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About the Katwijk Site
Eli Lilly is investing €2.6 billion in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Katwijk, Netherlands. This facility will produce oral medicines for cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology, incorporating next-generation manufacturing technologies including dock-to-dock automation, paperless manufacturing, and process analytical technology while achieving carbon neutrality and zero waste to landfills.
Position OverviewTS/MS Role
The TS/MS Scientist provides technical support to pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, owning the process control strategy and all associated technical documentation. They proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives focused on productivity and quality, evaluate the technical impact of changes to process steps, materials, equipment, and facilities, and lead new product introduction activities.
Working in close collaboration with manufacturing and cross-functional teams, they ensure all technical activities remain aligned with applicable procedures, regulations, and regulatory commitments, while also mentoring fellow process scientists.
This position starts with a 12-month contract, with the intention of offering a permanent contract based on mutual fit. (Dienstverband: tijdelijk met uitzicht op vast)
Key Responsibilities
Core Process Ownership
Own and maintain Process Flow Documents (PFDs), manufacturing tickets, instructions, formulas, and Bill of Materials (BOM)
Define and maintain the Process/Product Control Strategy, including process monitoring plans
Know and apply critical process parameters (CPPs), process constraints, and sources of variability
Know in detail the product development history document, understanding its trajectory and key technical aspects
Ensure all documentation is accurate, current, and reviewed without impacting the production schedule
Daily Manufacturing Support
Provide technical support to manufacturing processes — including troubleshooting, technical decision-making, and product impact assessments
Support documentation needs such as test tickets (TSA), control charts, and statistical analyses
Train and mentor operators and other scientists on manufacturing instructions, processes, and monitoring plans
Deviation & Investigation
Investigate deviations and lead root cause analysis using problem-solving tools (FMEA, etc.)
Own and lead technical investigations related to products and manufacturing processes
Process Improvement & Performance
Proactively analyse process performance data from monthly reports, like annual product reviews nd deviation trends
Lead improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, and continuous improvement
Implement process changes as required
Change Control & Validation
Evaluate change proposals for technical impact across process steps, materials, equipment, facilities, and utilities
Define and lead validation and revalidation strategies in compliance with current procedures
New Product Introduction, Technology Transfer & Developmen t
Lead new product introduction and technology transfer activities
Prepare the plant to receive new products prior to development activities
Lead development activities and subsequent documentation
Perform sampling (blend uniformity, in-process tests) and prepare sampling plans for process validation and…