In deze functie ben je verantwoordelijk voor het bieden van operationele excellentie- en projectmanagementondersteuning aan onze twee cell therapy productiesites in België.

Je speelt een sleutelrol in het versterken van de continuous improvement-cultuur binnen de organisatie, het opbouwen van Lean- en Six Sigma-vaardigheden en het leiden van complexe, cross-functionele optimalisatie-initiatieven.

Je combineert projectmanagementvaardigheden, sterk stakeholdermanagement en communicatieve vaardigheden met training- en coachingcompetenties om effectieve communicatie, coördinatie en samenwerking te stimuleren.

Wat mag je verwachten?

Dit is wat je gaat doen

• Mede-eigenaarschap opnemen van het Operational Excellence-programma voor de site, met focus op het uitbouwen van een sterke continuous improvement-cultuur en het ontwikkelen van Lean & Six Sigma-capabilities binnen de organisatie.
• Training, coaching en ontwikkeling van Lean- en Six Sigma-competenties, waaronder:

  • Ondersteunen bij de selectie van Green Belt-trainees en projecten
  • Organiseren van Green Belt-trainingen in samenwerking met onze J&J-partners
  • Coaching en review van Green Belt-projecten ter ondersteuning van certificatie
  • Geven van basisstatistiektraining en ondersteuning van teams bij vragen rond DMAIC, data-analyse en gestructureerde probleemoplossing
• Optimaliseren en onderhouden van templates en tools
• Opleiden, coachen en aansturen van OpEx deployment leads binnen operationele afdelingen
• Leiden van complexe Lean- en Six Sigma-verbeterprojecten die Black Belt-expertise vereisen, ter ondersteuning van strategische doelstellingen van de organisatie, zoals:

  • Kostenoptimalisatie
  • Verkorting van doorlooptijden
  • Reductie van deviatie’s
  • Optimalisatie van planning en shiftregimes
  • Efficiëntieverbeteringen in cleanrooms
• Optreden als subject-matter expert voor geavanceerde statistiek- en data-analysevraagstukken
• Toepassen van Lean- en Six Sigma-methodologieën zoals 5S, standard work, visual management, Kanban, Pareto-analyse en andere om initiatieven te structureren en verbeteren
• Opbouwen en onderhouden van sterke werkrelaties met peers binnen de organisatie

Naar wie zijn we op zoek?

Opleiding

• Minimaal een bachelor diploma
• Black Belt-certificering

Ervaring

• Minstens 5 jaar ervaring binnen een industriële operations-omgeving
• Minstens 3 jaar ervaring binnen de farmaceutische sector
• Ervaring met Lean procesoptimalisatietools: Black Belt-gecertificeerd
• Ervaring met Six Sigma probleemoplossingsmethodologieën en -tools: Green Belt-gecertificeerd
• Kennis en ervaring met human factors is een plus

Talen

• Vloeiend Engels
• Goede kennis van het Nederlands is een plus

Skills

• Samenwerkingsgerichte teamplayer met sterke interpersoonlijke vaardigheden
• Uitstekende communicatievaardigheden en sterk stakeholdermanagement
• In staat om matrixteams op verschillende niveaus te engageren, motiveren en aan te sturen
• Sterke analytische mindset met het vermogen om data te vertalen naar inzichten
• Sterke coaching- en trainingsvaardigheden
• Bekwaam in het uitdragen en versterken van organisatiecultuur

Expertise

• End-to-end projectmanagementvaardigheden
• Strategisch denkvermogen en visieontwikkeling
• Vaardig in data-analyse
• Leiden van cross-functionele en matrixteaminitiatieven
• Effectief gebruik van escalatiepaden om impact te realiseren
• Zelfstandig initiëren, opbouwen en managen van projecten vanaf nul

 Wat wij jou bieden?

