Specialist, PDM Program Expert

Leiden Bio Science Park; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leiden Bio Science Park seeks a Specialist, Process & Data Management (PDM) Program Expert to shape quality processes and learning solutions across global R&D. You will translate regulatory requirements into compliant, practical implementations, supporting innovation throughout development lifecycles.

You will collaborate with R&D Quality, Therapeutic Areas, Regulatory Affairs and other functions to implement integrated processes, training, and qualification solutions, enabling efficient,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or related field required.
• 1–3 years in a medium-to-large matrix organization in life sciences preferred.
• Experience with process design, training design, qualification management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to ARR and Quality Framework Integration initiatives.
• Drive end-to-end process assessment, development, implementation and integration.
• Develop and maintain training and qualification materials within GxP framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant processes.
• Support changes, CAPAs, inspections, investigations and regulatory requests.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purpose

We are looking for a Specialist, Process & Data Management (PDM) Program Expert to join the Quality Management & Digital (QM&D) organization.

Are you interested in helping shape how quality processes, qualification programs, and learning solutions are implemented across global R&D organizations? Are you energized by translating evolving regulatory requirements into practical, compliant solutions that support innovation?

Quality Management & Digital (QM&D) is responsible for the Innovative Medicine Quality Management System (IMQS), GxP ownership, and global Quality Management processes. Within QM&D, the Process & Data Management (PDM) team works with partners across Therapeutic Areas, Global Development, Global Regulatory Affairs, Medical Safety, and R&D Quality to provide compliant process content and learning solutions that support business needs throughout the development lifecycle.

In this role, you will contribute to improvement and compliance programs that require expertise across the GxP Quality Management System. Activities include Adopting Regulatory Requirements (ARR), Quality Framework integration, and strategic R&D Quality initiatives. The position evaluates, compares, maps, and integrates evolving regulatory and business requirements within the existing Quality Management System framework, helping ensure process, qualification, and training requirements are implemented effectively and compliantly.

You will be responsible for

This role contributes to compliance and improvement programs across the Quality Management System by translating regulatory, business, and quality requirements into integrated processes, training materials, and qualification solutions.

Working with business owners, R&D Quality colleagues, and cross-functional teams, you will participate in process analysis, requirement integration, content management, qualification activities, and program execution. The role enables business partners to conduct R&D activities efficiently and in compliance with applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading and contributing to ARR (Adopting Regulatory Requirements) and Quality Framework Integration initiatives
• Driving the assessment, analysis, development, implementation, and integration of compliant end-to-end processes
• Developing and maintaining training and qualification materials within the GxP Quality Management Framework
• Performing requirement comparison, assessment, and integration activities across the Quality Management System
• Participating in content management and qualification transformation initiatives, including programs such as Aris CCL
• Aligning business requirements, regulatory expectations, and Quality Management System processes
• Contributing to activities associated with changes, CAPAs, inspections, investigations, and regulatory requests
• Driving project activities related to timelines, deliverables, process design, training strategies, implementation, and maintenance
• Managing assigned change management, risk management, issue resolution, and process analysis activities
• Applying First-Time-Right principles to deliverables and program outputs
• Providing project updates and communicating progress, risks, and resolutions to business owners and management
• Advancing data-centric content and qualification management initiatives
• Working closely with Therapeutic Areas, Clinical Development, Medical Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D Quality functions

Qualifications / Requirements

We are looking for someone who combines Quality Management System knowledge, strong collaboration skills, and an interest in process excellence and quality management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a medium-to-large matrix organization
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, compliance, or related R&D environment
• Minimum 1 year of experience in process design, training design, qualification management, or a related field

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of global pre-clinical and clinical compliance regulations and guidelines
• Awareness of regulatory and legal requirements within the life sciences industry
• Experience contributing to process improvement, procedural integration, and qualification activities
• Ability to work effectively within tight timelines and changing priorities
• Strong collaboration, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix and virtual environment
• Business acumen and understanding of organizational priorities
• Basic understanding of digital technologies and data-related capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail, adaptability, and execution focus
• Ability to work effectively across functions and within team environments

Technology Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience using project management tools
• Experience with process mapping or value stream mapping tools is preferred
• Demonstrates an understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, and uses effective prompting techniques to support efficiency and productivity

Leadership Capabilities

• Ability to build effective relationships with business partners
• Ability to contribute to an open and collaborative work environment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and perspectives
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders within a matrix organization

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Reporting, Goal Attainment, Healthcare Facilities Management, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Training Administration, Training Delivery Methods, Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Training People