Freelance Departmental Compliance Lead (DCL)Multinational Pharmaceutical Company | Flemish Region, BelgiumContract / Freelance (ZZP / Independent Consultant)
Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.The OpportunityFor 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 MissionAs 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 complianceDrive process optimisation and efficiency improvements across systems, workflows, and teamsLead and support System-Based Compliance (SBC) processes and ensure alignment with internal and regulatory standardsTake ownership of departmental inspection readiness, acting as spokesperson during audits and regulatory inspectionsMonitor and improve compliance performance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement across processesCoordinate and oversee CAPAs, risk registers, and remediation plansRemove operational barriers and enable Local Process Owners (LPOs) to execute effectivelyAct as a bridge to senior leadership, ensuring transparency, escalation, and alignmentPromote a culture of compliance excellence and continuous improvementEnsure consistency in procedures, SOPs, and training materialsCollaborate cross-functionally with QA, operations, and global stakeholders (without owning QA policy)Leverage multiple systems and tools to enhance compliance performance and business efficiencySupport compliant documentation, including translation/adaptation where neededYour ProfileWe 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 environmentsStrong expertise in Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and operational complianceSolid understanding of GxP and QA principles, without being a QA policy ownerDemonstrated success in process optimisation, efficiency improvement, and raising standardsExperience working with multiple systems (QMS, compliance tools, data systems) to drive performanceStrong track record in inspection readiness, audits, CAPA, and risk managementExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills: able to influence at all levelsA pragmatic, structured, and business-oriented mindsetAbility to act as a change agent and compliance leader within complex environmentsLanguagesDutch: FluentEnglish: FluentWhy this role stands outHigh-impact freelance assignment in a leading pharma environmentStrategic + operational scope (not a siloed QA role)Strong visibility with senior leadership and cross-functional teamsOpportunity to drive real business efficiency through complianceInterested?If you're a freelance compliance expert who understands how to combine GxP compliance with operational performance, I would be keen to connect. xjsrcvq Apply or reach out directly to discuss further.