At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Are you eager to make a difference with us? Here, you’ll grow your expertise while staying true to your personal aspirations.
Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership, and pursue continuous improvement. If you see yourself in our values, keep reading; this might be the opportunity you're looking for.
Terumo’s Pharmaceutical Solutions Division (PSD) operates as a CDMO at the Chempark in Leverkusen, supporting the end-to-end manufacturing of pharmaceutical and biological drug products in a highly regulated GMP environment.
Within this dynamic setting, we are looking for a Supervisor to join our Formulation, Visual Inspection and Fill & Finish team The team prepares drug product formulations, performs visual inspection activities and helps ensure high-quality production that supports patient care.
This hands-on, shift-based production environment combines strong shopfloor presence with close cross-functional collaboration and increasing interaction with international stakeholders.
As operations continue to evolve, this role offers the opportunity to help build, shape and further optimize activities within an expanding team.
As a Supervisor, you are leading formulation and visual inspection activities within a GMP-regulated production environment, combining operational oversight with people leadership. The role focuses on building and developing a growing team, ensuring quality and performance while contributing to the evolution of the department. This is a hands-on, shift-based role requiring flexibility, ownership and a strong team-oriented mindset.
Lead daily formulation and visual inspection operations in line with production requirements, quality standards and customer expectations
Manage, coach and develop a growing team of operators and shift leaders, currently around 6–8 direct reports, with further team growth expected
You coordinate production activities, shift priorities and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution
Act as the key point of contact between production, technical teams and other cross-functional stakeholders
Support equipment start-up activities, technical transfers, validation projects and the introduction of new products
You monitor operational KPIs and implement actions to improve efficiency, team performance and operational excellence
Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, environmental and quality standards
Lead investigations related to deviations, quality issues and safety incidents while promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous learning
A degree in a scientific discipline, chemical engineering or equivalent experience provides a strong foundation for success in this role
Experience within pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing is important, ideally within a Fill & Finish or CDMO environment
Whether you already have leadership experience or are ready to take the next step, you know how to motivate, coach and develop others
Knowledge of Fill & Finish processes, including formulation, visual inspection and aseptic manufacturing, is considered a strong asset
You are comfortable working within GMP-regulated environments and understand the importance of documentation quality and compliance
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma is a plus
Collaboration comes naturally and you enjoy building strong relationships across different teams
A structured mindset, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities help you thrive in a dynamic production environment
Fluency in both German and English is essential for team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
You will join a dynamic production environment where teamwork, engagement and collaboration are key. In this role, you will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and actively contribute to the growth of your team.
You will also be part of an evolving environment where quality, safety and patient impact are at the core of everything we do. In this role, you will contribute to the further build-up and optimization of activities within your department, while benefiting from a strong focus on personal development, leadership growth and internal career opportunities.
Marjolein Buyl and Tristan Segers, Talent Acquisition
Working at Terumo means advancing healthcare with heart. Here, you are empowered to grow your own way, inspired to create to innovate, and supported as we get there together. Join us in shaping a healthier future for our patients, society, and each other.
Terumo Europe is a core player in the EMEA healthcare market by providing best-in-class quality medical products and services.
We are a strong actor of the Terumo Group by contributing to innovation and sustainable growth. Terumo Europe produces, distributes, markets, and sells a vast range of medical devices in five main business units: Interventional Systems, Pharmaceutical Solutions, Hospital Care Solutions, Cardiovascular and Life Care Solutions.
Our headquarters are located in Leuven (Belgium).
Terumo Europe committed to cultivating a globally diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.
We empower everyone to bring their authentic self to work, which we believe leads to innovation that addresses the diverse healthcare needs of global society.
