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Head RA/PV/CO

WHO ARE WE?

 

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance & Compliance Manager you will be responsible for leading and overseeing local RA, PV and Healthcare Compliance activities for BI Animal Health Belgium.

The role ensures regulatory compliance, product availability and pharmacovigilance oversight for veterinary medicinal products in the BeLux region, while providing expert guidance to the business and contributing to the local Animal Health Business Plan. 

Acting as Local Contact Person for Pharmacovigilance and Local Healthcare Compliance Manager, the role serves as a key interface with authorities, internal stakeholders and the ROPU, and includes direct people management responsibility for RA/PV/HCC associates.

 

This position is based in Brussels and reports directly to the Head of Animal Health in Belgium.

This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance and Compliance professional who wants to play a meaningful role in safeguarding animal health, product availability and integrity, while contributing to a culture of trust, collaboration and long‑term impact at Boehringer Ingelheim.

 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure timely, compliant execution of Regulatory Affairs activities within scope, in line with applicable regulations, internal procedures and defined responsibilities, while safeguarding the quality and consistency of regulatory documentation, product information and regulatory databases.
  • Oversee regulatory lifecycle management activities for veterinary medicinal products, including maintenance of SPC, PIL, labelling, translations and artwork, in close collaboration with Global Regulatory Affairs and local stakeholders.
  • Act as the local contact Person for Pharmacovigilance, ensuring the establishment, maintenance and oversight of an effective local pharmacovigilance system in compliance with applicable legislation and corporate standards.
  • Ensure accurate and timely adverse event case management, including collection, follow‑up, documentation and submission to relevant authorities, and support local reporting activities where direct global submission is not feasible.
  • Serve as the primary local contact for competent authorities on Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance matters, ensuring timely, accurate and consistent communication and maintaining inspection readiness.
  • Act as Local Compliance Manager (LCM) for BI Animal Health Belgium, supporting the business in meeting Healthcare Compliance obligations through guidance, implementation and monitoring of local compliance processes aligned with Global and MIDI standards. (Responsibilities may be delegated to appropriately qualified team members where applicable).
  • Provide expert advice on advertising, promotional and external engagements, ensuring compliance with local and European legislation and supporting the review of promotional materials and local business initiatives, including product launches.
  • Contribute to the Belgian Management Team and cross‑functional decision‑making by providing RA, PV and HCC input, and by coordinating with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain and other functions on compliance‑related matters.
  • Lead, manage and develop RA/PV/HCC associates, including objective setting, coaching, performance feedback, onboarding and ensuring appropriate training and inspection readiness across the team.

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

  • Master’s degree in science (e.g. MBA, MSc), major focus: Veterinary Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacology.
  • At least 3 years of Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance knowledge in a similar function are preferred.
  • At least 1 year of experience in people management is preferred.
  • Experience with regulatory procedures within the EU in the Animal Health pharmaceutical environment, including pharmacovigilance.
  • Good knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and a solid understanding of the development process of a Veterinary Medicinal Product, from final product development through regulatory procedures with authorities to final approval and product launch.
  • Solid experience in the regulatory affairs environment within a regulated (GxP) context.
  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English. Proficiency in French is an advantage.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and relevant database systems.
  • Ability to deliver results by using sound judgment and making timely, well‑reasoned decisions.
  • Ability to balance compliance requirements and business needs in a pragmatic and solution‑oriented manner.
  • Capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining overview and accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Independent and accurate team player with a strong cross‑functional mindset.
  • Good negotiation and influencing skills within a cross‑functional and matrix environment.
  • Able to build constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

 

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment: 

  • Work in a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being) 
  • Good balance between work and free time (mix of working from home within the respective country / office as well as flexible working hours) 
  • Option to temporarily work from abroad for a limited period (up to 30 working days) - if applicable. 
  • Working in a passionate Controlling team within a fun, diverse, and multicultural working environment 
  • Full time basis with 20 legal holidays and 12 time reduction days 
  • Competitive salary package and extralegal benefits. 

 

What’s next?

Please submit your application before 22nd May 2026. We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process!

Screening:

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