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We are looking for a CAR‑T QA C&Q Engineer to join the CAR‑T QA Qualification team within a cutting‑edge cell therapy manufacturing hub in Europe. CAR‑T (chimeric antigen receptor T‑cell therapy) is an innovative immunotherapy that uses a patient’s own T‑cells, engineered to recognize and eliminate cancer cells expressing specific antigens. To support the CAR‑T program in EMEA, two CAR‑T manufacturing centers have been established in the Ghent area, with QC laboratories operated from an existing site in Beerse.
Job Responsibility:
Review and approval of qualification and requalification activities related to Facilities & Utilities (F&U) and Process Equipment at the CAR‑T manufacturing facilities
Work closely with Make Asset Management (MAM) and Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) to guard the qualification status of critical production assets
Ensure all system critical aspects related to facilities & utilities, product, and process requirements are identified, qualified, and controlled via appropriate mitigation plans
Ensure deviations related to equipment issues with potential impact on quality and/or compliance are evaluated, thoroughly investigated, and that adequate corrective and/or preventive actions (CAPA) are defined and implemented
Collaborate with the manufacturing department to review and approve new change controls
Ensure deviations with potential impact on quality and/or compliance are evaluated, investigated, and addressed with appropriate CAPAs
Build strong connections with different quality organizations and stakeholders
Manage the compliance status of critical production assets by reviewing and approving procedures
Overseeing master data set‑up, maintenance plans, and daily operations activities
Reviewing and approving data integrity deliverables such as system audit trail and user access reviews
Participate in preparation for regulatory and customer inspections and act as QA Qualification spokesperson when required
Review and approve qualification documentation
Contribute to system and process improvement/optimization projects, ensuring quality and compliance aspects are embedded
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of international regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices related to cell therapy manufacturing and act as QA process expert
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Engineering (with chemistry or analytical background) or in Pharmaceutical Sciences
4–6 years of experience in a GMP‑regulated environment, ideally within biotech, pharma, or advanced therapies (cell/gene therapy is a plus)
Solid awareness of quality and strong knowledge of cGMP regulations
Understanding of FDA/EU guidance related to manufacturing of cell therapy products
Ability and motivation to defend quality strategies and documentation during health authority inspections
Affinity with computerized systems and data management in critical production assets: System parameter configuration, Data integrity principles and controls
Strong analytical thinking and risk assessment capabilities
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven collaboration and teaming skills
able to work cross‑functionally in a dynamic, continuously changing environment
Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with attention to detail