WHO ARE WE?
ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Ready to work on first in class stem cell therapeutic products and make millions of lives better?

We “Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Medicine Belgium (BIVMB)” are looking for a Quality Control (QC) Manager, who is passionate about innovative therapies and quality control . As we expand our equine mesenchymal stem cells platform, the QC organization needs to evolve to ensure the highest standards in our products and production processes are met. For this, we are looking for a motivated and experienced QC Manager to lead the setup and development of our QC department.
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
This position is based in Evergem and reports directly to the Head of Quality.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory:

• Serve as the “Head of Quality Control” in accordance with Eudralex Volume 4, Part I, Chapter 2.
• Ensure all analytical methods comply with c GMP requirements.
• Maintain compliance of the quality control organization with c GMP standards, including equipment, materials, laboratory, and staff.

Management:

• Oversee all analytical testing to meet production needs, ensuring timely analysis for product release and process control.
• Schedule and manage stability testing to ensure timely analysis.
• Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and other quality control documentation.
• Ensure comprehensive environmental monitoring throughout the manufacturing facility.

Operational:

• Conduct analytical testing for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Approve or reject raw materials, packaging materials, and intermediate, bulk, and finished products based on analytical results.
• Determine the shelf life of intermediates and finished products, including defining stability acceptance criteria and stability-indicating methods.
• Analyze, address, and follow up on all OOX results.
Ensure the availability of release testing panels and stability plans.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

• Master’s degree in Laboratory Technology or Life Sciences (Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, Veterinary Science).
• At least 5 years of experience in a GMP QC lab environment.
• Work experience in Ph. Eur. testing methods.
• In-depth knowledge of c GMP regulations and quality prerequisites in a controlled environment.
• Expertise in implementing, qualifying, and managing quality control methods.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and adherence to timelines.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and precise and reliable working style.
Excellent command of the English language, Dutch is considered a plus.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

• Next to the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment:
• Work in a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being).
• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as Linked In Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com).
• Good balance between work and free time (Mix of working from home within the respective country / office as well as flexible working hours).
• Working in a passionate Quality team within a fun, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• Full time basis with 20 legal holidays and 12 reduction days.
Competitive salary package and extralegal benefits.

What’s next?

We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process!
If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: Talent Acquisition MIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.
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