Testing Coordinator (Sr. Assistant Scientist), Leiden, Zuid-Holland

The Company
A leading global organization focused on developing innovative products. The company operates in a highly regulated environment and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality medicines through advanced analytical, manufacturing, and quality systems. The teams work collaboratively across development, production, and testing to ensure every batch meets the highest industry standards.

Role Description
As a Testing Coordinator, you will manage and coordinate all in-house and outsourced testing activities that support CMC development, batch release, and stability studies. You will oversee the full testing workflow, including sample requests, planning, execution, documentation, and the issuance of Certificates of Analysis. You will act as a central contact point between internal teams and external CROs/CMOs, ensuring timelines, priorities, and compliance requirements are met. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role requiring strong GMP knowledge, coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
 - Coordinate GMP and non-GMP testing for release, stability, and characterization.
 - Manage end-to-end testing workflows: sample intake, scheduling, documentation, and CoA reporting.
 - Serve as primary contact for internal teams and external CROs/CMOs.
 - Coordinate and track stability studies across development and late-stage products.
 - Ensure GMP compliance during all testing activities and support audits as SME.
 - Oversee sample and material management in accordance with GMP.
 - Maintain accurate documentation and uphold data integrity standards.

Requirements
 - HBO degree in Life Sciences or related field.
 - 5–10 years of experience in pharma or biotech, ideally within CMC.
 - Minimum 5 years of hands-on GMP experience.
 - Experience coordinating laboratory or testing processes.
 - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
 - Experience with compliance or laboratory systems (eLIMS, Veeva Vault, etc.).
 - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
 - Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable; strong interpersonal skills.

Other Information
If you’re passionate about quality and enjoy working in a hands-on environment where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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