As part of our continuous growth, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing and Supply Chain Development Lead to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will drive the manufacturing strategies definition, work with the R&D team to ensure efficient design transfer to operation teams, and ensure the efficient setup of manufacturing capabilities. You will identify regulatory and good manufacturing practice requirements and oversee all industrialisation processes throughout development and manufacturing, contributing to the deliverability of the Lakhesys Benchtop Cell Factory™.

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing documentation and practices from our manufacturing partner to understand and optimize current production methods

• Collaborate with R&D and Product Development to ensure that Design for Manufacturing principles are applied

• Define and execute equipment manufacturing strategy

• Develop and implement internal manufacturing workflows, procedures, and quality controls

• Support the initial setup of a future supply chain organization by providing expertise in contract management, procurement, logistics, ERP systems, and master data management.

• Setup key processes aligned with manufacturing requirements with a first focus on the equipment as the consumables are fully managed internally with a manufacturing dedicated team

• Support the qualification of the new equipment, tools, and fixtures for in-house manufacturing

• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and relevant regulatory standards

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to reduce cost, lead time, and risk

• Support pilot production, prototyping, and early-stage industrialization

Technical skills:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain and industrialisation management, ideally in complex mechatronic systems or equivalent

• Demonstrated experience with technology transfer and process industrialization dealing with different suppliers

• Knowledge in GMP, ISO 13485, or other highly regulated environments

• Fluent in English (French is a plus)

Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:

• Hands-on, solution-oriented, and autonomous

• Analytical and strategic thinking

• Strong understanding in Product Development

• First interview with Manon (HR BP)

• Fit interview with Didier (COO) & Manon

• Technical interview

• Final interview with Jérémie (CEO) & Anna (Head of People)