The Manager Facilities & Engineering is responsible for ensuring the reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of all facilities, utilities, equipment, and engineering systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role leads maintenance, calibration, validation, technical projects, energy management, and engineering teams to support business continuity and operational excellence.
HAL Allergy is hiring a
Leiden, Netherlands
General information
Manager Facility and Engineering
Your tasks
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop the Facilities & Engineering team.
- Set departmental objectives, manage performance, and support employee development.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Maintenance, Calibration & Reliability
- Develop and implement maintenance, calibration, validation, and reliability strategies.
- Ensure equipment and utility systems remain fit for purpose and GMP compliant.
- Lead breakdown management, root cause investigations, and CAPA activities.
Capital Projects
- Manage engineering and capital investment projects from concept through implementation.
- Ensure delivery within scope, budget, timeline, and quality requirements.
Supplier & Contractor Management
- Manage external service providers and contractors.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual compliance.
- Assess outsourcing opportunities and associated risks.
Technical Systems & Documentation
- Maintain technical systems and engineering documentation.
- Ensure drawings, specifications, manuals, and change records are accurate and up to date.
Energy & Utility Management
- Oversee utility systems and energy consumption.
- Identify and implement efficiency and sustainability improvements.
Inventory & Asset Management
- Manage technical spare parts, consumables, and engineering inventory.
- Ensure availability of critical spare parts to support uninterrupted operations.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
- Support inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in Engineering, Facilities, or Maintenance within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, utilities, automation, maintenance systems, validation, and GMP.
- Fluent in both Dutch and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Who are we looking for?
- Leadership & People Development
- Results Orientation & Accountability
- Strategic Thinking
- Project Management
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Planning & Organizing
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Expertise
- Continuous Improvement
Our offer
- You will be part of a steadily growing and dynamic biopharmaceutical company offering a great environment for self-starters.
- A culture that is characterized by entrepreneurial spirit and a friendly and helpful atmosphere. The patient’s well-being is always our top priority. This combination is the basis for an interesting and challenging environment.
- You will be working in our dynamic headquarters in Leiden, where we work on the full project pipeline from development to commercial production.
- Being part of a company that is geared towards helping people live happier and healthier lives.
- A competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.
- A 13th month salary
- 30 leave days.
- Company contribution to a pension package and health insurance.
Your application
We look forward to hearing from you! We are interested in your CV, but we also want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality and what drives you to apply. So be sure to include a brief cover letter telling us why you are a match for this position. The application process consists of an introduction by the Recruiter, three interviews either via video call or live at our office in Leiden with the Hiring Manager and/or a Department Specialist and the CEO followed by contract negotiations. Depending on the vacancy, an assessment could be part of the process.
Important notice to search firms and recruitment agencies
HAL Allergy does not accept unsolicited approaches from recruitment agencies and/or search firms (such as, for instance, the sending of resumes) for any job posted on this or a referring website. All recruitment agencies and search firms are required to contact HAL Allergy Recruitment via recruitment@hal-allergy.com to enquire about a potential recruitment or search agreement with HAL Allergy.
HAL Allergy, for those who seek pharmaceutical innovation
HAL Allergy is one of the European top players in the development, production and distribution of allergen immunotherapies for the treatment and prevention of allergic diseases. We focus on the development and manufacturing of modified allergen extracts for the therapeutic and diagnostic purposes of respiratory and food allergies. With all our activities the patient's well-being is always top of mind. At Hall Allergy we foster open discussions, an entrepreneurial spirit and close collaborations within the teams and with our international colleagues summing up to more than 300 highly specialized people across various positions. If you too would like to become a part of an innovative and challenging pharmaceutical manufacturer, then this is your perfect opportunity!
HAL Allergy is headquartered in Leiden, where all disciplines work under one roof, from development to sales. We work in an informal, culturally diverse organization with room for growth and continued personal development. HAL Allergy is located in the middle of the thriving and energetic Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest innovation district of the Netherlands in the field of Life Sciences & Health. The central train station and the ancient city center of Leiden are just a 5 minute bike ride away from our office.