Manager European Lab Services

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Manager European Lab Services – Venray
For more than 70 years, Nelipak has been a leading player in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. With a mission to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices worldwide, we are a market leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality packaging essential for operating rooms. Our commitment to excellence and sustainability in healthcare drives our continuous innovation and improvement processes. With 14 sites worldwide and a team of over 300 employees in Venray, we maintain a familiar and informal company culture with attention for one another.

• Netherlands (Venray) and Ireland (Clara)

As Manager European Lab Services, you are based at our Venray location and are responsible for validation activities in both Venray and Clara. One of your key responsibilities is achieving ISO 17025 accreditation for the validation laboratory in Venray.
This role will require up to 20% travel and to regularly represent Nelipak at trade fairs and industry-related events. In your role, you develop new validation methods, invest in modern laboratory instrumentation, and maintain strong relationships with customers and external partners. Your contribution directly supports safe, reliable, and high-quality medical packaging.
Leading, coaching, and developing the validation teams in Venray and Clara
Achieving ISO 17025 accreditation for the validation laboratory in Venray
Set up clear KPIs and performance steering for the lab
Planning and coordinating customer projects and validation lab activities
Developing and improving test methods and protocols
Performing chemical and polymer analyses
Maintaining customer relationships and preparing quotations
Representing the validation lab at trade fairs and in marketing activities
Initiating improvements and investments in equipment

What we are looking for
At Nelipak, we are looking for talented team players with diverse backgrounds. As Manager European Lab Services, you demonstrate ownership and are able to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Then we would like to invite you to join our leading team, where innovation and diversity go hand in hand.
A completed degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a validation environment
Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams across multiple locations
Knowledge of ISO 17025 and experience with accreditation processes
Proficiency in statistical tools such as Gage R&R and affinity with polymers and packaging processes
A proactive, results-driven mindset and excellent communication skills
The ability to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally

Working at Nelipak means being part of a community that values innovation, teamwork, and making a difference in healthcare. We offer:
A Supportive Environment: A culture of support, teamwork, and mutual respect, where every team member is encouraged to contribute.
Growth Opportunities: A strong commitment to your professional development, with opportunities to grow within the company.
Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and an attractive benefits package that reflects your expertise and contribution.
Meaningful Work: The opportunity to play a crucial role in delivering innovative packaging solutions that truly make a difference in healthcare.

Minimum of 36 days of leave (based on full-time employment)
Active staff association; annual summer BBQ and Christmas party
Non-sickness bonus, travel allowance, profit sharing
Free daily soup served in our canteen (Venray)

If you are interested in this position, we would love to receive a short motivation, CV, and any other relevant material. You can send this to venrayHR@nelipak.com. You can also express your interest via WhatsApp: +31 6 11 367 390.
The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to perform tasks that can reasonably be expected within the scope of the role.
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