Job description
About the Role
We are looking for a Distribution Quality Specialist to temporarily reinforce our Distribution Quality team until the end of the year.
The main objective of this role is to support day-to-day Distribution Quality operations and relieve existing team members from operational workload, so they can focus on process optimization and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on, operational QA/GDP position. While not a project or managerial role, your GDP expertise will be key to provide pragmatic input and occasional process improvement suggestions.
Team & Environment
You will join a Distribution Quality team of 5 people (including the manager):
3 internal team members
1 long-term external consultant
1 hiring manager leading the team
The team culture is collaborative, supportive, and pragmatic, with strong emphasis on:
Teamwork and mutual help
Open and clear communication
Practical, solution-oriented mindset
Key Responsibilities
On a typical day, you will be involved in highly operational Distribution Quality activities, including:
GDP Deviations Management
Review, assessment, triage, follow-up, and closure of GDP deviations
Ensure appropriate classification and documentation of deviations
Quality Documentation
Review and approval of quality documentation: deviations, investigations, change controls, complaints, procedures
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and EU GDP Guidelines
Vendor Quality Support
Support vendor quality management activities
Contribute to the review and maintenance of Quality Agreements
GDP Expertise & Decision Support
Provide GDP expertise for daily quality decisions (e.g. go / no-go decisions for shipments)
Act as a point of contact for operational teams on GDP-related questions
Continuous Improvement (Occasional)
Participate in brainstorming sessions or workshops to improve ways of working
Propose pragmatic improvements to processes and documentation when relevant
Profile & Requirements
Experience
5–8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Significant experience in GDP and QA operations
Ability to work autonomously and integrate quickly into existing processes
Must-Have Skills
Strong, hands-on experience in Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
Solid understanding of EU GDP Guidelines (2013/C 343/01)
Proven QA operational background in a pharmaceutical environment
Experience managing deviations end-to-end and assessing their criticality/quality level
Experience in reviewing and approving quality documentation
High level of autonomy, reliability, and organization
Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)
Nice-to-Have / Ideal Candidate
French language skills
Experience as Responsible Person (RP)
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
Interest in process optimization and continuous improvement
Ease with digital tools and modern ways of working
Positive mindset, team spirit, sense of humor, and pragmatic attitude
The ideal candidate is an experienced GDP professional who enjoys operational QA work, brings constructive ideas, and contributes positively to the team dynamic.
Working Conditions
Hybrid model:
Standard: 2 days per week homeworking
Flexibility required depending on audits, inspections, or business needs
The team usually gathers on-site on Fridays for team meetings
Full-time position only
Assignment expected until end of the year
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!
