Testing Coordinator, Leiden, Zuid-Holland

About the company
Our client is a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to developing innovative medicines and ensuring high-quality standards throughout the product lifecycle. The Analytical Development department plays a key role in supporting product release, stability testing, and compliance processes.

Role description
We are seeking a Testing Coordinator to join the Analytical Development team in Leiden, Netherlands. In this role, you will coordinate all GMP and non-GMP testing activities, both in-house and outsourced, related to product release, stability studies, and product characterisation. You will act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and ensure compliance with GMP standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate GMP and non-GMP testing internally and with external CROs.
• Manage sample requests and oversee the release process, including CoA reporting.
• Coordinate stability studies for development and late-stage products.
• Act as subject matter expert during audits and inspections.
• Ensure GMP compliance across processes and maintain data integrity systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production sites, project managers, and scientists.
• Support qualification and management of lab equipment and systems.

• HBO degree in Life Sciences or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment, preferably within CMC.
• Minimum 5 years of GMP experience and process coordination.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with systems such as eLIMS or Veeva Vault.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong plus.
• Flexible, accurate, and able to prioritise effectively.

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