• Een betekenisvolle job met een goede work-lifebalance.
• Een ondersteunende en innovatieve werkomgeving. Wij waarderen en moedigen leren en persoonlijke ontwikkeling aan.
• De kans om samen te werken met mensen van over de hele wereld.
• Een contract van onbepaalde duur en een aantrekkelijk salarispakket aangevuld met heel wat extralegale voordelen, zoals extra wettelijke vakantiedagen, maaltijdcheques, groeps- en hospitalisatieverzekering, dubbel vakantiegeld, een eindejaars- en prestatiebonus.
• Veel leuke en informele evenementen.

Over Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech is een wereldwijd biotechnologiebedrijf dat zicht toelegt op het ontwikkelen, produceren en commercialiseren van innovatieve en levensreddende celtherapieën, waaronder behandelingen voor hardnekkige ziekten zoals kanker.

Sinds onze oprichting in 2014 in Somerset, New Jersey, zijn we uitgegroeid tot een bedrijf met meer dan 2400 medewerkers in zes productie-eenheden wereldwijd.

In Gent richten we ons op de productie van onze geavanceerde CAR-T-therapie voor de behandeling van multipel myeloom, in samenwerking met Johnson & Johnson.

This position is responsible for providing operational excellence and project management support to our two cell therapy manufacturing plants in Belgium. 

You will play a key role in strengthening the continuous improvement culture, building Lean and 6Sigma skills within the organization and lead complex, cross functional optimization initiatives.  

You combine project management; strong stakeholder management and communication skills with training and coaching skills to drive effective communication, coordination and collaboration.

What can you expect?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Co-own the Operational Excellence program for the site, focusing on building a strong continuous improvement culture and developing Lean & 6sigma capabilities across the organization. 
• Provide training, coaching and development of Lean and 6sigma capabilities, including:
  • Support the selection of green belt trainees and projects, help organize GB training in collaboration with our J&J partners, coaching and and review of Green Belt projects to support certification
  • Deliver basic statistics training and support teams with questions related to DMAIC, data analysis and structured problem-solving
  • Optimize and maintain templates and tools
• Educate, coach and lead OpEx deployment leads in operational departments  
• Lead complex Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects requiring Black Belt–level expertise, supporting strategic objectives of the organization, such as:
  • Cost optimization
  • Lead time reduction 
  • Deviation reduction
  • Scheduling and shift regime optimization 
  • Cleanroom efficiency improvements
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for advanced statistics and data analysis questions 
• Use Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, including 5S, standard work, visual management, Kanban, Pareto analysis and others, to structure and improve initiatives. 
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with peers across the organization 

Who are we looking for?

Education

• Minimum bachelor degree
• Black Belt certification

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Operations environment, of which 3 years of experience in Pharma 
• Experience in lean process optimization tools: black belt certified
• Experience in 6sigma problem solving methodology and tools: green belt certified 
• Knowledge and experience in human factors are a plus 

Languages

• Fluent in English  
• Good knowledge of Dutch is a plus

Strengths

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills  
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management  
• Able to engage, motivate and lead matrix teams across various levels  
• You have a strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights 
• Strong coaching and training skills  
• Skilled at instilling and reinforcing organizational culture 

Expertise

• End-to-end project management skills  
• Strategic thinking and vision creation
• Proficient in data analysis  
• Leading-cross functional and matrix teams initiatives
• Effective use of escalation paths to drive impact  
• Independently initiating, building and managing projects from zero 

What do we offer you? 

• A meaningful job with impact on the organization. 
• A supportive and innovative work environment. We value and encourage learning and personal development.  
• The opportunity to work with people from all over the world. 
• A contract of indefinite duration and an attractive salary package complemented by many fringe benefits, such as additional statutory vacations, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, double vacation pay, an end-of-year and performance bonus. 
• Many fun and informal events.

About Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative and life-saving cell therapies for the treatment of chronic and life-threatening diseases, such as cancer.

The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. Legend Biotech now employs over 2,400 people across six global manufacturing sites. Two of these sites are in Ghent: Obelisc (Technology Park Zwijnaarde) and Tech Lane (Eilandje Zwijnaarde).

In Ghent, Legend Biotech focuses on the production of advanced CAR-T cell therapies for the treatment of multiple myeloma, in close collaboration with Johnson & Johnson.

