Quality R&D Operations Specialist – 2-Year Contract

About the role

You will support operational quality assurance across our Belgium R&D site, working with analytical R&D labs and GMP clinical manufacturing operations for drug substance, aseptic drug product, or technical services. The role provides practical coaching, hands‑on experience and clear development paths within a collaborative team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day QA oversight for R&D operations related to clinical manufacturing and testing to ensure GMP and GSK quality standards.
• Review and approve deviations, change controls, CAPA and technical records promptly.
• Review and approve qualification and validation activities for processes or equipment.
• Lead or support investigations and root‑cause analysis for quality events and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct self‑inspections, support external inspections and drive inspection readiness.
• Monitor quality metrics, perform trend analysis and work with teams on continuous improvement.
• Coach and advise cross‑functional teams on quality expectations, data integrity and documentation best practices.

Required profile

• Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, chemistry or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech or related R&D/manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Experience handling deviations, CAPA, change control and technical investigations.
• Strong written and spoken English; French or Dutch knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to work on‑site in Belgium and occasional shifts; fluency in French is a plus.

Required skills

• GMP knowledge
• Deviation management
• CAPA handling
• Change control
• Technical investigations
• Qualification & validation activities
• Root‑cause analysis
• Inspection readiness
• Quality metrics monitoring & trend analysis
• Electronic quality management systems (eQMS)
• Electronic batch records
• SAP

What we offer

• 2‑year fixed‑term contract
• Practical coaching and hands‑on experience
• Clear development paths and career growth
• Visible impact on R&D quality
• Collaborative team environment
• Occasional hybrid working as agreed