Job Description
Are you looking for a role that combines facilities services, operations and compliance within a professional R&D environment?
Facilities Specialist R&D
Welcome to our team
The Operations & Facilities (O&F) team plays an essential role within the R&D organisation of Animal Health in Boxmeer. The team ensures that research buildings, laboratories and supporting facilities operate safely, reliably and in compliance, so that researchers and specialists can focus on developing innovative veterinary medicines and vaccines.
Within a complex and dynamic environment, colleagues work together on the management, maintenance and continuous improvement of buildings, installations, systems and facilities processes. Quality, safety, sustainability and operational continuity are central to this work. The team works closely with various internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure that R&D activities are optimally supported.
About the role
As a Facilities Operations Specialis t you are part of the Operations & Facilities team within R&D. You are responsible for the coordination and continuous improvement of facilities processes, systems and installations that are essential for a safe, reliable and compliant research environment.
In this versatile role you operate at the intersection of R&D, facility management, compliance and operations. You act as the central point of contact and subject matter expert for your areas of focus, and work closely with users, QA, EHS, Site Engineering, suppliers and other stakeholders.
You translate business needs, risks and improvement opportunities into practical solutions and well-founded advice. In addition, you make an important contribution to facility-related CAPEX projects and take on a coordinating and coaching role within your field. In this way you directly contribute to a future-proof working environment in which research can take place optimally.
Tasks and responsibilities include
- Coordinating and optimising facilities processes, systems, installations and operational activities within R&D.
- Acting as point of contact, process coordinator and subject matter expert for assigned facilities topics.
- Translating business, quality, compliance and legal requirements into effective processes and ways of working.
- Ensuring the availability, safety and compliance of buildings, laboratories, utilities and supporting facilities.
- Coordinating maintenance shutdowns, planned work and alignment between internal and external stakeholders.
- Drafting, managing and improving SOPs, work instructions, quality documentation, training materials and user communication.
- Representing Facilities during audits, inspections, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
- Providing facilities expertise and input for CAPEX projects, including risk analyses, user needs and operational impact.
- Identifying and escalating risks, bottlenecks and capacity issues in a timely manner.
- Contributing to continuous improvement and a safe, reliable and future-proof R&D environment.
Your profile
- A completed bachelor's degree (HBO), preferably in Facility Management, Engineering, Life Sciences or a comparable field.
- Experience coordinating facilities, technical or operational processes within a complex or regulated environment.
- Knowledge of quality, compliance and EHS processes; experience with audits, CAPAs, deviations and change controls is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- A structured and proactive way of working, with an eye for priorities, risks and continuous improvement.
- An analytical and practical mindset, with the ability to translate issues into workable solutions.
- Good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
- An entrepreneurial and service-oriented mindset, with ownership, collaboration and quality at its core.
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What we offer
Working at our organisation means working together on health in an international work environment with dedicated colleagues. You will have every opportunity to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:
- Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
- 3% year-end payment and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
- At least 35.5 days of leave.
- Travel expense allowance and a solid pension scheme.
- A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options daily.
- Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking.
- A contribution towards your personal sports membership to support your vitality.
- A beautiful private park on the grounds, ideal for a walk, break or moment of relaxation.
- Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
- Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
- Extensive career growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
- A workplace within an organisation that is continuously growing and developing.
Animal Health
Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, welfare and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a worldwide team of professionals who work together to make a positive impact on animal care and the world's food supply, and we have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals® we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the broadest ranges of veterinary medicines, vaccines and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive portfolio of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are active in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in approximately 150 markets.
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Required Skills:
Equipment Maintenance, Facility Management, GMP Environments, Internal Stakeholders, Operational Activities, Stakeholder Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing
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Job Posting End Date:
11/10/2026
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