Job Title: QA Specialist
Location: Greater Wallonia Region, Belgium (On-site)
Project: Large-Scale Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Project
Start Date: Mid-February 2026
Contract Type: Contract (Long-term engagement)
About the Client:
Our client is a well-established biopharmaceutical manufacturing organisation supporting large-scale, regulated production programmes for global pharmaceutical partners. The site is entering a expansion phase with the launch of a new manufacturing project, resulting in a significant increase in batch volumes and quality oversight requirements. The organisation places strong emphasis on GMP compliance, quality approval, and experienced QA professionals who can add immediate value.
Role Overview:
We are seeking multiple QA Specialists to support a new biopharmaceutical manufacturing project within an established QA team. Due to increased workload and batch throughput, additional senior QA support is required. Each QA Specialist will take ownership of specific batches or project activities, working closely with manufacturing and quality stakeholders.
This is a hands-on, operational QA role requiring strong experience in biologics manufacturing, particularly within USP (Upstream & Downstream) environments. Full on-site presence is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform batch record review and release activities in a GMP-regulated environment
- Provide QA oversight for USP upstream and downstream manufacturing processes
- Support project- and batch-related quality activities for a large-scale manufacturing programme
- Manage deviations, CAPAs, and change controls
- Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and regulatory requirements
- Act as QA point of contact for assigned batches or project workstreams
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, MMD, and cross-functional teams
- Support inspection readiness, audits, and quality documentation
- Participate in project training, readiness, and launch activities
- Contribute to a collaborative, on-site QA team environment
Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a QA role within biopharmaceutical manufacturing
- Strong experience with USP (Upstream & Downstream) processes
- Proven experience in batch record review and batch release
- Solid background in CAPA and deviation management
- Experience in biologics / bio manufacturing (chemistry experience not required)
- Familiarity with MMD environments is highly desirable
- Strong team-working skills with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities
- Fluent in French and English (written and spoken) — mandatory
- Comfortable working fully on-site in a fast-paced GMP environment
- Detail-oriented with a strong quality and compliance mindset
Contract Details:
- Location: Greater Wallonia Region, Belgium (100% on-site)
- Start: Mid-February (training period ahead of end-March project launch)
- Duration: Long-term contract
- Rate: Competitive and flexible for high-quality, approvable profiles