Serialization Systems Functional Lead (SAP ATTP / L5)

📍 Belgium or Remote (EU Time Zone) | 🕒 50% FTE (flexible)

About the Role

We are supporting a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry undergoing a key digital supply chain transformation, focused on implementing a Serialization Level 5 system to ensure compliance with US DSCSA regulations.

This is a high-impact role within the Digital Technology function, requiring a hands-on functional expert capable of bridging IT, Quality, Supply Chain, and external vendors in a global environment.

The solution is an industry-standard serialization platform (not custom-built) that must integrate seamlessly into an existing ecosystem, including SAP ATTP (Level 4) and established validation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Functional Lead for the Level 5 serialization system implementation
• Collaborate closely with the solution vendor and system integrator to understand capabilities and constraints
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across:
• IT Validation
• Quality Assurance (Digital & Business)
• Global Supply Chain
• Functional System Owners
• Lead and contribute hands-on toCSVdeliverables:
• URS, FRS, DS, FRA, IQ/OQ/PQ
• Ensure alignment with SOPs, validation standards, and documentation frameworks
• Plan, track, and coordinate validation and delivery activities
• Actively participate in project governance, escalating risks and issues when needed
• Work in close collaboration with a business-side project manager

Profile

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in pharma / life sciences (GxP-regulated environments)
• Proven hands-on expertise in serialization systems (L3-L5)
• Strong experience in Computerized System Validation (CSV)
• Experience with at least one of the following:
• SAP ATTP
• SAP ICH
• TraceLink or other Track & Trace platforms
• Solid understanding of:
• US DSCSA regulations
• GS1 standards & EPCIS
• Experience in system integration projects, particularly Level 4-Level 5
• Hands-on experience with validation documentation (URS, FRS, DS, IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Ability to operate as a Functional Lead (not purely Architect or Project Manager)
• Strong stakeholder management across IT, Quality, Supply Chain, and Vendors
• Excellent communication skills in English

Nice to Have

• Experience with SAP ATTP Level 4 implementations
• Prior involvement in US-market serialization projects
• Exposure across multiple serialization levels (L3, L4, L5)
• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams

Project Details

• Start Date: ASAP (target June 2026)
• Duration: Until December 2026 (extension likely into 2027)
• Workload: ~50% (flexible depending on profile)
• Location:
• Remote within EU time zone
• OR Belgium-based (1 day/week onsite in Walloon Brabant)
• Interview Process: 2 rounds (Hiring Manager + Technical SME via Microsoft Teams)

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