Process Design and Improvement Specialist

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in the US. We’re in the business of changing lives. In our quest to discover and develop life-improving medicines we go where no one has ever gone before. In every challenge we face, we see new opportunities. We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you: The ‘make-it-happener’.

For our QMS team, we are looking for a highly motivated Process Design and Improvement Specialist. You can be based in the EU (Mechelen/Leiden/Basel) or in the US (Princeton/Pittsburgh). 

Your role 

Support the design, improvement and implementation of processes across GLPG:

• Drive design, improvement, documentation and implementation of processes in support of BPOs by
  • Analysis and evaluation of existing processes and identification of areas for improvement
  • Alignment of processes with business objectives
  • Process design and mapping
  • Development and monitoring of process performance metrics to measure effectiveness
  • Facilitation of workshops and other events to align with process users and task owners
• Monitor and measure the impact of process improvements across the organization
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on process improvement methodologies.
• Contribute to the creation of a culture of continuous improvement within the organization

Quality Management Systems Operations:

• Documentation and training administration – support of BPOs in the operational implementation of processes through documentation and training
• User support and issue management – first line support in use of documentation and training systems
• Inspection support as required

Who are you? 

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process improvement or operational excellence roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with data analysis and performance measurement.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Proficiency in process mapping and documentation tools.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and training sessions.
• Proficiency in English required, additional languages beneficial

What's in it for you? 
At Galapagos, we prioritize your continuous growth and development, fostering a culture of empowerment. Our employees are the driving force behind our mission to lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment with strong focus on your health and well-being. Join us in our journey towards sustainability, as we strive to make a lasting impact on both the industry and the planet.

Galapagos is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or job applicant based on personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job.

We are Galapagos: together we make it happen...!