Head of External Clinical Supply Quality

  • Location: Braine-l'Alleud, Région wallonne, Belgique
  • Job #27041

Head of External Clinical Supply Quality

Contracting – Brabant Wallon

Your responsibilities:
Operational

  • Provide timely and efficient GMP/GDP IMP Release function to all relevant project activities related to the development of the pipeline projects (included all relevant activities for IMP release: label approval, batch record documentation, etc…).
  • Support compliance with all relevant and appropriate regulations and guidelines, such as those relating to GMP/GDP, health and safety, etc.
  • Participate in the management of QA through active participation in QA forums and other meetings.
  • Support in-licensing activities by providing Quality Assurance expertise for the evaluation of new project opportunities including participation in due diligence activities.
  • Support the systems and processes in place for the appropriate documentation of the company development activities and to maintain them in a manner compliant with regulatory and corporate requirements.
  • Ensure the Clinical Supply Quality activities are consistent across the range of different environments and teams supported (Vendors / Suppliers / in house).
  • Proactively support the activities of Clinical supply for relevant manufacturing quality systems (deviation close out / Change management / complaints / quality improvement).
  • Identify and facilitate resolution of technical and manufacturing quality issues that may impact the quality of the CMC sections of regulatory submissions.
  • Provide support in the evaluation of Temperature excursions for IMP.
  • Management of Quality Complaints of IMP
  • Participate in/coordinate escalation of quality topics linked to IMPs supplies
  • Ensure active participation in the selection, evaluation, approval and maintenance of Vendors for IMP activities, including leadership or support to conduct appropriate audits.
  • Oversight of Distribution activities (deviations, Business Review Meetings, assessments, etc…)
  • Ensure CMO (packaging and distribution vendors) quality documentation is accurate and up-to-date, by editing and reviewing quality agreements
  • Contribute the preparation of audits (internal/external, regulatory inspections)
  • Lead internal audits / Self-Inspections

Process

  • Ensure that all review and release, manufacturing and packaging operations are appropriately compliant with applicable regulations (EMEA, FDA, DEA, MHRA, etc. where relevant).
  • Support the Head of Clinical Supply Quality in ensuring an acceptable outcome of all audits and inspections, especially those by government agencies, as they pertain to Process Support and Package Development practices (where relevant), equipment, and facilities.
  • Actively participate in identifying, developing and implementing local quality and operational excellence improvements in response to business requirements, technical changes and regulatory requirements by encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and developing solutions.
  • Ensure Clinical Supply Quality processes directly support Technical Operations and development partner goals and objectives.
  • Review and QA approval of deviations, change controls and complaints.

Team

  • Ensure Staff are managed appropriately, have clearly defined roles, are appraised on an annual basis, have clear objectives, work in accordance with HSE and corporate policy requirements and are developed and trained to meet the need of the business and professional career development.
  • Oversee resolution of staff-related performance issues.

Your profile:

  • Master’s degree in Sciences
  • Certified auditor by official authorities is an asset

Technical Expertise:

  • Excellent knowledge of cGMP and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., US, European, Japanese).
  • Extensive experience in a pharmaceutical regulated environment.
  • Must be knowledgeable in QA and technical requirements of pharmaceutical development processes.
  • A complete understanding of current regulatory requirements and expectations and an ability to interpret current regulations and requirements in the product development context is essential.
  • Experience in conducting customer/vendor audits and managing regulatory inspections
  • QA/compliance experience in manufacturing, facility operation, and quality systems. Areas of expertise should include compliance, quality assurance, quality control, validation, technical services, and an in-depth knowledge of at least one scientific discipline related to pharmaceutical sciences.

Leadership & Management Skills:

  • Must be able to act in most circumstances without direct supervision and handle complex/difficult situations. Output from actions will most likely impact activities across several departments.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills at all levels internally and externally especially at senior management levels.
  • Be able to coach/train/mentor colleagues and deliver training within area of expertise and assist with the development of top talent.
  • Root cause and risk management/assessment skills.
  • Must be fluent in English and French, other languages are a bonus.

Our offer ?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. You’re interested in this job? We kindly invite you to apply or send me your CV, [email protected]

Qualified Person

  • Location: Braine-l'Alleud, Région wallonne, Belgique
  • Job #27018

Qualified Person

Contracting – Brabant Wallon

Your responsibilities:
We are looking for a Qualified Person (QP) starting early January 2026 for a 6-month mission. The position is onsite only (no homeworking). The QP will be responsible for release activities related to packaging (tablets and injectables), complaint management, procedure/document review, and additional QA tasks.

