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Whether you are a life sciences organisation looking to strengthen your project and consultancy capabilities or a specialist seeking new opportunities, SIRE Life Sciences provides the expertise, data, and network to make success inevitable. We connect specialist life sciences consultants with projects that drive discovery, production, and healthcare innovation across the Netherlands. that drive discovery, production, and healthcare innovation across the Netherlands. Join the companies and professionals shaping the future of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical innovation. Empowering Life Sciences through People, Projects, and Performance.

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Pharmaceuticals

Temporary Facilities Engineer

📍 Leiden, Zuid-Holland

⚙️ Ref: 58667

The Company  The client is a medical technology company specializing in synthetic surgical hemostats and sealants. They are a part of an American global medical devices and pharmaceutical group. Role Description We are seeking a Facilities Engineer to support the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a modern manufacturing facility in Leiden. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring that building systems, utilities, equipment, and facility services operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP, GxP, quality, and EHS requirements. Acting as a key operational engineering resource, you will oversee maintenance activities, manage facility-related projects, support equipment reliability initiatives, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence. The role requires a hands-on approach, strong technical expertise, and the ability to balance compliance, performance, cost, and sustainability objectives within a highly regulated environment. Responsibilities Ensuring the safe and compliant operation of facility systems, utilities, and manufacturing support equipment. Monitoring site safety and environmental performance and contributing to the development and execution of improvement plans. Leading and supporting equipment reliability and operational excellence programs across the facility. Implementing and overseeing preventive maintenance programs for…

Food

Cost Controller

📍 Amersfoort, Utrecht

⚙️ Ref: 58666

The Company The client is one of the Netherlands’ biggest dairy products manufacturers who is also active globally.    Role Description The Cost Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate financial management, reporting, and governance while supporting business performance and operational excellence. The role combines hands-on financial control with project management, data analytics, and process improvement initiatives. Working within a global manufacturing environment, the Cost Controller will drive change, provide actionable insights, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve financial processes, controls, and decision-making. Responsibilities Managing financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities. Executing month-end closing processes and ensure the accuracy of financial results. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function. Generating financial analyses and management reports to support business decisions. Leading cross-functional projects aimed at improving financial and operational processes. Developing and maintaining RACI matrices to clarify roles and responsibilities within projects. Driving operational excellence initiatives and supporting organizational change programs. Monitoring project progress and ensuring successful implementation of improvements. Performing in-depth financial and operational data analysis, with a focus on cash visibility and budget management. Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through data-driven insights. Optimizing the use…

Pharmaceuticals

Manufacturing Process Operators

📍 Breda, Noord-Brabant

⚙️ Ref: 58664

Location : Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands (On-site) / 3-5 Shift pattern About the Company Our client is a global biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients through innovative medicines. Their Breda site is an international manufacturing and supply chain hub where products are packaged, labeled, assembled, and prepared for distribution to patients around the world. Working in a modern GMP-regulated production environment, you’ll become part of a diverse team focused on quality, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Whether you’re starting your manufacturing career or already have extensive technical experience, there are opportunities to grow and develop within the organization. About the Role We are recruiting Production / Technical Operator for the manufacturing team in Breda. Depending on your experience and technical background, you will work on manual, semi-automated, or fully automated production lines. You’ll help ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and according to strict quality standards. Some positions focus primarily on manual packaging and production activities, while others involve operating equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and improving production processes. Responsibilities   Execute production and packaging activities according to established procedures.…

