Raw Material Scientist

Embark on an exceptional adventure with a global biopharmaceutical company, driven by an unwavering passion to meet the crucial needs of people affected by serious diseases.

• Consultancy mission (freelance OR employee) from 18/08 to 31/12/2025
• Work location: & condition: Braine-l'Alleud (at least 2 days per week on site +remote remote work.)

The group’s objective is to provide cross-functional expertise on raw materials, excluding cell banks and plasmids.

🎯 Main Missions

- Mapping all raw materials used in Biologics / Gene Therapy projects.

- Risk analysis (quality, regulatory, supply chain, etc.).

- Monitoring mitigation plans.

- Implementing a Quality by Design (QbD) strategy around Critical Material Attributes (CMA).

- Drafting templates, guidelines, and recommendations for raw material management during the development phase.

👥 Interactions & Stakeholders

High level of interaction with:

- Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Manufacturing.

- Process teams in Braine, UK, and France.

- Regular collaboration with upstream and downstream experts.

👤 Experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a biopharma environment, preferably in process development.

Experience in risk analysis, project management, structuring and prioritizing actions.

⚒️ Technical skills:

- Understanding of upstream/downstream bioprocesses.

↪ A downstream background is a plus to complement the current team

- General knowledge of antibody purification and techniques such as affinity chromatography.

⚙️ Soft skills:

- Autonomy, structured approach, ability to collaborate and engage with various stakeholders.

🗣️Language:

- English required (written, spoken, meetings, documentation).

📝For this position of Raw Material Scientist, we offer an attractive salary with the following benefits :

• Group insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• 7 euros meal voucher per day
• Reimbursement km or company car
• Monthly allowance (80 euros net per month)
• A 13th month
• Training to stay at the forefront of innovation
• Flex Income Plan

A rate as a freelancer is also possible.