  • Oversee and ensure compliance of operations related to raw materials, bulk, and finished pharmaceutical products with national/international regulations and quality policies.
  • Make batch release, rejection, or rework decisions.
  • Manage quality deviations, investigations, CAPAs, market/client complaints, recalls, and change controls.
  • Review and approve Product and Line Quality Reviews.
  • Draft, review, and approve procedures within the scope of QP activities.
  • Provide QA support to defined projects, especially those linked to release activities.
  • Participate in internal audits, client audits, and inspections.
  • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and production/lab teams.

Your profile:

  • A minimum of 3 years of similar experience in GMP, manufacturing, and QP roles is required
  • Industrial Pharmacist degree with a valid QP number (legal requirement).
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is mandatory.
  • Impeccable ethics and the ability to make independent decisions.
  • Fluency in French (working language onsite and for procedures) and English (for handling complaints).
  • Knowledge of packaging release activities (tablets and injectables) is a strong asset.

    Nice to have:

  • Experience with international GMP regulations.
  • Experience in Quality Assurance, Production, or Quality Control.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to propose constructive, innovative solutions.
  • Experience with audits and regulatory inspections.

Our offer ?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. You’re interested in this job? We kindly invite you to apply or send me your CV, [email protected]

 

GMP Compliance

  • Location: Wavre
  • Job #26980

GMP Compliance

Contracting – Brabant Wallon

Your responsibilities:
The incumbent will provide support to the QA operational team in production building by:

  • Being present in the production area to conduct gembas, housekeeping, and oversight.
  • Providing support in managing the QA Ops technician team
  • Reviewing and approving documentation as a quality partner, or provide support during reviews.

Your profile:

  • A university certificate with scientific orientation (Bio engineer, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology,…) or equivalent experience.
  • Good knowledge of English (oral and written) & fluent in French
  • 3 years’ experience in cGMP environment
  • Knowledge of regulatory matters and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Analytical and critical mind, global and pragmatic approach, problem solving.
  • Good impact and influence skills as well as networking skills to efficiently work within different Vaccine departments.
  • Good technical writing skills.

Our offer ?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. You’re interested in this job? We kindly invite you to apply or send me your CV, [email protected]

 

QC Specialist

  • Location: Braine-l'Alleud, Région wallonne, Belgique
  • Job #26971

QC Specialist

Contracting – Brabant Wallon

Your responsibilities:
The recruitment is to support a complex issue related to PEG, in collaboration with a QC specialist.
The work involves technical investigations on polymers, with connections between current analyses, methods, and validations.

  • Follow-up on deviations and quality issues related to PEG.
  • Analyze and understand unusual results.
  • Collaborate with regulatory specs, analytical development, method redesigns, transfers, and production.
  • Participate in quality committees on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Use analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, IR, NMR) and software tools (Empower, Cromeleon).

Your profile:

  • Pharmaceutical experience (submission files, regulatory knowledge).
  • Proactivity, autonomy, ability to raise issues and suggest solutions.
  • Strong skills in organic and analytical chemistry (HPLC, GC).
  • Fluent in French and proficient in English (for international meetings).
  • Understanding of production processes and their analytical impact.
  • Master’s degree or technician with 5+ years of experience.

Nice to Have:

  • Familiarity with the lab and internal techniques.
  • Experience handling quality deviations.
  • Knowledge of Empower or Cromeleon.
  • Additional skills in IR, NMR.

Our offer ?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. You’re interested in this job? We kindly invite you to apply or send me your CV, [email protected]

 

Internal Operations Quality Partner

  • Location: Braine-l'Alleud, Région wallonne, Belgique
  • Job #26936

Internal Operations Quality Partner

Contracting – Brabant Wallon

Your responsibilities:
The role is within the Clinical Supply Quality team, focusing on packaging and labeling for clinical studies. The position is critical for ensuring quality systems and compliance in the production, release, and distribution of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) for clinical trials.

– Review of batch records (both electronic and paper).
– Review and release of labels.
– Release of warehouses and production consumables specification.
– Update of CEC (Controlled Environment Conditions).
– System-related activities: deviation review, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), change control.
– Temperature excursion management.
– Validation activities related to computer design systems.
– Documentation review for operational production activities.
– KPI realization based on specific requests.
– Participation in audits, regulatory inspections, and vendor management.
– Support for qualification, validation, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

Your profile:
– 3 to 5 years of relevant experience required.
– Pharmaceutical experience is essential; QA/compliance experience in a pharmaceutical regulated environment.
– Proficiency in Excel (KPI creation, pivot tables).
– Hands-on operational QA experience is important and will make a difference.
– Good knowledge of cGMP and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., US, European, Japanese).
– Technical affinity (e.g., point of contact for equipment validation).
– Dynamic, energetic, and communicative personality, able to challenge and express opinions.
– Fluency in English and French.
– Preferably a Master’s degree in engineering or similar for the right mindset.
– Ability to function with minimal supervision, strong organizational and analytical skills.
– Fact-based decision-making and problem-solving skills (failure investigations, risk analysis).

