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Job description
Location: Brussels, Belgium (hybrid working)
Engagement Status: Freelance until end of 2026
Overview
We’re partnered with a large pharmaceutical organisation to support in looking for an External Research Opportunity (ERO) Lead to own the end-to-end management of externally sponsored research with healthcare stakeholders. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of medical, legal, and compliance, supporting Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS), External Research Collaborations (ERC), and External Research Services (ERS) across multiple therapeutic areas. You’ll act as the subject matter expert, driving governance, contracting, and oversight to ensure research is delivered compliantly, efficiently, and with real scientific value.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the review, endorsement, and lifecycle management of external research opportunities
Chair and drive review committee meetings and decision-making processes
Develop and negotiate research agreements and statement of work , partnering with medical, clinical, legal, and compliance teams
Ensure ongoing contract compliance, milestone tracking, and performance oversight
Act as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, escalating risks and issues as needed
Support the evolution of external research frameworks, processes, and systems
Oversee external service providers to ensure delivery against agreed operational metrics
Requirements
3–5+ years’ experience in Pharma/Biotech, Academia, Research Institutions, or CROs
3+ years’ experience managing contracts across their full lifecycle
Strong experience in project and stakeholder management
Solid understanding of pharmaceutical research regulations and compliance requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives in an fast-paced environment
Hard Skills
Research contract development and negotiation
External research governance (IIS, ERC, ERS)
Regulatory and compliance oversight
Cross-functional project management
Vendor and service provider management
Soft Skills
Confident decision-maker with strong judgement
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity
Diplomatic, collaborative, and solutions-focused
Strong communicator with executive presence
Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree, PhD, MD, or JD advantageous but not essential
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Who can apply
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