenes of the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek pharmacy, the focus is on designing, making, and supplying medicines. Here lies the world of pharmacy, and one thing is central: the treatment of cancer. Does your pharmacist's heart beat faster at the production of experimental (biotechnological) medicinal products such as tablets, capsules, but also plasmid DNA and T-cells? Then our pharmacy would love to meet you!

The production pharmacist bears responsibility for maintaining processes and equipment at GMP level within the Production department. As a production pharmacist:

• You are responsible for the continuity of production by maintaining facilities and equipment at GMP level;

• You are the contact person for analysts and/or pharmacy staff if there are production-related incidents;

• You take care of various activities, such as reviewing maintenance reports, writing deviations/OOS/complaints, setting up and performing root-cause analyses, writing CAPAs, and drafting and adjusting production documentation (procedures, operating instructions, registration forms, etc.);

• You contribute to the improvement of the quality system, such as the implementation of new regulations (e.g., implementation of the Contamination Control Strategy from GMP Annex 1);

• You report to the team leader.

The pharmacy of the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek is responsible for the medication supply of the hospital. Within the Pharmacy, hospital pharmacy is practiced in full scope, including the production of (biotechnological) medicinal products in a state-of-the-art production facility (1000m2), the (bio)analysis of medicinal products, and the distribution of (research) medication. Various techniques are used, including tableting, sachet filling, extrusion, spray drying, freeze drying, and fermentation. Additionally, our pharmacy has an active Adoptive Cell Therapy (ACT) program. This is a new type of immunotherapy where T-cells are taken from the patient's body, grown to large numbers in the cleanroom, and returned to the same patient at the institute. You will work in a driven and multidisciplinary team of (hospital) pharmacists, assistants, analysts, researchers, and physicians.

At the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, we all commit to the same goal: the best care for every patient and every type of cancer. That is no small feat. But not impossible. Here, science and care work together on innovation. Time and again, we find new ways that help people with cancer worldwide. Here we save lives, we win time and quality.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who enjoys working with the production of medicinal products. We also encourage pharmacists who have recently graduated or are about to graduate to apply! Furthermore:

• You see what needs to be done and take on your tasks independently;  

• You are a social colleague who maintains a flexible attitude in a dynamic working environment;

• You communicate clearly and are proficient in both Dutch and English;

• Knowledge of GMP is a plus;

• You already possess, or are about to possess, a university degree (WO) in pharmacy.

The basis for your terms of employment is in accordance with the Cao Ziekenhuizen (Collective Labour Agreement for Hospitals). You will receive from us:

• A one-year contract for 36 hours per week, with a view to a permanent contract; 

• A gross monthly salary between € 4,824 and € 7,269 based on a 36-hour work week, corresponding to FWG 65 and depending on your experience;

• 144 vacation hours and 57 hours of Personal Life Stage Budget, based on full-time employment;

• An annual 8.33% holiday allowance and a fixed year-end bonus of 8.33%;

• A travel allowance of € 0.23 per km;

• Free parking at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, but with our bicycle scheme and discounts on public transport, we also make it attractive for you to leave the car behind;

• A great opportunity in a specialized hospital where you can also continue to learn and grow if you wish: the AVL Academy offers innovative and inspiring education in the field of oncological expertise, skills, and personal development;

• Opportunities to exercise at our Fit Boutiqs;

• An active staff association and Young AVL: associations that organize sporting, cultural, and creative activities and events;

• An employer contribution of 50% towards your pension at Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn and collective discounts with health insurers IZZ, Zorg en Zekerheid, and Zilveren Kruis.

We are curious about your talent. Will you make the difference in the world of cancer? Apply quickly via the application button and add your CV and motivation letter to the form.

For more information about the position, please contact Cynthia Nijenhuis (Head of Pharmacy Facility) via c.nijenhuis@nki.nl. For questions about the application procedure, please contact Daphne Heemskerk (Recruiter) via d.heemskerk@nki.nl.

The vacancy is open for applications until 31 October. We may be able to invite suitable candidates for an interview even before the closing date.

A reference check is part of the application procedure.