Material Management Specialist, Leiden, Zuid-Holland

Location: Leiden, Zuid-Holland  |  Sector: Pharmaceuticals  |  Start Date: 12/9/2025  |  Job ref: 56841

The Company

Join a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, where high-quality medicines are developed and manufactured to improve patient lives. The site in Leiden plays a critical role in producing complex biologics, working in a highly regulated, cross-functional environment.


About the Role

As a Material Management Specialist, you will drive dual sourcing and raw material readiness to ensure supply continuity for biologics manufacturing. You coordinate assessments, qualification, and introduction of alternative materials, working closely with technical, quality, and supply chain stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead dual sourcing projects and change control documentation
• Assess suitability of alternative materials with SMEs
• Align planning, technical teams, operations, and vendors
• Govern GMP records and ensure compliant material introduction
• Identify risks and escalate when needed


Qualifications & Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry
• 5–10 years’ experience in pharma/biotech
• Strong analytical, documentation & project skills
• Experience with material assessments, supplier interaction


Other Information

This is a technically impactful role supporting long-term supply resilience and biologics manufacturing reliability. You will collaborate with global teams and gain exposure to complex material science and GMP systems.

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