Pauwels Consulting
EN
Validation Engineer
Walloon Brabant
Life Sciences - Validation and Qualification
Bachelor
Work experience: 5-7
Reference number: 90763

Purpose of the Mission (Project & Department Description)

The Belgium Engineering Center of Excellence is, among other areas of expertise, responsible for implementing health authorities' Facility Design requirements for all manufacturing buildings in Wavre and Rixensart.

A new task has been introduced: implementing internal GSK standards, specifically the Global Engineering Facility Design requirements – Engineering Standard (ES).

The candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation of this new standard through several steps:

  1. Conducting a gap analysis between the ES and Belgium SOPs.
  2. Supporting and leading risk assessment issuance for each Manufacturing Unit (MU) with local SMEs (covering 12 buildings).
  3. Following up and tracking progress on assessment issuance according to milestones.
  4. Participating in assessments to standardize evidence and evaluation across MUs (ensuring consistent responses to requirements, suggesting controls or mitigations, and identifying gaps).
  5. Potentially supporting MUs in developing remediation plans for identified gaps.

Additionally, the candidate will lead reporting activities to the ES Duty Holder and sponsor.

Primary Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Support risk assessments.
  • Ability to direct projects, manage various project phases, and coordinate project teams.
  • Responsible for projects and providing assistance to stream leads and clients.

What are we looking for?

Experience, Knowledge & Soft Skill Requirements

Experience:

  • Experience in Product & Process management.
  • Experience in project management.

Knowledge:

  • Risk assessment methodologies.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to operate effectively within a multicultural, matrix organization, balancing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships across organizational boundaries.

Soft Skills:

  • Analytical and logical thinker with strong information organization and management skills.
  • Effective time management with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.
  • Dependable self-starter.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment under high-pressure situations.
  • Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Influential with strong negotiation skills.
  • Patience and ability to collaborate effectively even under pressure.

Education, Methodology & Certification Requirements

  • University degree with experience in project management.

ICT Skills (Software, Operating Systems, Hardware, etc.)

  • SAP
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Project (MSP)

Language Proficiency Requirements

  • French
  • English

What do we offer?

  • 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.

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