Director, Analytical Development & AI Innovation

Ardena Careers; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Belgium seeks a senior leader for Analytical Development to oversee GMP-compliant QC activities across small and large molecule projects, ensuring sound, phase-appropriate analytical strategies.

You will lead and develop group leaders and scientists, drive new techniques and digital solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines, budgets and regulatory expectations. Strong focus on AI-enabled analytics and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in a relevant discipline with 10+ years in Analytical Development and leadership.
• Strong chromatographic and dissolution expertise; broad physico-chemical and biological analytics.
• Solid knowledge of CMC, ICH/EMA/FDA guidelines, and GMP.
• Customer-focused with ownership of timelines, budgets, and delivery.
• Proactive, flexible, and innovative with strong communication.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Office; Empower experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee analytical development and QC activities across projects.
• Plan departmental resources to meet quality, productivity, timelines and capacity.
• Drive new techniques, technologies, and digital solutions with validation.
• Coach and develop Group Leaders and Scientists; set clear goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and priorities.
• Provide strategic input to client proposals aligning with regulatory expectations.
• Support site strategy as part of the Management Team.
• Leverage AI and digital tech to improve performance with responsible adoption.

Skills

Chromatography

Dissolution

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication

AI literacy

MS Office

Education

PhD or MSc

Tools

Empower

Job description

Jobtailor in Belgium seeks a senior leader for Analytical Development to oversee GMP-compliant QC activities across small and large molecule projects, ensuring sound, phase-appropriate analytical strategies.

You will lead and develop group leaders and scientists, drive new techniques and digital solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines, budgets and regulatory expectations. Strong focus on AI-enabled analytics and data-driven decision making.