Head of Facility and Lab Operations

Work for an Organization that brings innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

VectorY combines the therapeutic potential of antibodies and gene therapy to develop long-lasting therapeutic solutions for large disease areas of high unmet medical need.

Founded in August 2020, and based in the Amsterdam Science Park, VectorY is a fully integrated gene therapy company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics.

With R&D and manufacturing facilities in Amsterdam, VectorY develops proprietary & partnered programs based on its novel AAV-based vectorized antibody gene therapy platform. Product candidates are based on vector/capsid technologies, which will enable the next generation of highly scalable manufacturing processes within VectorY’s own manufacturing facilities.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Facility & Lab Operations for our R&D laboratories, who will perform management of laboratory facilities & safety, warehouse, equipment, waste control and IT. A positive, pro-active and service minded 'can do' attitude is essential to establish this new role in the company.

Main responsibilities of the role:

  • Lead a team of two facility staff and manage an external IT team.

  • Build, improve and maintain facility processes.

  • Managing and performing all facility related activities, which includes ordering/ receiving goods & services, stock control, building and utilities maintenance, waste flows, equipment maintenance, IT trouble shooting & maintenance planning, etc.

  • EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) falls under the facility manager who also manages the Biological & Chemical Safety Officers.

  • The facility manager is Head of the Emergency Response Team, and responsible for company emergency plan and ergonomics.

  • Maintain equipment, infrastructure, safety and IT documentation including up-to-date drawings, operating instructions, and maintenance records.

  • Manage the costs associated with maintenance of equipment and facilities.

  • Build and maintain supplier database.

  • Proactively participate in site activities concerning facility operations such as new building projects, relocations, celebrations, selection and implementation of new systems and other strategic improvement steps)

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5+ years of industry related experience.

  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of Facility Management.

  • Proven experience of successfully leading diverse teams.

  • Experience with quality systems such as ISO or GMP is a plus.

  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and with tight time-lines.

  • Ability to be proactive, enthusiastic and goal oriented.

  • A team player with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.

  • Strong communication skills - both oral and written - and both English and Dutch. English is our corporate language, and all written materials are produced in English.

Your Natural Strengths and Drivers

Drives to motivate others, you are a strong people manager. You are driven by delivering high-quality products and services and bring accountability to work.

Working at VectorY

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. We offer an attractive salary package, 30 holiday days and every opportunity to develop yourself. An authentic experience within a young, ambitious biotech company on the path to bring innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

For more information contact our talent manager: sandra.lemmens@vectorytx.com +31 623967752