Technical Operations Specialist

Job Title: Senior Analyst, CAR-T Manufacturing Batch Advocate

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Senior Analyst to support CAR-T manufacturing operations within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

As part of the batch advocacy team, you will serve as the “Voice of the Batch,” ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of cell therapy products by identifying and resolving issues that could delay batch release.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor manufacturing batches from receipt through to release, identifying any early indicators of delay.
• Assess, prioritize, and escalate batch-related issues for resolution.
• Maintain digital case reports for batches requiring additional oversight.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to expedite delayed batches.
• Populate and manage batch monitoring systems to support transparency and resolution tracking.
• Support onboarding and training for new country launches and batch release flows.
• Assist in developing monitoring strategies for new workflows at future manufacturing facilities.
• Participate in the review and implementation of manufacturing SOPs, batch records, and work instructions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bio-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a GxP-regulated technical operations, quality, or manufacturing setting.
• Previous work in a CAR-T GMP manufacturing environment is essential.
• Practical experience with cell therapy testing tools such as:
• Digital Drop PCR
• Automated cell counters
• Multi-color flow cytometry
• ELISA (cytokines)
• Cell culture
• BAC-T sterility testing
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; additional languages such as German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian are a plus.
• Ability to respond within 12 hours to global or local site requests.
• Comfortable with occasional travel (up to 10%).

Practical Details:

Location: Gent

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12-month contract (with possibility of extension)

Employment Type: Full-time, on site

Interested or know someone who might be?

Send your CV to e.cabral@panda-int.com to apply or learn more.