Ph3Your responsibilities /h3 ul liOwn the lifecycle of laboratory equipment and systems for QC and RD, from acquisition to decommissioning. /li liLead delivery of medium and small capital projects and upgrades, ensuring timelines, budget and quality are met. /li liPartner with Technical Services, Engineering, EHS and Quality to manage equipment qualification, validation and inspection readiness. /li liManage vendor relationships, service contracts and spare parts strategies to reduce downtime and cost. /li liOversee lab information systems and digital tools used in laboratory operations, supporting implementation and data integrity. /li liBuild and coach a multidisciplinary team and external service partners to deliver high quality, safe and efficient lab support. /li /ul pYou will work in a collaborative, matrixed environment. Key day‑to‑day duties include: /p ul liDefine short‑ and long‑term equipment and systems roadmaps aligned with business needs. /li liPrioritize and prepare business cases for Capex, addressing obsolescence, capacity and compliance risks. /li liEnsure equipment qualification, preventative maintenance and performance metrics are in place. /li liDrive continuous improvement of lab workflows, asset utilization and cost efficiency. /li liSupport investigations and root cause analysis for equipment or system failures. /li liRepresent lab equipment and systems in governance forums and regulatory interactions. /li /ul h3Additional information /h3 ul liReporting line: VP QC Belgium Operations /li liLevel of the role: Director /li liPeople management (direct / indirect reports, etc.): 9 DR. Around 70 IR /li liBusiness travel requirements: limited /li liPrimary location: Wavre /li liSecondary location: no /li liRelocation support provided: no /li liRegular presence onsite: required /li /ul h3Basic Qualification /h3 ul liBachelor degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline /li liMinimum 8 years’ experience managing laboratory equipment, facilities or engineering projects in a highly regulated environment /li liProven experience with equipment qualification, validation or commissioning activities /li liStrong track record in project delivery, budget management and vendor oversight /li liFamiliarity with laboratory systems and data integrity principles for digital tools /li liFluency in English and French – both written and spoken /li /ul h3Preferred Qualification /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology or similar technical field /li liExperience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or vaccine environments /li liKnowledge of GxP compliance, quality systems and inspection readiness /li liExperience delivering Capital Projects and business cases in complex organisations /li liFamiliarity with computerized lab systems (LIMS, LES) and digital transformation projects /li liDemonstrated people leadership experience with external service providers /li /ul pIf you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr