Location: Brussels Region, Brussels, Belgium
Engagement Status: Freelance – € hourly rate available
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Digital Technology (DT) Clinical Subject Matter Expert to support the delivery, optimisation, and ongoing support of digital clinical platforms, with a strong focus on Veeva Clinical Vault solutions.
This is a freelance contractor role, suited to a hands-on SME who can operate across project delivery, system configuration, validation, and stakeholder engagement within GxP-regulated clinical environments. You will play a key role across the full system lifecycle, from design and implementation through enhancement and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Clinical Solution Delivery
- Lead and contribute to the delivery, enhancement, and maintenance of digital clinical systems.
- Manage work across the full solution lifecycle including planning, execution, risk management, and reporting.
- Apply Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies to support iterative and pragmatic delivery.
- Collaborate with internal technology teams, clinical stakeholders, and external vendors.
Veeva Clinical Vault Subject Matter Expertise
- Act as the technical and functional SME for assigned Veeva Clinical Vault domains.
- Provide technical design input, business analysis, and solution configuration.
- Perform complex configuration and administration activities within Veeva Vault.
- Manage end-to-end change requests including impact assessment, testing, documentation, and deployment.
- Support data and document migrations using tools such as Veeva Vault Loader.
- Maintain high-quality system and technical documentation.
Quality, Validation & Compliance
- Ensure systems comply with GxP, GCP, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
- Plan, execute, and review validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Work closely with quality and validation teams to ensure audit readiness and traceability.
- Maintain a strong focus on data integrity and system reliability.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a bridge between technical and business teams, translating requirements into effective solutions.
- Engage with digital solution owners, study teams, and service providers.
- Support knowledge transfer and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Requirements
Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in IT project delivery, Agile environments, or digital solution implementation.
- 3+ years’ experience working within clinical development in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
- Hands-on experience with Veeva Vault administration, support, or implementation (minimum 6 months required).
- Proven experience working in GxP-regulated environments, including system validation.
- Experience with SaaS platforms, cloud solutions, integrations, and interfaces.
- Experience with data/document migrations is highly desirable.
- Exposure to CTMS, eTMF, eCOA, or EDC systems is a strong advantage.
Education & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Strong expertise in Veeva Clinical Vault configuration and deployment.
- Solid understanding of validation, testing, and quality processes.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and system integrations.
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working independently in a freelance capacity within global teams.
Why Apply?
- Long-term freelance opportunity within complex, global clinical programmes
- High-impact role supporting patient-centric digital clinical solutions
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of Veeva Clinical Vault implementations
- Flexible working model aligned to experienced contractors