Equipment Life Cycle Management (ELM) Specialist

About this vacancy

In this role, you will take ownership of critical equipment and lab system projects that ensure our laboratories remain state‑of‑the‑art, compliant, and operationally excellent.

This position is ideal for someone who combines project leadership with a hands‑on technical mindset, enjoys working in a dynamic GMP environment, and is driven by improving laboratory performance through robust equipment and system management.

As an ELM Specialist, you will lead multiple equipment‑related projects—ranging from introducing new analytical systems to decommissioning legacy instruments. You manage the full lifecycle: planning, qualification, data integrity, implementation, documentation, and continuous improvement.

You act as the linking pin between laboratory teams, engineering, vendors, QA, and global partners. Your work directly contributes to cGMP compliance, data integrity, and LEAN operations.

What we expect from you

Project & Equipment Leadership

• Lead end‑to‑end implementation of laboratory systems and equipment—from selection and introduction to qualification, maintenance, upgrade, and retirement.
• Manage multiple multidisciplinary equipment projects simultaneously (introduction, relocation, requalification, decommissioning).
• Define scope, budget, resourcing, timelines, and ensure successful, on‑time project execution.
• Act as the primary contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors during equipment implementation.

Hands‑On Technical & Operational Support

• Set up, configure, and maintain computerized systems used in the laboratory environment.
• Map and improve data flows, ensuring data integrity and smooth integration of analytical instruments.
• Standardize and maintain installation, administration, and maintenance procedures according to GMP, GAMP, USP, and ERES.
• Support daily lab operations by troubleshooting equipment issues and coordinating vendor interventions.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain the Equipment Validation Master Plan, including inventory, qualification status, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all equipment lifecycle activities comply with cGMP requirements and internal quality standards.
• Contribute to the LEAN maturity of the team through process optimization and standardization.
• Collaborate with global teams on broader Lab Systems initiatives and platform-level improvements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, or equivalent experience in a similar function.
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry with strong knowledge of GMP and lab automation.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical or equipment-related projects.

Technical Skills

• Hands‑on experience with laboratory systems and (computer) system validation in a GxP environment (preferred).
• Familiarity with one or more of the following tools is an advantage:
• Empower, SoftMax Pro, SDMS, Deskman, LIMS, 32Karat, TrackWise, Comet, KNEAT.
• Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.

Soft Skills

• Proactive and self‑directed; able to make decisions with minimal guidance.
• Clear communicator able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Excellent English communication skills; Dutch is an advantage.
• LEAN/Six Sigma experience is desirable.

What you can expect from us

TMC is an international high-tech consultancy company that brings expertise to its clients in order to support them with the realization of their technological challenges. As such, TMC is operating as an expert center at the disposition of its clients and we help them to be more competitive in an ever more global and faster-changing technological world. At TMC we believe that people are the driving force behind technological innovation. That is why we want to create the best possible conditions for tech talents to thrive in. We offer you a challenging and stimulating work environment in which you can be the director of your own career. As an Employeneur you are part of our TMC family. Next to our outstanding technical expertise, fun and engagement are meaningful parts of our culture.

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