GxP Training Lead

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

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’.

We are looking for a GxP Training Lead to join our GxP Compliance & Quality Systems team in Leiden (the Netherlands), Mechelen (Belgium) or Basel (Switzerland). In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive GxP (Good Practice) training program and matrix to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EMA) for Galapagos. You will oversee training on all regulated processes within the business and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all staff members are effectively trained in the necessary procedures to meet the highest quality and regulatory standards.

Your role

• Training Program Development
  • Design and maintain a comprehensive and effective GxP training program covering GMP, GCP, GLP, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Design and develop role-specific training modules, including both onboarding and continuing education programs for employees across different departments.
  • Ensure training materials are current with evolving regulatory standards and internal policies.
  • Support training matrix management.

• Implementation & Delivery:
  • Facilitate and deliver GxP training sessions in various formats (in-person, online, webinars, etc.).
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop technical training content and ensure accuracy.
  • Organize and coordinate training schedules for new hires and ongoing employee development.
  • Lead the Galapagos Trainer Qualification program.

• Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor and assess training effectiveness through employee feedback, assessments, and audits, continuously improving training content and delivery.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in GxP training and compliance.