Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Management Review Lead to drive and evolve the Management Review process into a forward-looking, insight-driven governance mechanism that connects quality system performance with patient safety, portfolio risk, and strategic decision-making.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring leadership has a predictive and actionable understanding of quality health across the organization, enabling proactive risk management and continuous improvement of the Pharmaceutical Quality System throughout the product lifecycle.
The successful candidate will help transform Management Review from a retrospective reporting exercise into a strategic process focused on anticipating risks, enabling informed decisions, and improving patient outcomes.
Experience Level
Senior-level professional
7–10 years of relevant experience preferred
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Management Review Strategy & Execution
Lead and continuously improve the end-to-end Management Review framework across global, functional, and site-level operations
Critically review reports and outputs generated through the Management Review process
Ensure governance structures align with ICH Q10 requirements while focusing on decision quality and effectiveness beyond baseline compliance
Drive consistency, transparency, and simplification across management review forums and governance processes
Quality Insights & Risk Visibility
Translate complex Quality Management System (QMS) data into meaningful executive insights and strategic recommendations
Analyze and communicate:
Leading and lagging quality indicators
Cross-functional and cross-portfolio risks
Emerging trends impacting patient safety and supply continuity
Collaborate with Quality Intelligence and data teams to enhance reporting, visualization, and data quality capabilities
Executive Decision Support
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on:
Quality risk prioritization
Organizational capability and resource needs
Compliance and patient-impact trade-offs
Ensure management decisions are actionable, traceable, and effectively followed through
Facilitate data-driven decision-making within quality governance processes
Continuous Improvement & System Maturity
Assess and strengthen the maturity of Management Review practices using internal learnings and industry benchmarks
Integrate lessons learned from inspections, recalls, audits, and external quality events into governance processes
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the Pharmaceutical Quality System
Regulatory & Inspection Readiness
Position Management Review as a demonstration of quality culture and proactive governance, not solely a compliance requirement
Act as a global Subject Matter Expert (SME) during inspections, audits, and interactions with health authorities
Support regulatory readiness initiatives and ensure governance practices meet evolving industry expectations
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
Life Sciences
Pharmacy
Engineering
Quality Management
Or another relevant scientific or technical discipline
Experience
7–10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Strong background in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (QMS) and quality governance
Proven experience supporting or leading Management Review processes in GMP-regulated environments
Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Fluency in French is mandatory
Required Skills & Competencies
Deep expertise in pharmaceutical quality systems, governance, and quality risk management
Strong understanding of Management Review processes and operational execution, including:
Data preparation
Documentation management
Meeting coordination
Action tracking
Strategic mindset with strong executive communication and presentation skills
Ability to synthesize complex data and trends into actionable business intelligence
Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities across all organizational levels
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Passion for patient-centric quality decision-making and continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively in complex, matrixed organizations
Why joining us?
Rapid growth: Amaris has doubled its workforce in Belgium in two years, providing numerous growth opportunities for employees.
Prestigious projects: Candidates will work with renowned clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and European institutions sectors on impactful missions.
International environment: An agile and dynamic structure promotes intrapreneurship and meritocracy, with international exposure at the heart of Europe.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
