Chief Quality Lead, Clinical&Safety (GCP/GVP), Antwerpen

Purpose of the Job The Clinical&Safety Quality Director is responsible for establishing, leading, and maintaining an effective Clinical and Pharmacovigilance Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure GCP and GVP compliance for all sponsored clinical development activities and commercial products.

The role provides strategic quality oversight of clinical trials and safety activities across a development portfolio mainly spanning Phase II to Phase IV, ensuring inspection readiness and continuous improvement while enabling timely and compliant execution of clinical programs.

Principal Accountabilities

Define, implement, and maintain the Clinical and Safety Quality strategy aligned with global regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP, EU CTR, GVP Modules, FDA regulations).

Ensure effective oversight of Sponsor responsibilities for outsourced clinical and pharmacovigilance activities conducted by CROs, vendors, and partners.

Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Clinical and PV Quality Management Systems, including SOPs, standards, and governance processes.

Plan and execute quality oversight activities, including:

Clinical and PV audits (internal, vendor, affiliates, system, and study audits)

Quality risk assessments

Vendor qualification and performance monitoring

Ensure inspection readiness and act as quality lead during regulatory inspections (EMA, FDA, MHRA, PMDA) related to clinical and safety activities.

Oversee CAPA management, deviation handling, and root cause analysis related to clinical and safety quality issues.

Provide quality input and decision support to clinical development teams, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and senior management.

Promote a quality culture across clinical and safety organizations, supporting training, coaching, and awareness initiatives.

Monitor regulatory intelligence and proactively adapt quality processes to evolving requirements (e.g. EU CTR, ICH E6(R3), digital trials).

Contribute to portfolio and program governance committees as quality subject matter expert.

Requirements

Minimum 10–12 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments.

At least 5 years in Clinical Quality Assurance and/or Pharmacovigilance Quality roles.

Hands‑on experience with regulatory inspections and health authority interactions.

Experience in global or multi‑regional clinical development organizations is strongly preferred.

Strong expertise in ICH‑GCP and GVP requirements applicable to Sponsors.

Demonstrated experience in clinical and/or pharmacovigilance quality oversight in a pharmaceutical company environment.

Solid knowledge of outsourced clinical development models and CRO/vendor oversight.

Proven ability to lead inspections, audits, and complex quality issue resolution.

Strategic mindset with the ability to balance compliance, risk management, and operational agility.

University degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline.

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) is an advantage.

Leadership and influencing skills in matrix and cross‑functional environments.

Strong analytical and risk‑based decision‑making capabilities.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.

Ability to translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic, business‑focused quality solutions.

Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset.

High integrity, independence, and accountability.

Why Join Alfasigma At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open‑mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.

Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward‑thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

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