—- No QP (Qualified Person) number required, but QP training is a plus.

Nice to Have:
– Certified auditor by official authorities.
– Eligibility to act as a QP in the EU.
– Experience in leading internal audits/self-inspections.
– Familiarity with regulatory submissions and CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) documentation.
 

Our offer ?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. You’re interested in this job? We kindly invite you to apply or send me your CV, [email protected]

Vendor Quality Lead & QP

  • Location: Braine-l'Alleud
  • Job #26956

Vendor Quality Lead – QP
Contracting – Walloon Brabant

Our partner is currently looking for a Vendor Quality Lead to join its team. This international company is well-known for its pharmaceuticals. 

What are your responsibilities?
In this position, you will support the Qualified Person (QP) in relation to all batch release activity for Global products produced by third parties, primarily performing QA review of batch documents, issue of batch certificates, and transactional release activities.

Vendor Quality Lead (VQL) related accountabilities:

  • Be the central QA point of contact for the organization for investigations/deviations/ out of-specifications/ audit observations associated with the assigned vendors.
  • Perform the QA review of deviation notifications, retrieve and collect supportive information from involved stakeholders allow assessment.
  • Manage the key performance indicators (metrics) for key operational QA activities and services associated with the vendors in the defined described tracking tools and track the vendor’s performance.
  • Ensure all Quality agreements are in place and take ownership of agreements for the vendors. Maintain Quality Agreement with the vendors up to date and perform periodic reviews and update of the agreement in close collaboration with the product CMC Quality Leads and the vendors.
  • When applicable, be sure that the Annual Product Stability Program is rolled-out and executed at the vendor in accordance with the internal Stability Program
  • Ensure the Product Quality Reviews (PQR) are completed by the vendors in a timely manner and as needed, are reviewed within the requested time period. Ensure that this review is documented and made available in the internal Controlled Documents System.
  • Participate as QA representative to the recurrent vendor meetings, present issues and resolutions, and drive vendor quality performance through these meetings.
  • Quality Complaints: Be the contact person for the follow-up with vendors for the manufacturing investigation part. When applicable, ensure that initial receipt, logging of quality complaints into the Complaint System and provision of responses to the complainant are professionally coordinated and managed.
  • Provide expert QA advice, support and management for technical operational QA and general QA matters associated with the vendors.
  • Work closely with Corporate QA teams, Technical Operation Teams, Business stakeholders and Affiliates in an effective and efficient way.
  • Cover the entire product life cycle from initial commercialization including Technology Transfer/Knowledge transfer, commercial (key raw materials to distribution), product improvements to phase out for the assigned vendors.
  • Owner of the QA plans and product resource and capacity overview for activities associated with the assigned vendors.

Qualified Person related accountabilities:

  • Support the QP in relation to all batch release activity, primarily performing QA review of batch documents.
  • Issue batch certificates for product release and distribution
  • Perform in SAP the transactional product release and maintenance of batch release register
  • Liaise with Vendor Team(s) and CMO’s where applicable on resolution of issues relating to document errors to support release.
  • Act as QA contact (in conjunction with site QP) and deputize on behalf of QP where appropriate for product related quality issues and associated communications.
  • Act as a contact with other departments and Affiliates to support the drug product /Finished goods release process and supply of post release documents.
  • Maintain and report Metrics relating to batch release activities.
  • Support Global Regulatory Affairs and CMC Quality Leads for submission document requests
  • Coordinate legalization/notarization of documents as needed

Who are you?

  • Eligibility as a Qualified Person in EU
  • Must be knowledgeable in several areas of the global pharmaceutical industry, including the interpretation and practical application of applicable regulations.
  • Has good background knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry from a business and technical perspective.
  • Must be able to act in most circumstances without direct supervision and handle complex / difficult situations. Output from actions will most likely impact activities across several departments.
  • Must be able to effectively interact with and influence senior internal and external personnel on many aspects of project and product related matters.
  • Be capable of leading and motivating teams and demonstrate professional maturity in difficult situations.

Our offer?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way.

Quality system contractor

  • Location: Braine l'Alleud
  • Job #26926

Quality System Contractor
Brabant Wallon – Contracting

What are your responsibilities?

  • Support and prepare for regulatory inspections and audits.
  • Lead or assist in Quality Council and Risk Management Committee activities.
  • Develop and maintain internal audit and self-inspection programs.
  • Structure and align local documentation with global standards.
  • Implement and lead local Quality System Reviews.
  • Promote quality culture and regulatory awareness among staff.
  • Act as a mentor/coach for quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Benchmark industry trends and support local/global quality initiatives.

Who are you?