Chemicals

Category Buyer

📍 Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland

⚙️ Ref: 58663

Over de organisatie Onze opdrachtgever is een internationale industriële organisatie met een grote productielocatie in Dordrecht. Het procurement team ondersteunt verschillende indirecte categorieën en werkt nauw samen met Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Finance en HSE. Functieomschrijving Als Category Buyer ben je verantwoordelijk voor het beheren en ondersteunen van indirecte inkoopactiviteiten binnen onder andere Environmental Services, MRO en onderhoudscontracten. Je combineert strategische sourcing, contractmanagement en commerciële onderhandelingen met een praktische en stakeholdergerichte aanpak. Daarnaast speel je een belangrijke rol in de voorbereidingen voor de turnaround van 2028, waarbij je samenwerkt met interne afdelingen en leveranciers om sourcingtrajecten, contractdekking, kostenbeheersing en compliance goed te organiseren. Belangrijkste verantwoordelijkheden Beheren van de indirecte inkoopportefeuille, waaronder Environmental Services, MRO en onderhoudscontracten. Leiden van strategische sourcing- en tendertrajecten, inclusief RFQ/RFP, bid analysis en onderhandelingen. Beheren van leveranciersrelaties, contractverlengingen en leveranciersprestaties. Beoordelen en onderhandelen over prijsverhogingen en commerciële voorstellen. Identificeren van mogelijkheden voor kostenbesparing en value creation. Beoordelen en commercieel onderbouwen van hooggewaardeerde purchase orders. Ondersteunen van de procurementplanning en contractering voor de turnaround van 2028. Ondersteunen van sourcing en implementatie van contracten voor belangrijke site contractors. Bewaken…

Food

Supply Chain Finance Controller (CAPEX)

📍 Amersfoort, Utrecht

⚙️ Ref: 58662

Company The company is a large, international manufacturing organisation with complex operations and continuous investment in its production sites. The finance team supports multiple stakeholders across the business and plays a key role in driving control, transparency, and improvement in a fast-moving environment. Job Description For this organisation, we are looking for a Supply Chain Finance Controller (CAPEX) to strengthen the finance team supporting factory investments and operational projects. The CAPEX Finance Controller (Supply Chain / Manufacturing) will focus on financial control, reporting, and month-end activities, while also helping improve processes and decision-making through data and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities – Manage financial controlling activities, including planning, reporting, and supporting month-end close. – Provide clear financial insights on CAPEX projects, including tracking budgets, progress, and deviations. – Support cash visibility and budget management through detailed analysis and structured reporting. – Drive continuous improvement initiatives by helping design and implement improved processes and ways of working. – Lead or support cross-functional project work (e.g., setting roles and responsibilities using RACI, aligning stakeholders, and following up on actions). – Act as a key…

Pharmaceuticals

Quality control analyst

📍 Haarlem, Noord-Holland

⚙️ Ref: 58660

Company: A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization dedicated to producing high-quality medicines for patients worldwide. The company emphasizes strict adherence to GMP standards, continuous improvement, and innovation within their state-of-the-art laboratories. Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented QC Analyst  to join a dynamic analytical team. In this role, you will perform GMP-regulated testing across various laboratory areas to ensure the quality of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. Your contributions will support timely product releases and manufacturing operations. Responsibilities: – Conduct in-process control tests using techniques such as (U)HPLC, GC, PSD, and other chemical methods. – Perform daily environmental monitoring, including conductivity, TOC, and wet chemical analyses. – Execute non-routine tests like finished product release, stability studies, raw material testing, and validation-related analyses. – Review, document, and evaluate analytical results in compliance with GMP guidelines and laboratory procedures. – Support investigations, deviations, and troubleshooting for laboratory equipment and analytical issues. – Maintain efficient laboratory workflows, facilitate sample flow, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. – Utilize laboratory equipment and systems to support testing and documentation processes, with experience in…

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SIRE® Life Sciences is the market-leading partner in project management, consultancy, and secondment services for the Life Sciences industry in the Netherlands. With a proven track record of excellence, we provide strategic workforce and project solutions that empower Life Sciences organizations across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, clinical research, medical devices, and the food industry to achieve operational success and sustainable growth.

Our team of Life Sciences specialists combines scientific expertise with business insight to deliver customized project management, consultancy, and secondment services that align with the highest standards of quality and compliance. We support Life Sciences clients through every phase of the product lifecycle; from research and development (R&D) to clinical trials, manufacturing, and commercialization.

As the leading Life Sciences consultancy in the Netherlands, we have a strong network of exceptional consultants in areas such as biotech engineering, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, manufacturing, quality assurance and medical affairs. Our consultants and project managers bring deep industry knowledge and a results-driven mindset, ensuring each project is delivered on time, within scope, and in full compliance with international standards.

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