Head of Facilities

We are looking for a Head of Facilities to join our team!

We are looking for a technical manager to lead our Facilities team. This position reports directly to the Site Director. In addition to overseeing projects, budgets and planning, this role requires active involvement in day-to-day technical operations. There are currently 6 people in the team, which is in a build-up phase. As this is a small team, we are seeking someone who brings both managerial experience and strong technical expertise and is not afraid to get involved. If you're a practical leader who enjoys combining managerial oversight with hands-on work, this could be the perfect role for you.

Delpharm Leiden is a dedicated development center within the Delpharm network, focusing on injectable dosage forms. Connecting our team of experts with advanced equipment, like our recently acquired HRMS, we position ourselves as specialists in our field. Providing a comprehensive range of services from research & development to clinical phase. Our team, capable of handing potent compounds, sets high standards when it comes to safety, quality and employee well-being. Driven by the aspiration to continuously enhance our services, we apply methodologies such as Quality by Design (QbD), data science and lean principles. These practices not only contribute to the refinement of our internal processes but also enable us to meet the evolving needs of our customers with the end goal in mind: impacting the patients life.

Furthermore, joining Delpharm Leiden means becoming a member of an international and diverse organization. We have a close team fostering lasting connections, where many individuals have dedicated 10 years or more to our collective success. Together with our active Staff Association we arrange several social activities a year and share work, hobbies and personal experiences in our frequent get togethers and our staff magazine. These and many other initiatives allow us to create a rich and supportive community within our workplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Facilities and IT team, including managerial responsibilities and workforce planning
• Manage all technical projects related to facilities, utilities and maintenance including budget
• Together with a team of specialist you will manage the successful installation, qualification and maintenance of class A and B environment in our new pilot facility
• Study, evaluate and plan accordingly to the daily reports submitted by the Facilities team
• Ensure the quality and maintenance of equipment, utilities and building (HVAC, water system, fire alarms, compressed air and gasses) production (filling lines, RABS, autoclave and washer), laboratory equipment and offices using your own technical expertise
• Responsible for timely qualification as per regulatory expectations in collaboration with Engineers and QA. Capable of reviewing and approving IOPQ documentation.
• Study, monitor and report on a monthly basis
• Guide and oversee maintenance and purchase of technology and equipment
• Responsible for functioning HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) committee to ensure a suitable working environment
• Collaborate and build strong relations with external parties and the global Delpharm network
• Frequent contact and annual monitoring of the vendors performances and provide feedback to maintain successful working relation
• Responsible for the safety and maintenance of the building in collaboration with our safety committee continuously improving our safety standards
• Responsible for replacement strategy plan
• Building CAPEX (Capital Expenditures) list together with other department heads

We are looking for a Head of Facilities with the following profile

• BSc and 5+ years of Facilities Management in the pharmaceutical field
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and GMP requirements for sterile environments
• Experience with facility management
• Strong knowledge of utilities and equipment (HVAC, gasses, compressed air, water system etc.)
• Experience with laboratory equipment and environments
• Health, Safety and Environmental management
• A minimum working knowledge of Dutch is required.
• Service Minded

We offer you

• A great place to work within a team of motivated specialist
• Learning and development opportunities
• Market conform salary based on experience (€6.000 - €7.500)
• Variable pay bonus
• 25 holidays + 6 Delpharm designated days
• Pension scheme including personal options such as partner pension, ANW shortfall and extra savings
• NS business card or Travel allowance
• Laptop and company phone