Freelance Departmental Compliance Lead (DCL) Multinational Pharmaceutical Company | Flemish Region, Belgium Contract / Freelance (ZZP / Independent Consultant)
The Opportunity For a leading multinational pharmaceutical organisation, we are looking for a
Departmental Compliance Lead (DCL)
to support site-level operations and strategic projects. This is
not a traditional QA role. Instead, this position sits at the intersection of
compliance, process optimisation, equipment qualification, equipement validation and business efficiency. You will act as a
compliance leader and change agent, driving performance, raising standards, and enabling operational excellence across the department.
Your Mission As DCL, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring GxP compliance while improving how the business operates.
You will: Act as the
go-to compliance expert
with a strong focus on
equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
and operational compliance Drive
process optimisation and efficiency improvements
across systems, workflows, and teams Lead and support
System-Based Compliance (SBC)
processes and ensure alignment with internal and regulatory standards Take ownership of
departmental inspection readiness, acting as spokesperson during audits and regulatory inspections Monitor and improve
compliance performance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement across processes Coordinate and oversee
CAPAs, risk registers, and remediation plans Remove operational barriers and enable
Local Process Owners (LPOs)
to execute effectively Act as a
bridge to senior leadership, ensuring transparency, escalation, and alignment Promote a culture of
compliance excellence and continuous improvement Ensure consistency in
procedures, SOPs, and training materials Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, operations, and global stakeholders (without owning QA policy) Leverage multiple systems and tools to
enhance compliance performance and business efficiency Support compliant documentation, including
translation/adaptation where needed
Your Profile We are looking for a
senior freelance consultant
who operates at both strategic and operational level. You bring: Proven experience in a
compliance-focused role within pharma or highly regulated environments Strong expertise in
Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
and operational compliance Solid understanding of
GxP and QA principles, without being a QA policy owner Demonstrated success in
process optimisation, efficiency improvement, and raising standards Experience working with
multiple systems (QMS, compliance tools, data systems)
to drive performance Strong track record in
inspection readiness, audits, CAPA, and risk management Excellent
stakeholder management and communication skills:
able to influence at all levels A
pragmatic, structured, and business-oriented mindset Ability to act as a
change agent and compliance leader
within complex environments
Languages Dutch: Fluent English: Fluent
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Why this role stands out High-impact
freelance assignment
in a leading pharma environment Strategic + operational scope (not a siloed QA role) Strong visibility with
senior leadership and cross-functional teams Opportunity to drive
real business efficiency through compliance
Interested? If you’re a
freelance compliance expert
who understands how to combine
GxP compliance with operational performance, I would be keen to connect. Apply or reach out directly to discuss further.