  • Minimum 8–10 years of experience required in pharmaceutical quality systems.
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in quality systems and compliance.
  • Experience in audits and inspections.
  • Ability to work autonomously and proactively.
  • Fluent in French and English.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; not afraid to reach out and follow up with colleagues.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with biological drug substance (business and/or quality).
  • Agility to handle unpredictable changes and a stressful environment.
  • Experience collaborating and influencing across departments.
  • Additional certifications in quality or regulatory affairs. 

Our offer?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. You’re interested in this job? We invite you to apply!

Analytical Scientist

  • Location: Braine l'Alleud
  • Job #26914

Analytical Scientist

Contracting – Brabant Wallon

Your responsibilities:

  • Work on projects involving polymers, peptides, small molecules, and biomolecules.
  • Identify unknown impurities from production samples.
  • Develop analytical methods (high-resolution LCMS).
  • Participate in weekly project meetings.
  • Independently manage planning and lab work.
  • Prepare samples, process data, write reports, and present results.
  • Collaborate with the team to share instruments and knowledge.

Your profile:

  • Experience in mass spectrometry (high-resolution LCMS).
  • Skills in analytical method development.
  • Autonomous work style and ability to manage own schedule.
  • Good English proficiency (for meetings and international interactions).
  • Understanding and respect for GMP rules.
  • Ability to interpret complex spectra, especially for polymers and biomolecules.

    Nice to Have:

  • Experience with polymers and large molecules.
  • Knowledge of biomolecules (proteins, antibodies).
  • Experience in a GMP environment.
  • Willingness to collaborate and support teammates.
  • Familiarity with various mass spectrometry instruments.

Our offer ?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to trainings in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. You’re interested in this job? We kindly invite you to apply or send me your CV, [email protected]

Construction Manager

  • Location: RIXENSART
  • Remote: Remote
  • Job #26873

Construction Manager
Brabant Walloon – contracting
Our partner is looking for a Construction Manager to join its team. This international company is well-known for its pharmaceuticals.
Your responsibilities?

  • Coordinate construction activities and liaise with the Host Site EHS team
  • Review safe methods of working ahead of work starting
  • Lead daily safe work planning sessions e.g. SPA, RAMS, PTW
  • Participate in daily prestart workforce safety briefings
  • Participate in safety meetings and lead daily safety walks of the site
  • Participate in toolbox talks
  • Assist in incident investigation
  • Induct / orientate the workers
  • Identify and control new workers
  • Identify general and specific safety hazards to the workers
  • Inspect and conduct safety audits of tasks and safe systems / processes
  • Ensure that all incidents are reported
  • Participate in incident investigations
  • Ensure workers only carry out tasks for which they are trained and qualified
  • Ensure risk assessments and method statements are in place and in use
  • Encourage and participate in the behavioral safety system
  • Intervene and correct any unsafe conditions
  • Participate in safety meetings
  • Ensure good housekeeping and organised tidiness (5S) at all times

Your profile?

  • Experience in construction management of medium and large capital projects
  • EHS experience
  • Project and people management skills with thorough knowledge of construction
  • Communication and collaboration skills

Our offer?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to training in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. 
 

Validation Engineer

  • Location: RIXENSART
  • Remote: Remote
  • Job #26872

Validation Engineer
Brabant Walloon – contracting
Our partner is looking for a Validation Engineer to join its team. This international company is well-known for its pharmaceuticals.
Your responsibilities?
The department is, amongst other expertise, in charge of the implementation of health authorities Facility Design requirement for all manufacturing building in the Belgium sites.
A new task is required : implementing internal standards of the company (Engineering Standard)
You will be responsible for leading the implementation of this new standard in several steps :

  • Gap analysis between Engineering Standard and Belgium SOP’s
  • Support and lead risk assessment issuing for each unit with local SMEs
  • Follow up and track progress on assessment issuing as per milestone.
  • Participating in the assessment to standardize inter manufacturing units evidences and assessment (same answer for requirement, adding and suggest control or mitigations, identifying gaps).
  • Possibly, support the Unit to edit remediation plans for gaps identified.
  • Furthermore, the candidate leads the reporting to Engineering Standard Duty holder and sponsor. 

Your profile?

  • Scientific university degree (Engineer in Chemistry, biochemistry, or Pharmacist,…)
  • Experience in Product & Process
  • Experience in project management
  • Risk assessment
  • Successful experience in stakeholders management
  • Excellent organization skills and ability to operate effectively in a multicultural, matrix organization where the workload requires balancing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
  • Fluent in French et English

Our offer?
Jefferson Wells offers you a permanent contract as consultant with an attractive salary package and will give you access to training in technical matters and soft skills. We will be your career partner for each step along the way. You’re interested in this job? We kindly invite you to apply. Do you have any questions? You can contact Anaïs Malikian, [email protected]