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Whether you are a life sciences organisation looking to strengthen your project and consultancy capabilities or a specialist seeking new opportunities, SIRE Life Sciences provides the expertise, data, and network to make success inevitable. We connect specialist life sciences consultants with projects that drive discovery, production, and healthcare innovation across the Netherlands. that drive discovery, production, and healthcare innovation across the Netherlands. Join the companies and professionals shaping the future of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical innovation. Empowering Life Sciences through People, Projects, and Performance.
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Assistant Innovation & Deploy Manager
The Company A global leader in consumer goods with a strong presence across personal care, beauty, and hygiene categories. The organization focuses on innovation, brand growth, and delivering high quality products to consumers across European markets. About the Role The Assistant Innovation & Deploy Manager supports the successful execution of innovation and renovation projects across the European Personal Care portfolio. This role works closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and Brand teams to ensure seamless product launches, operational excellence, and delivery of growth initiatives. The position combines project management, stakeholder coordination, and innovation deployment responsibilities. Responsibilities • Lead Horizon 1 innovation projects including customer exclusives, limited editions, and channel specific launches • Support and co lead Horizon 2 and Horizon 3 deployment projects across European markets • Manage project scope, budget tracking, artwork implementation, and launch execution • Coordinate the development and adaptation of communication assets for local markets • Track innovation performance metrics and support business reviews • Identify and resolve operational challenges to keep projects on schedule • Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and regional…
Shift Automation Engineer (GMP Packaging)
Company Our client is a leading organisation within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The site operates under strict quality and compliance standards (GMP) and relies on modern automation and control systems to keep packaging operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably. Job Description Our client is looking for a Shift Automation Engineer (GMP Packaging) to support automation performance and day-to-day operational continuity in a packaging environment in Breda, the Netherlands. This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising PLC/SCADA/HMI and related computerised systems, while ensuring accurate documentation and full compliance with GMP requirements. The Shift Automation Engineer (GMP Packaging) will act as the first escalation point for automation issues on shift and will work closely with maintenance, production, engineering specialists, and external vendors to minimise downtime. Responsibilities -Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for automation and control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI and related level 1–3 systems). -Act as the first escalation point for automation-related production issues and coordinate follow-up with specialist engineering teams when needed. -Perform planned and corrective maintenance activities, supporting high equipment availability and stable operations. -Maintain complete and accurate work order…
Automation Maintenance Specialist
Company Our client is a global, GMP-regulated manufacturing organisation with advanced packaging operations and a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The site operates highly automated production equipment and relies on robust maintenance and compliance practices to keep operations running reliably. Job Description For their packaging site in the Netherlands, our client is looking for an Automation Maintenance Specialist (GMP Packaging) to support both automation projects and day-to-day operations within a shift-based environment. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting PLC, SCADA, HMI and related computerized systems, ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and completing accurate GMP documentation. This position starts in a 3-shift pattern and is expected to transition to a 5-shift rotation from March 2027. Responsibilities – Act as the first escalation point for automation-related issues and support structured troubleshooting to restore production quickly and safely. – Perform advanced maintenance and operational support on mechanical, electrical and computerized systems (automation/ISA level 1–3) in a GMP-regulated environment. – Maintain high equipment availability by improving preventive maintenance activities, job plans, and work instructions. – Execute routine automation maintenance activities…
Shopfloor Technology Support Specialist
About the company Our client is a large, international life-sciences organisation operating in a highly regulated environment. The site in Breda supports distribution and packaging activities and works closely with production, warehouse, and quality teams to ensure reliable day-to-day operations and continuous improvement. Job description For our client in Breda, we are looking for a Shopfloor Technology Support Specialist to provide hands-on support for critical shopfloor and warehouse technology. The role focuses on keeping operational systems running smoothly, supporting updates and patching activities, and helping implement newer manufacturing technology solutions such as Industrial Internet of Things and Generative AI. Responsibilities – Provide hands-on support for shopfloor and warehouse technology used in distribution and packaging. – Troubleshoot and maintain operational systems (including Building Management Systems) to minimise downtime. – Support printers, scanners, and related applications used by production and warehouse users. – Assist with operating system and application patching / update activities on the shopfloor. – Deliver and set up IT equipment for end users in production and warehouse teams. – Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities. – Support…
SHE Specialist
Company A large, well-established organization in the food manufacturing sector is strengthening its Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) capabilities. The site operates in a regulated environment with strong requirements around process safety, hazardous substances, and internal compliance standards. Job Description For our client, we are looking for a SHE Specialist who will focus fully on delivering SHE improvement projects within the department. The role is hands-on and site-based, combining independent project execution with close collaboration with other SHE stakeholders. Documentation work is a key part of the position, including writing and updating procedures. Responsibilities – Delivering SHE projects end-to-end, taking ownership from analysis through to implementation – Performing SWIFTS activities and driving follow-up actions where needed – Developing and preparing TRA training based on internal procedures and ways of working (including UniteX) – Conducting gap analyses related to PGS 8 and PGS 31, including reporting and action planning – Supporting a PGS 15 gap analysis and contributing to improvement initiatives – Reviewing, improving, and updating hazardous substances and safety management documentation, including Stoffenmanager and VBS procedures, in cooperation with another SHE…
Supply Chain Establishment Manager
Company Our client is the largest fast-moving consumer goods company in the Benelux with multiple product branches. In the Netherlands they market about 40 well-known brands within diverse range of products and employs more than 2,500 people. Job Description Our client is seeking a Supply Chain Establishment Manager to support Day 1 readiness, business continuity and the development of the Day 2 operating model. The role acts as the operational link between Separation and Establishment teams, ensuring effective coordination, risk management, milestone delivery and stakeholder alignment across a global programme. Responsibilities Act as the operational bridge between Separation and Establishment teams, aligning priorities, decisions, dependencies and risks. Coordinate collaboration between teams and support the resolution of operational and project-related issues. Own and maintain action and milestone tracking across different programme levels to support the timely delivery of critical activities. Monitor progress against key deliverables and escalate risks, delays and decisions when required. Coordinate day-to-day activities across multiple workstreams. Lead regular coordination with Separation teams and other project stakeholders. Engage with factories and operational teams to support readiness activities and resolve issues. Manage…
SIRE® Life Sciences
SIRE® Life Sciences is a leading partner in project management, consultancy and secondment services for the Life Sciences industry in the Netherlands. With a proven track record of excellence, we provide strategic workforce and project solutions that empower Life Sciences organizations across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, clinical research, medical devices, and the food industry to achieve operational success and sustainable growth.
Our team of Life Sciences specialists combines scientific expertise with business insight to deliver customized project management, consultancy, and secondment services that align with the highest standards of quality and compliance. We support Life Sciences clients through every phase of the product lifecycle; from research and development (R&D) to clinical trials, manufacturing, and commercialization.
As the leading Life Sciences consultancy in the Netherlands, we have a strong network of exceptional consultants in areas such as biotech engineering, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, manufacturing, quality assurance and medical affairs. Our consultants and project managers bring deep industry knowledge and a results-driven mindset, ensuring each project is delivered on time, within scope, and in full compliance with international standards.
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