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. 

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially strong Technical Lead to join our Fire Engineering team in Belgium. This role combines hands-on fire protection engineering expertise with selective commercial and client engagement responsibilities.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted technical authority while supporting growth initiatives, ensuring innovative, compliant, and performance-driven fire safety solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain a high level of professional awareness of technical matters in the fire industry, assimilate and synthesise developing technical issues and provide updates and briefings as required.
• Guiding our fire engineering professionals, along with advising and delivering complex solutions to large construction engineering projects within leading consultancies.
• Taking control of current and future projects and ensuring that financial targets of the team are met and exceeded, develop existing relationships with key clients and deliver fire safety engineering solutions
• Drive behind the delivery of technical excellence, team engagement, and the go-to in developing their key clients in this discipline.
• Be the expert to our clients and that all important first point of call.
• Lead discussion with design team, building control and fire service.
• Attend industry conferences to network and embrace industry trends and best practices
• Supervise and train graduate engineers.
• Provide engineering support to building management offices regarding fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through technical credibility and consistent delivery.
• Proactively identify and pursue new project and business opportunities within the building safety sector, taking initiative rather than waiting for work to come your way.
• Drive opportunities through strong client engagement and technical leadership, focusing on creating new assignments without relying on heavy traditional business development activity.
• Collaborate with internal teams to translate client needs into compliant and commercially viable engineering solutions.
• Prepare and present technical proposals and contribute to commercial submissions where required.
• Ensure client satisfaction through proactive communication, timely delivery of services, and effective coordination with project stakeholders.
• Contribute to service positioning and market visibility through thought leadership and high-quality technical output.
• Mentor and support colleagues across projects where appropriate.
• Meet client expectations by completing assigned tasks within agreed timelines and communicating effectively with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports and technical correspondence as required.

Requirements and Qualifications

To set you up for success in this role from day one, the following qualifications and experience are required:

• A background in fire engineering, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fire Engineering or a related discipline such as Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in fire protection engineering, including design review, inspections, and commissioning.
• For full-time commercial/technical scope: experience performing technical consulting or engineering tasks independently or as part of a project team in the fire safety sector.
• Strong understanding of fire and life safety codes and standards.
• The ability to undertake technical work independently.
• The ability and desire to mentor and manage junior professionals.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is essential; knowledge of French is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel within Belgium to client sites and between offices.

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Job Details

• 💼 Finance Operations | Business Operations
• 📍 Belgium - Ghent
• 🕜 Full-Time/Hybrid 

What you will do

Reporting to our Senior Manager of Finance Operations, you will step into the pivotal role of Finance Operations Process & Automation Lead. You will lead our FinOps Projects team, acting as the architect of a leaner, more automated financial operation. Your mission is to own the end-to-end Quote-to-Cash process, drive our AI automation strategy, and champion process quality across the business, ensuring our operations are as innovative as our products.

Where you will have impact

• Lead, manage, and mentor the FinOps Projects team, fostering their professional growth and driving project success.
• Own the end-to-end Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) process, leading initiatives to map, redesign, and improve process quality from start to finish.
• Drive the FinOps automation roadmap, identifying opportunities and partnering with technical teams to build and implement AI-driven solutions.
• Act as the voice of operational excellence, influencing upstream commercial decisions to prevent downstream complexity and ensure scalability.
• Lead the integration of billing systems and processes from newly acquired companies, ensuring seamless absorption into Lighthouse operations.
• Develop data-driven business cases and reporting to demonstrate the impact and ROI of automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Champion and maintain high standards for process documentation, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our automated systems.

