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Join AstraZeneca Nijmegen as a Senior Production Technician and help drive excellence in manufacturing, quality and continuous improvement.\nSenior Production Technician\nNijmegen, full time\nShifts: 07:00 - 15:30 and 13:30 - 22:00.\nAs a Senior Production Technician, you will play an important role in the manufacturing of sterile products at our Nijmegen site. You will work in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment and will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of production equipment in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Records and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).\nIn addition to the responsibilities of a Production Technician, you will provide technical and operational support to the production team. You will act as a point of contact for production-related questions, provide technical support on the floor and contribute to the training and development of Production Technicians.\nYou will be a role model for GMP compliance, cleanroom behaviour and aseptic working practices. You will also support deviation investigations, and projects in close collaboration with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Science and Technology, Engineering, Facilities and other key stakeholders.\nThe Senior Production Technician is expected to work independently, take ownership and help bring people together to achieve shared operational goals.\nKey responsibilities\nIn this role, you will independently, operate, prepare and clean production equipment in accordance with approved procedures, Batch Records and the production schedule. You will act as a role model for GMP, cleanroom behaviour, gowning and sanitation, while supporting a collaborative working environment. In addition, you:\nAct as a Subject Matter Expert for designated equipment, processes or systems within the fill-finish area.\nSupport the team in resolving day-to-day operational and technical challenges, taking ownership of designated process area or cleanroom\nEnsurehat activities are completed compliantly, accurately and on time, and that any quality, safety or equipment related issues are identified and escalated appropriately.\nPerform first-line reviews of Batch Records, logbooks, worksheets, checklists, Lot Data Files and other manufacturing documentation, ensuring records are complete, accurate and up to date.\nSupport the review of relevant BAS data, including HVAC and temperature checks as well as the initiation and investigation of minor deviations, manufacturing deviation root-cause analyses.\nLiaise with Facilities, Engineering, MS&T, Quality and external suppliers to resolve technical or operational issues.\nSupport engineering runs, validation activities, new product introductions and other manufacturing projects.\nPerform relevant activities in SAP and support applicable purchasing and financial processes.\nAct as backup for daily planning, operational balancing and Tier 1 activities when required.\nTraining and team support\nSupport the onboarding, training and qualification of new Production Technicians.\nDeliver training and verify skills related to equipment, processes and cleanroom activities.\nCoach colleagues in GMP, aseptic practices, problem solving and standard work.\nShare knowledge and best practices across the team and between shifts.\nProvide informal leadership through expertise, ownership and a constructive approach.\nContinuous improvement\nParticipate in and support Lean activities such as Gemba walks, Layered Audits, Tier meetings, 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives.\nAct as backup lead for Tier 1 activities where required.\nIdentify and implement practical improvements within the production area.\nSupport improvements to processes, equipment, documentation and the production environment.\nProvide input into SOP updates, document changes and related change control activities.\nSupport the development and maintenance of equipment recipes and manufacturing procedures.\nSpeak up when procedures, documentation or ways of working are no longer current or effective.\nEssential experience and skills\nRelevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in a sterile or aseptic production environment, with good working knowledge of cGMP requirements and experience working in a cleanroom or other highly regulated production environment.\nExperience with Batch Records, logbooks, deviation management and other GMP documentation.\nAbility to operate and support complex manufacturing equipment in accordance with approved procedures.\nAbility to work independently, take ownership and make sound decisions within the scope of the role.\nStrong attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality and compliance.\nGood communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues from different functions.\nPrevious experience as a team lead, shift lead or in a coordinating role is desirable.\nExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Kaizen activities is desirable.\nExperience with SAP or other electronic manufacturing systems is an advantage.\nBehaviours and capabilities\nTakes initiative and demonstrates a strong sense of accountability.\nWorks in a structured and accurate manner, even in a changing production environment.\nCommunicates openly and constructively and is willing to challenge the status quo.\nBuilds trust, bring people together and contributes to an inclusive and collaborative team culture focussed on common operational goals.\nRemains solution-oriented when dealing with technical, quality or operational challenges.\nIs committed to sharing knowledge and supporting the development of others.\nWhat we offer\nAt AstraZeneca we support continuous learning and provide room to grow, both professionally and personally. In addition, we offer: 27 vacation days + option to buy 10 additional days, 1 paid volunteering day, €230 annual sports allowance, 8% holiday allowance, 9% target bonus.\nPlease note:\nA VOG (Certificate of Conduct) will be required as part of the hiring process for the successful candidate.\nThe successful candidate will already be living and working in the Netherlands. We are unable to offer relocation support or sponsorship at this site.\nAbout AstraZeneca\nAstraZeneca works to improve quality of life for patients with serious diseases. We develop medicines in oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, respiratory and immune disorders, and vaccines.\nGlobally, 75,000 colleagues work across six continents. In Nijmegen, around 100 colleagues produce, test, and package biologics for early clinical development. Our site plays a crucial role in bringing new medicines into first-in-human and early-phase studies.\nWe follow science, put patients first, and strive to do the right thing. We value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement - creating an environment where people can grow and thrive.\nA great opportunity to help shape the future of our site and contribute to meaningful work.\nApply today\nReady to lead, improve and build what comes next? We'd like to hear from you. This is a role where your leadership will be visible day to day.\nYou'll work with skilled, knowledgeable people in an environment that is evolving and full of opportunity. If you want to join a company in change, lead a capable team and build something stronger for the future, this could be the right next step. Apply by clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this page.\nQuestions?\nOur Recruitment Team, Karin Raadschelders or Caroline van Oppen, is available at  or +31 (0)85 - 047 0244.\nWe don’t work with a fixed closing date; we will commence our screening process immediately - the vacancy will close as soon as we’ve found the right candidate.\nDate Posted\n06-nov.-2026Closing Date\n09-feb.-2027AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. 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