ABOUT BYONDIS
Byondis is an independent Dutch biopharma company in Nijmegen advancing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for oncology and autoimmune disease. We run end-to-end CMC in-house from cell line development to aseptic drug product filling in GMP-certified facilities, complemented by select external partners. Our Quality Assurance organization safeguards patient safety and compliance across first-in-human and early clinical programs.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re hiring a Quality Specialist to serve as (or progress to) our Qualified Person (QP) for investigational products. If you’re already QP-certified, great. If not, and you bring the right technology match (ADC / mAb development and GMP manufacturing) and the ambition to qualify as a QP , we’ll back you with a clear pathway.
WHAT YOU WILL LEAD AND OWN
Quality Leadership & Strategy
- Set the QA strategy for a modality-rich pipeline (ADCs, mAbs) spanning USP / DSP , analytics, and aseptic fill / finish .
- Build a proactive, risk-based quality culture; drive right-first-time execution and continuous improvement.
GMP Oversight (In-house & External)
Provide independent oversight of manufacturing, testing, release, and distribution of intermediates, drug substances, and IMP batches.Govern quality at CDMOs and testing labs; ensure phase-appropriate controls for early development.Release & Certification
The ultimate responsibility will be, the release of biotechnology-derived intermediates and drug substances manufactured in-house and provide QP confirmations for IMP certification.Quality Management System (QMS)
Own and evolve the QMS (deviations, CAPA, change control, complaints, management review, GxP procedures, internal / external audits, and manufacturing license compliance).Stay ahead of GMP / IMP requirements (EudraLex Vol. 4 and annexes); translate updates into pragmatic processes and training.Inspection Readiness & Stakeholder Management
Lead health-authority interactions and inspections.Partner closely with CMC, Manufacturing, Supply, and Clinical to balance speed, science, and safety .WHAT YOU BRING
Technology match : must have a minimum of 5 years deep QA / CMC experience with biologics , ideally ADCs and / or mAbs , including strong grasp of USP / DSP , analytics, and aseptic operations .Proven leadership in GMP environments (clinical stage preferred), with a risk-based mindset and hands-on approach.Track record shaping QMS, leading audits / inspections, and releasing clinical materials.Collaborative communicator who can influence across functions and with external partners.Language : fluent English and preferably DutchQP OPTIONS (Pick your path) :
Already a QP : Recognized under Article 49 of Directive 2001 / 83 / EC and ready to act as QP for IMPs on day one.QP-in-Training : MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field (e.g., Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, (Bio)Chemistry, Biotechnology) eligible for QP recognition and motivated to complete remaining steps to qualification.Nice to have : Prior QP experience for IMPs; ADC linker-payload familiarity; steriles / aseptic SME credentials.
What We Offer
A mission-led environment where quality and science meet to deliver patient impact.Competitive salary (based on experience), pension, and 30 days’ annual leave (full-time).A supportive leadership team, state-of-the-art campus in Nijmegen, and company events that build community.Contract hours : 32–40 hrs / week.Location : Onsite in Nijmegen (relocation possible). This is not a remote role.Join Byondis as QA Specialist and shape the quality agenda today, and grow into our QP tomorrow.