Production Support Supervisor
Ghent | GMP I People manager I Supervisor I Production I English & Dutch | ref. 1109555
Your new company
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving cell therapies, such as CAR-T, for the treatment of cancer. They collaborate with Johnson & Johnson to produce advanced therapies for multiple myeloma.
Your new role
As a Production Support Supervisor, you will lead a team responsible for essential support activities in the manufacturing of CAR-T cell therapies.
You will coordinate tasks such as Grade B room cleaning, material transfer and replenishment, sterilization, and cryopreservation.
You will ensure these processes are executed safely and in compliance with cGMP standards, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and coach the production support team
2. Act as the point of contact for quality and GMP compliance within support operations
3. Manage documentation such as batch records, SOPs, and work instructions
4. Coordinate and optimize support activities and schedules
5. Support tech transfer and process improvement initiatives
6. Lead daily Tier 1 & Tier 2 meetings to ensure clear communication and task alignment
7. Prepare for internal and external audits
8. Ensure compliance with EHS and GMP regulations
Your profile
9. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Pharmacy, or a related field.
10. Minimum 1 year of experience in a GMP or ATMP environment.
11. At least 5 years of leadership experience managing teams of 10+ people.
12. Fluent in both Dutch and English.
13. Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
14. Hands-on mindset with great attention to detail.
15. Clear and structured communication.
16. Experience with Lean/Operational Excellence is a plus.
17. Willingness to work in shifts, including evenings and weekends.
18. Flexibility to work overtime on short notice.
19. You must also have a registered address in Belgium, preferably near Ghent.
What you'll get in return
20. A meaningful job in an innovative and international environment.
21. A permanent contract with a competitive salary package, including meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, double holiday pay, bonuses, and extra statutory vacation days.
22. A unique work rhythm: 4 days on, 4 days off.
23. Opportunities for personal development and training.
24. Participation in fun and informal team events.
What you need to do now
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