QA Manager Pharma

NATIX S.A. (belonging itself to the highly successful Belgian group Floridienne) gathers the Life Sciences activities & specializes in the extraction and purification of natural molecules with high added value for innovative and worldwide applications in pharma, food, and cosmetic & wellness industries. Our main products are plant and animal derived enzymes, and other natural ingredients specialties like snail mucin and essential oils.Our mission is improving human well living by creating effective & innovative solutions, valorizing what nature offers and contributing to a more sustainable world.Our Mission is to harvest unique, bioactive compounds from nature to provide consistent & sustainable effective ingredients, allowing our partners in health, nutrition and cosmetics improving people's lives.If you're ready for making a meaningful impact, we're looking for a Pharma QA Manager to strengthen quality governance across our international activities and support our sites and business teams in the life sciences sector.Your MissionAre you passionate about quality, compliance, and pragmatic improvement in an international, multi-site environment?Reporting to the Head of QA, you will act as the reference for Pharma and Food Supplement quality across several production sites and applications. You will support site QA managers on complex customer and regulatory topics, contribute to audit and inspection readiness, drive harmonization of quality practices, and represent the quality perspective in cross-functional and site-level forums.Experience of working within a Regulatory Affairs is considered a strong added value, allowing you to interact efficiently with regulatory stakeholders and contribute to dossier-related activities beyond pure compliance.Key Responsibilities (overview)Act as preferred QA contact for several international production sites and applications.Support sites on complex Pharma & Food Supplement quality topics, including audits, certifications, customer requirements, regulatory dossiers, CAPA and change management.Contribute to quality governance, representing QA in ExCo-related meetings, site quality forums, and customer interactions.Lead or contribute to quality projects assigned by ExCo, ensuring transparency, progress tracking and timely escalation when needed.Provide cross-functional QA support to R&D, Marketing and Business Development.Support the implementation of harmonized quality directives and contribute to CSR-related quality initiatives.Act as backup for the Food & Cosmetic QA Manager and, upon formal delegation, for the Head of QA.Your ProfileMust HaveUniversity scientific Master degree (4 or 5 years).Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance (Active Substance and/or Drug Product) in a role with responsibilities.Fluency in English (business and technical). The interview process will be conducted entirely in English.Solid working knowledge of GMP / cGMP frameworks, including: Eudralex Part I, 21 CFR 210/211, ICH Q7, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA Guidance on Data Integrity and Compliance with cGMP.Strong AssetsExperience in Regulatory Affairs (e.g. exposure to ASMF/DMF or regulatory interactions).Knowledge of additional regulatory environments such as cosmetic, dietary supplements or food regulations.Exposure to international guidelines (ICH, WHO) and quality systems beyond core pharma GMP.Work Environnent & ConditionsFull-time position (39 hours/week, Monday to Friday).Permanent contractHybrid work model: minimum 2 days/week in Villers-le-Bouillet, 1 day in Waterloo or Villers-le-Bouillet (your choice), and up to 2 days home office when suitable.Competitive salary package, aligned with experience and performance (including a company car).International travel occasionally required to assist in our production facilities, audits, and fairs. Why Joining Us?At NATIX, you will:Play a central, transversal role with direct exposure to sites, customers and management.Work on high-value natural ingredients used in Pharma, Nutraceutical, Cosmeceutical and related applications.Operate in a human-sized, agile organization where quality has real impact.Combine technical depth, regulatory exposure and business interaction in a pragmatic QA role.The Recruitment ProcessWhen applying, you will be asked questions to confirm that your profile meets the minimum requirements. Please carefully read the questions and answer honestly and fully. Two questions will be about your current/last compensation level to make sure our salary range aligns with your expectations — this helps us both save time and ensure a good match before moving forward.Applications will first be reviewed by our HR Manager from 12/01/2026. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with our HR Manager.A shortlist of finalists will then be invited to meet NATIX's Head of QA.References check will be conducted by our HR Manager for the final candidates.Latest approved candidates may be invited to meet NATIX's CEO if more than one candidate is retained.Please don't try to bypass the process by contacting directly Natix employees.We are committed to a swift, efficient, and fair process, ensuring full confidentiality and equal opportunity for all applicants.