GMP Equipment Manager, Biopharm CMC

Labcorp is seeking a GMP Equipment Manager, BioPharm CMC to join our new CMC facility in Mechelen, Belgium.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday

Onsite role

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Mechelen site Equipment Management team to deliver high‑quality, compliant support.
• Serve as SME during internal, client, and regulatory audits
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, qualification, and lifecycle activities in accordance with GMP and departmental standards.
• Implement proactive risk management strategies to reduce equipment downtime and operational disruptions.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional groups including Operations, QA, IT, Business Systems Implementation, and GMP Compliance.
• Onboarding equipment; includes HPLC, UPLC, ICE/Maurice, PA800+,
• Proficient in System Lifecycle process and be fully familiar with all required documentation to onboard and maintain equipment within the Biopharm CMC teams
• Responsible for the metric measurement and performance of the EM team in delivery to internal and external clients
• Owns and supports others with quality investigations, CAPA and change control assessments as required. Accountable for the approval of quality documentation in the team 
• Resolves issues impacting internal or external customers as appropriate and ensures appropriate communication and collaboration is executed
• Responsible for the management of SOP updates and ensuring team are up to date with current procedures to execute their duties
• Ensures knowledge and practice of EHS requirements for selves and team and ensure team works to requirements appropriately.
• Leads process improvement and harmonization projects relating to EM processes.
• Oversight of supporting subcontractors in quality and performance, manage vendors to repair, service and maintain  equipment as per required cycles  
• Will contribute and may lead on broader projects within the scope of their role
• Performs any other reasonable duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) Science degree
• 5 or more years of experience within an equipment management position, including qualification and validation experience.
• 5 or more years of demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• 5 or more years experience working in a GMP regulatory laboratory or manufacturing environment
• 3 or more years experience with CMC testing equipment
• Fluency in English and Dutch

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher level qualification and/or equipment management /regulatory qualifications
• 4 or more years of experience in equipment validation/qualification  
• 3 or more years of experience with laboratory set-up and initiation in a GMP regulated environment   

Additional Job Standards:

• Understanding of equipment lifecycle management, calibration, and compliance requirements.

• Good computing skills, including proficiency with Microsoft office/SharePoint packages. Some experience of asset management tools is an advantage

• Line management and team development skills

• GMP regulatory knowledge to support document authoring and review, inspections and audits, and Quality records management.

• Client-facing skills to collaborate with internal and external customers.

• Delegation and task management skills to deliver multiple projects and activities to required timelines.

• Understanding of the requirements and guidelines of regulatory authorities

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Open for occasional travel to other sites when appropriate

Labcorp is expanding its global BioPharmaceutical Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) footprint and is opening a new CMC facility in Mechelen, Belgium.

Biopharmaceutical CMC provides independent, objective GMP analytical testing for manufactured medicinal products from late discovery through post-market approval on behalf of global clients.  With a strong portfolio of clients and over 25 years of expertise the BioCMC team provides advanced characterization, method development, stability and routine QC release for biologics, vaccines, ATMP’s, and a breadth of other complex biomolecules. 

With this new laboratory in Belgium, we aim to offer a more comprehensive solution and accelerate the availability of new products for patients. The new site has been strategically developed to complement our existing capabilities in York and Harrogate (UK), and Greenfield (US) and introduce a new CMC analytical testing solution for commercial drug products in the European Union (EU).

This expansion is a key milestone in our long-term plan to strengthen support for pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners who rely on Labcorp for complex CMC and regulatory testing services. If you would like to join us and be a part of this exciting journey, take a look at the fantastic opportunities we have to offer.

Location: Onsite – Laboratory & Office Environment

Schedule: Full-time, includes on‑call responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced GMP Equipment Manager in Biopharm CMC to oversee the performance and supervision of our Equipment Management team in Mechelen, Belgium.

This team plays a critical role in ensuring the maintenance, calibration, and compliance of laboratory equipment in alignment with GMP regulations and departmental policies.

In this leadership position, you will plan, prioritize, and manage all equipment‑related activities to meet operational timelines while minimizing business impact from equipment issues through proactive control and risk management.

You will serve as the site’s subject matter expert (SME) for equipment management, representing the business during client and regulatory audits and acting as the primary escalation point for complex equipment challenges.

You will be instrumental in the set-up of the new laboratory in Mechelen and will be required to build and develop your team.

This is a fully onsite role involving both laboratory and office work. Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Standing, bending, reaching, and lifting laboratory equipment.
• Working in cold environments (e.g., LN2 vessels) and warm areas (e.g., stability storage).

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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