About our team

You'll be leading the FinOps Projects team, a crucial group at the intersection of finance and technology. As part of the wider Finance Operations team, we own the entire Quote-to-Cash lifecycle. Our mission is twofold: we drive major strategic projects like integrating new companies and building out our AI automation, while also ensuring the core business runs smoothly. We are a team of ambitious, analytical process-thinkers and supportive coaches, constantly seeking smarter ways to support Lighthouse's rapid growth.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working environment: Work from home or at one of our global offices.
• Flexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work-life balance.
• Collaborative team: High-bar, friendly, creative, and passionate colleagues.
• Career development: Workshops, frameworks, tools, training, and processes to realize your full potential.
• Impactful work: Shape products relied on by 85,000+ users worldwide.
• Mobility options: Mobility budget or company car (based on your job category).
• Competitive compensation: Proactively maintained to value your work.
• Net allowance: to support home office related expenses.
• Vouchers: lunch vouchers & eco vouchers.
• Comprehensive health insurance: Extensive coverage for you and your dependents.
• Pension funding: Group insurance to secure your future.
• Referral bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing in new talent.

Who you are

Essential

• Experience in Finance Operations, with deep, hands-on expertise in the full Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) lifecycle.
• Proven experience in people management, with a passion for coaching, professional development, and performance management.
• A demonstrated track record of leading process optimization and automation projects from conception to successful implementation.
• Experience translating business needs into technical requirements and partnering effectively with engineering or automation teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
• A strategic, root-cause thinker who solves problems upstream rather than just managing downstream symptoms.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with strong prioritization skills.
• An ambitious and proactive mindset, with a strong work ethic and a drive to deliver results in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

We welcome

• Experience in a finance transformation or consulting role, with exposure to systems like Salesforce (CPQ/Billing), NetSuite, Kolleno, or Adyen.
• A background working within a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
• Direct experience with AI-driven automation projects in a finance context.

Location: Ghent

Location Qualifications: hybrid, 2 days in the office

About the position

We are looking for a skilled Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Ghent. In this critical leadership position, you will be responsible for managing our content systems, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering. 

Key responsibilities as an Engineer Manager at Showpad

Engineering Leaders at Showpad maintain an unwavering focus on three key pillars: Craftsmanship, People & Project delivery.

Craftsmanship

• Define the engineering vision in close collaboration, aligned with product strategy and overall business goals.
• Play a crucial role in establishing "golden paths" for software development. Further, establishing a buy vs build mentality.
• Utilize data from engineering metrics to identify trends and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

People

• Attract, hire, and develop top software engineering talent.
• Build and lead high-performing engineering teams.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and innovation.
• Implement effective performance management processes and provide career development opportunities.

Project delivery

• Define and prioritize engineering projects, aligning with broader company goals.
• Lead execution of complex technical projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure high-quality software development and delivery, adhering to best practices and security standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams and stakeholders across the company.

What we are looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering of which 3 years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Strong technical expertise in software development methodologies and best practices.
• Fluent in English.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and coach engineers to achieve their full potential.
• Passion for building a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Experience in recruiting and managing talent in an international setting.

Company Highlights: 

Welcome to the new era of revenue effectiveness. The merger of Showpad and Bigtincan is creating the first AI-powered platform to strengthen the entire field selling motion.

By unifying two industry-acclaimed solutions for content, readiness, engagement, and intelligence into a single operating system, we are delivering unrivaled scale and accelerated growth for our 2,000+ combined customers worldwide, including leaders in manufacturing (Dow, Dupont), healthcare (Fujifilm, Kaiser Permanente, Johnson&Johnson), CPG (Smucker’s, Mitsubishi, Stanley Black & Decker), and enterprise tech (HID, CultureAmp, LastPass).

Acclaimed by analysts and adored by customers, we’re recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ Revenue Enablement Platforms, honored by Gartner as a Customers’ Choice in Revenue Enablement Platforms, and, together, endorsed by nearly 3,000 5-star customer reviews on G2.

United, we’re focused on powering the next generation of field selling success through a more holistic engine that creates lasting value for our customers and a new vision for our category.

Discover the revenue team outcomes we’re driving together at showpad.com.

What you can expect from Showpad
We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We’re building a best-in-class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether that’s paid parental leave, paid holidays (including Juneteenth and paid time off to vote), paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you. 

Showpad’s Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.

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