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Chemistry Operations Manager Pharma

Belgium, Braine-L'alleud · Job Posted June 03, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Provide day-to-day operational support to research teams in chemistry buildings
  • Act as first point of contact for operational and technical issues on site
  • Ensure research continuity while infrastructure works are ongoing
  • Coordinate and follow up infrastructure projects in chemistry buildings
  • Manage interfaces between researchers, Engineering, Facilities, IT and suppliers
  • Follow project planning and constraints, ensuring minimal impact on research activities
  • Manage daily incidents and technical issues (equipment, utilities, infrastructure)
  • Coordinate troubleshooting with Engineering, Facilities and external contractors
  • Escalate critical issues and ensure timely resolution
  • Perform and/or coordinate risk analyses prior to interventions
  • Prepare and manage work permits using internal templates and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with internal safety standards and regulatory requirements
  • Actively contribute to reducing the Safety backlog
  • Implement actions following incidents, audits, CPPT visits and risk analyses
  • Follow up corrective and preventive actions with stakeholders
  • Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
  • Propose pragmatic solutions to improve safety, reliability and efficiency of operations
  • Contribute to standardization and documentation of best practices

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent
  • 4-6 years of experience (medior) in a relevant environment
  • Experience in chemical/pharmaceutical/CMC/development/production environments or research or production chemistry buildings
  • Strong and proven knowledge of chemical risks (non-negotiable)
  • HVAC systems, pressure cascades, air renewal rates
  • PED, piping, gas detection systems
  • Electrical and utilities systems
  • Solid understanding of infrastructure and technical systems
  • Experience with risk analysis and work permit processes
  • Ability to manage critical and emergency situations in a high-risk environment
  • French: fluent (≈80% of daily interactions) mandatory
  • English: strong technical level (documentation, procedures, communication with non-French speakers)
  • Rapid autonomy and strong ownership of topics
  • Hands-on, pragmatic and solution-driven
  • Stress-resilient, able to remain calm under pressure and in emergencies
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Generalist mindset, comfortable interacting with multiple technical experts

Nice to have

  • Experience in a chemistry research environment
  • Previous exposure to processes and ways of working
  • Experience in Seveso-type or other high-risk industrial environments
  • Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Kaizen, etc.)

What we offer

  • Rapid growth: Amaris has doubled its workforce in Belgium in two years, providing numerous growth opportunities for employees
  • Prestigious projects: Candidates will work with renowned clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and European institutions sectors on impactful missions
  • International environment: An agile and dynamic structure promotes intrapreneurship and meritocracy, with international exposure at the heart of Europe

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