Production Team Leader

Production Team Lead

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 15 Biotech Associates to deliver manufacturing operations safely, efficiently and on time.
• Partner with another Production Team Lead and the Production Manager to ensure seamless 24/7 production continuity.
• Drive on-time completion of manufacturing documentation, investigations and batch closure activities.
• Promote a culture of quality, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, safety standards and company procedures.
• Coach, mentor and support team members, fostering engagement, accountability and professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Manufacturing Compliance to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with business needs.

This role operates on a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, providing leadership across day, evening and night shifts. You will lead a team of approximately 15 Biotech Associates and work alongside another Production Team Lead, who manages an additional team of 15 colleagues on each shift, ensuring continuous manufacturing operations.

Lead a high-performing manufacturing team and play a key role in delivering life-changing cell and gene therapies to patients around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to combine people leadership with operational excellence in a fast-paced biotechnology manufacturing environment.

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace where every contribution matters.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A comprehensive benefits package tailored to role and location.
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and grow your career within a global life sciences organization.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

The full-time annual base pay for this position in the Netherlands is expected to range between 50,250 Euros and 70,350 Euros. Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role-related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.

• Experience leading teams within biotechnology, pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Strong planning, prioritization and decision-making skills in a fast-paced production setting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach, influence and provide clear direction to teams.
• Experience managing investigations, deviations, CAPAs or manufacturing documentation is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule and lead teams across all shift patterns.