Director Quality

Introduction to Ardena

As a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), Ardena partners with pharmaceutical companies of all sizes—from emerging biotech to global industry leaders—united by the mission to help biopharma innovators navigate drug development with precision, quality, and speed, bringing their molecules from discovery to the clinic and market. Our fully integrated services span drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, nanomedicine, clinical logistics, bioanalytical services, state research, fill & finish, and CMC regulatory support.

With a rapidly growing international footprint, Ardena is home to over 750 professionals across six strategic locations—Belgium (Ghent), the Netherlands (Oss and Assen), Sweden (Södertälje), Spain (Pamplona), and Somerset, New Jersey (the US). Our open and transparent culture is built on collaboration, ownership, and innovation, guided by our We CARE values. We foster a communicative environment where mutual respect, accountability, and excellence empower our team.

We are looking for skilled and motivated professionals eager to grow their careers in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting out, Ardena provides a dynamic workplace where you can contribute to meaningful drug development projects, expand your knowledge, and be part of a global team committed to making a difference. As an international organization, we help you navigate a career path that expands your possibilities beyond borders, opening doors to personal and professional growth without limits. Your potential to grow is limitless with us.

If you are ready to take on new opportunities, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to the future of medicine, Ardena is the place for you.

For the Ardena Business Unit D rug P roduct D evelopment and M anufacturing (DDM) based in Mariakerke (Gent, Belgium), we are looking for a

DIRECTOR QUALITY

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As Director Quality, you are the central point of contact for all Quality-related matters within our organization. You will have a broad and varied role with both operational and strategic tasks :

• Developing and implementing quality policies and procedures, particularly those of IMPs.
• Leading the Quality department (including the engineering subgroup) and ensuring the necessary training and development of employees.
• Supervising and actively participating in internal and external audits where necessary and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Analysing quality data and reporting findings to the Management Team.
• Collaborating with the GMP Production department, R&D (formulation), and the analytical department to resolve quality issues and implement improvements.
• Supporting corporate projects at group level where necessary and representing the Ghent site within the Ardena group.
• Reconciling business objectives with legal quality requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• You are part of the local Management Team and report to the Business Unit Director DDM-BE.

YOUR PROFILE

WHAT WE OFFER

An attractive and tailor-made remuneration package, including extra-legal benefits such as :