Process Engineer – R&D Digital Transformation

Our client, a leading organization in the pharmaceutical sector, is undergoing a major end-to-end digital transformation within their R&D department to modernize clinical and regulatory processes. The project aims to replace outdated ways of working with a data-driven operating model, requiring the translation of high-level designs into actionable, compliant workflows. This role serves as a crucial implementation bridge between target-state design and sustainable global execution.

• Translate future-state process designs into detailed, implementable workflows and operating practices.
• Facilitate workshops with process owners and subject matter experts to capture and structure process details.
• Refine governance models and define responsibilities to harmonize global operating practices.
• Develop standardized procedural documentation including SOPs, guidelines, templates, and KPIs.
• Bridge the gap between design and execution to ensure process adoption and long-term sustainability.
• Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities within an agile, product-oriented squad environment.

• 5+ years of experience in process engineering and complex process analysis.
• Experience working within large-scale digital transformation programs or agile, product-oriented environments.
• 3+ years of experience in workflow re-engineering and technical process documentation.
• You possess structured thinking skills with knowledge of Six Sigma or Black Belt methodologies.
• You have the ability to navigate and operate effectively within ambiguous, matrixed organizational structures.
• You bring strong stakeholder collaboration and project coordination skills.
• You possess a proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work autonomously.
• You are fluent in English.

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or R&D environments.
• Knowledge of GxP and Data Integrity principles.
• Exposure to human-centric process design or transformation methodologies.
• Experience within specific R&D domains such as CMC, regulatory, or clinical development.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: until November
• Work regime: Full-time (80-100% considered)
• Location: Belgium
• Working model: Hybrid or Remote with occasional onsite travel for major meetings
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers