QA Validation Supervisor | Brussels

QA Validation Supervisor

📍 Prothya Biosolutions Belgium | Full-time

Make a difference in patients' lives worldwide.

At Prothya Biosolutions, we develop and manufacture life-saving plasma-derived medicines that improve the health of millions of patients worldwide. To support our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced QA Qualification Supervisor to lead our Quality Assurance Qualification team and ensure compliance with the highest pharmaceutical quality standards.

About the Role

As QA Qualification Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and continuously improving the quality systems related to qualification and validation activities within Prothya Belgium.

You will lead a team of QA professionals and ensure that qualification and validation processes comply with internal procedures, EU GMP requirements, FDA regulations, and customer expectations, enabling the timely release of pharmaceutical products.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop a team of 5 to 10 QA professionals.
• Organize departmental activities, workload planning, and task allocation.
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Translate departmental objectives into actionable team goals.
• Foster collaboration across departments and promote a positive working environment.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure qualification and validation activities remain compliant, efficient, and up to date.
• Oversee quality records related to qualification, validation, and project activities.
• Review and approve qualification and validation documentation within agreed timelines.
• Act as a quality partner for internal stakeholders and provide expert guidance on QA systems.
• Chair escalation meetings and support quality-related decision-making.
• Support and participate in internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and follow-up activities.
• Promote GMP compliance throughout Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and other operational departments.
• Represent QA during technical meetings with external customers and partners.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Monitor QA-related project activities and ensure compliance throughout project lifecycles.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Production, QC, Engineering, Warehouse, Maintenance, OSD, and other departments.
• Drive a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar QA leadership role within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English.
• Strong knowledge of EU GMP, FDA regulations, and quality systems.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Customer-focused and able to influence and persuade effectively.
• Comfortable managing complex situations and working under pressure.
• Results-driven, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Why Join Prothya Biosolutions?

At Prothya, you will contribute to a meaningful mission: improving and saving lives through advanced plasma-derived therapies.

We offer:

✅ Competitive salary package

✅ Company car & enregy card

✅ Group and hospitalization insurance

✅ Meal vouchers and eco-cheques

✅ Flexible Reward Plan

✅ Extensive training and development opportunities

✅ Attractive holiday package beyond statutory leave

✅ Hybrid working possibilities after successful onboarding

✅ An international, fast-growing biopharmaceutical environment

✅ A culture built on respect, diversity, innovation, and collaboration

Ready to Move Along with Us?