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Job Purpose: Within the External Manufacturing you will support Contract Manufacturing Operations (CMO) by overseeing key quality activities. Your role focuses on GMP compliance, governance, and continuous improvement, rather than hands-on technical/operational activities. You will ensure that products manufactured by CMOs comply with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards, while driving lean management and process optimization.
Job Responsibility
CMO Quality Oversight & Governance: Take accountability for main quality activities related to CMO management
Review and follow up on deviations, ensuring appropriate investigation and documentation
Monitor and support CAPA implementation and timely closure
Manage and assess change controls linked to CMOs and their impact on product quality
Help put in place and maintain governance for quality processes and interactions with CMOs
Batch Release & Complaints: Provide support for product batch release activities (documentation review, quality decision support)
Ensure the review and approval of product market complaints related to externally manufactured products
Contribute to root cause analysis and definition of corrective and preventive actions
Lean Management & Continuous Improvement: Drive or support continuous improvement initiatives within EM Q DP and across QA/IT matrix teams
Apply lean management principles to streamline quality processes and improve efficiency
Manage and coordinate the impacts of process changes on quality systems and CMO activities
Align with stakeholders on planning, priorities, and deliverables
Requirements
University degree with a scientific orientation (Bioengineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Chemistry) or equivalent experience
5 years of experience in a GMP/cGMP environment (pharma, biotech, or similar regulated industry)
Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements
Experience in lean management, continuous improvement, and governance of processes
Not a hands-on technical lab/production role – focus on process, governance, and QA oversight
Knowledge of SAP and VEEVA is a strong asset
Analytical and critical mindset, with a global and pragmatic approach
Strong problem-solving skills
Good impact and influence capabilities and networking skills to work efficiently within QA, IT, and other operational departments in a matrix organization
Good technical writing skills (procedures, reports, rationales, quality documentation)
English: mandatory (oral and written)
French is a plus
Nice to have
Knowledge of SAP and VEEVA is a strong asset
French is a plus
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