Job Function
Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function
Process Engineering
Job Category
Scientific/Technology
Job Posting Locations
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium; Gent, East Flanders, Belgium
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and hands‑on Material Science Engineer to join our Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) organization in Ghent. In this role, you will be responsible for New Material Introduction, defining and maintaining the Material Control Strategy, and driving continuous process improvements across both clinical and commercial CAR‑T manufacturing.
The ideal candidate combines strong material science expertise with structured project management skills and thrives in a GMP‑regulated environment. You will act as key interface between Operations, Quality, Procurement and external suppliers to ensure material robustness, compliance and process reliability.
Key Responsibilities
* Leads the introduction of new materials in alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
* Define and implement material qualification strategies for use in GMP manufacturing processes.
* Develop and optimize material‑related control strategies to ensure process robustness and product quality.
* Author, review and approve material characterization protocols, reports and risk assessments in preparation for material qualification and process validation.
* Support material release laboratories with technical expertise and lead in‑depth supplier investigations in case of non‑conformances.
* Contribute to quality systems by supporting Deviations, Investigations, Change Controls, CAPAs, Root Cause Analyses and FMEAs.
* Establish and improve procedures (SOPs, Working Instructions) to enhance operational performance and compliance.
* Implements or proposes alterations, modifications or replacements of existing supplies to improve process reliability and reduce overall equipment lifecycle costs and process downtime.
* Provide structured and timely project updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Qualifications
* Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
* Experience in GMP‑regulated clinical and/or commercial manufacturing environments.
* Good understanding of material science, process equipment, manufacturing processing and computerized systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of change control processes.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.
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