Job description
1. Mission Context
We are looking for a Senior Consultant to reinforce the Downstream Production Support (DSP) team.
The role is equivalent to internal Operational Support Leads and is required due to the increasing workload and complexity of DSP topics. It is broader and more senior than a Deviation Writer role, with full ownership of topics from issue identification to implementation in production.
You will be a key actor in ensuring robust, compliant, and efficient DSP operations in a biopharmaceutical environment.
2. Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End Operational Support – DSP
Provide end-to-end operational support for Downstream Processing production activities.
Manage and coordinate quality and operational topics, including:
Deviations (partial scope, not 100%)
CAPAs (definition, follow-up, closure)
Change Controls (initiation, impact assessment, implementation follow-up)
Production documentation (batch records, SOPs, work instructions, etc.)
Risk assessments (process and quality risk analyses)
Implementation of Solutions in Production
Support and drive the implementation of solutions in the field (process improvements, corrective actions, changes).
Ensure practical feasibility, alignment with GMP, and proper integration into routine operations.
Take ownership of actions until full implementation in production.
Cross-Functional Interface
Act as a key interface between:
Production (shop-floor teams, supervisors, managers)
QA / MSAT (Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Science & Technology)
Suppliers (equipment, consumables, technology providers – depending on topics)
Ensure clear, proactive communication and alignment across stakeholders.
3. Typical Day
Manage multiple topics in parallel, setting and adjusting priorities based on risk and impact.
Perform administrative work in Quality Systems (deviation/CAPA/CC management, documentation updates, electronic systems).
Write and review documentation in French and English (deviations, CAPAs, CCs, protocols, reports, SOPs).
Spend time in production areas to:
Understand processes and issues
Observe operations and collect data
Support and verify implementation of actions and changes
Coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders (production, QA, MSAT, engineering, suppliers) to move topics forward and secure on-time delivery.
4. Profile Requirements (Must-Have)
Technical & Industrial Background
Mandatory Downstream Processing (DSP) experience, including hands-on exposure to:
Chromatography
UF/DF (Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration)
Filtration, including viral filtration
Formulation and filling steps
Senior profile with 7–10 years of relevant experience.
Solid industrial production experience in biopharma/biotech (a QC-only background is not acceptable).
Proven experience in GMP-regulated environments and operational support roles.
Ways of Working
Strong autonomy: able to manage topics end-to-end with limited supervision.
Excellent prioritization skills and ability to handle multiple complex topics simultaneously.
Comfortable working in quality systems and with structured documentation.
Languages
Fluent French (daily interactions, documentation, meetings).
Professional English (documentation, suppliers, international stakeholders).
5. Nice-to-Have
Experience in large pharmaceutical organizations or complex industrial sites.
Strong solution-oriented mindset and ability to structure and manage complex topics (technical and organizational).
Experience in transversal roles interfacing with multiple departments (Production, QA, MSAT, Engineering, Supply, etc.).
6. Ideal Candidate
Highly autonomous, able to take ownership and drive topics to completion.
Agile and resilient, comfortable in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Delivery-oriented, focused on concrete results and implementation in the field.
Comfortable in transversal roles, working across teams and hierarchies.
Strong “doer” mindset:
Not limited to mailbox or advisory support
Actively pushes topics forward, challenges blockers, and secures implementation in production
Able to drive topics through full implementation in production, ensuring sustainability and compliance.
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!
