Research Associate Scientific Senior

Our client, a leading life sciences organization, is seeking an expert to lead comprehensive regulatory dossier assessments and file gap analyses. The project focuses on identifying compliance risks and developing scientific justifications to support regulatory submissions and health authority responses.

• Lead comprehensive gap analyses of regulatory dossiers and technical files against current EU and ICH requirements.
• Identify compliance risks and deficiencies to define remediation plans and strategic priorities.
• Develop scientific and regulatory justifications supporting existing data, deviations, specifications, and lifecycle changes.
• Define and recommend analytical, stability, comparability, and manufacturing studies required to close identified gaps.
• Support the preparation of Module 3 documentation and related CMC sections for regulatory dossiers.
• Provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams for dossier preparation and health authority response packages.
• Translate complex study findings into regulatory justifications and submission-ready documentation.

• Master's degree or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• You have 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry with a focus on EU regulatory submissions, variations, and remediation activities.
• You bring expert knowledge of CMC documentation, ICH guidelines, and EU regulatory requirements.
• You possess strong expertise in analytical development, validation, and manufacturing process validation.
• You have extensive experience reviewing CMC, analytical, and manufacturing documentation within GMP, GxP, or QSR environments.
• You are proactive with excellent technical writing and stakeholder management skills.
• You are fluent in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading cross-functional compliance projects.
• Knowledge of basic technical theories and research design concepts within a lab environment.

• Enjoy a competitive salary package with extra perks that recognize your talent.
• Advance your career with a clear growth path, coaching, and mentoring to support you.
• Thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can truly make an impact.
• Work when and where you perform best, ensuring an optimal work-life balance.
• Choose a flexible transport solution, from a company car to a public transport subscription.
• Expand your network and enjoy unforgettable moments at exclusive events and afterworks.
• Grow your skills with external courses and our in-house Pauwels Academy.
• Work on exciting projects with industry leaders in Life Sciences, Engineering & Digital.
• Seize opportunities at every level, from a strong start to career acceleration and expert collaboration.