Qualitas is partnered with a globally recognised life science group to find a IVD Production Team Lead.
Their portfolio includes cutting-edge solutions in biosafety, diagnostics, vaccines, in-vitro PCR diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. Supported by in-house R&D and strategic partnerships.
In this role you will lead and optimise production processes for in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, ensuring compliance, quality, and team excellence.
Relocation assistance provided

Key responsibilities include:

• Production & Quality Oversight: Organise and supervise end-to-end manufacturing, storage, and quality control per regulatory standards (including § TierImpfStV).
• Process Optimization: Streamline planning, resource allocation, and production workflows to maximize output and efficiency.
• Compliance Leadership: Ensure timely validation/maintenance of equipment/facilities and adherence to ISO/GMP standards.
• Team Development: Train, mentor, and support production staff to uphold quality and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-On Collaboration: Step in to support production teams during critical operations.

Essential Qualifications:
Education: Master’s/PhD in Veterinary/Human Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related field.

Experience:

• 2+ years in veterinary/human microbiology/serology.
• 2+ years in IVD production/QC (mandatory per § TierImpfStV).

Technical Skills:

• Molecular biology techniques (Nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, sequencing).
• Process/project management expertise.
• Proficient in English (written/spoken) and MS Office/ERP systems.

Leadership Traits:

• Proven ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Adaptable, innovative, and driven by change.
• Collaborative, communicative, and knowledge-driven.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 70.000,00€ - 75.000,00€ per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• 26122 Oldenburg: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• IVD: 2 years (Preferred)
• QC or Production: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Production & Quality Oversight: Organise and supervise end-to-end manufacturing, storage, and quality control per regulatory standards (including § TierImpfStV).
• Process Optimization: Streamline planning, resource allocation, and production workflows to maximize output and efficiency.
• Compliance Leadership: Ensure timely validation/maintenance of equipment/facilities and adherence to ISO/GMP standards.
• Team Development: Train, mentor, and support production staff to uphold quality and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-On Collaboration: Step in to support production teams during critical operations