Program Manager (Pharmaceuticals)

TL;DR

Program Manager (Pharmaceuticals): Overseeing quality activities and CMO management with an accent on GMP compliance, governance, and continuous improvement. Focus on streamlining quality processes using lean management, managing CAPA and change controls, and ensuring regulatory alignment.

Location: Belgium

Company

hirify.global is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses across various sectors including Life Sciences.

What you will do

• Manage CMO quality oversight and governance, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Review deviations, monitor CAPA implementation, and assess change controls linked to CMOs.
• Support product batch release activities and the review/approval of product market complaints.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean management initiatives to streamline quality processes.
• Coordinate the impacts of process changes on quality systems within QA/IT matrix teams.

Requirements

• University degree in Bioengineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in a GMP/cGMP environment (pharma, biotech, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in QA activities: deviations, CAPA, change control, and complaints management.
• Experience in lean management and process governance.
• English: mandatory (oral and written).

Nice to have

• Knowledge of SAP and VEEVA.
• French language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Rapid growth opportunities within an expanding workforce in Belgium.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious projects with renowned pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
• Agile and dynamic international environment based in the heart of Europe.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Hiring process

• Brief virtual or phone introductory call to align motivations.
• Average of 3 interviews with line managers and team members.
• Potential case study or technical assessment depending on the role.