I’ve spent over a decade recruiting in some of the toughest markets in the world—London, Dublin, Berlin, Bucharest—building teams for startups, scale-ups, and global companies. Along the way, I saw a pattern: hiring slows companies down more than it should.

So I built something that changes that.

At BrainSource.Network, we run a real-time recruitment platform powered by 1000+ expert recruiters across Europe and beyond. Instead of relying on one agency with limited bandwidth, companies activate multiple niche recruiters per role—often 5, 20, or more. That means CVs in 24–72 hours, not weeks. Roles filled in days, not months.

This isn’t just about speed. It’s about structure, precision, and giving you visibility over the entire process. We’ve helped clients hire fast enough to win funding, avoid project delays, and hit aggressive growth targets without compromising quality.

I grew up in Satu Mare, a small Transylvanian town at the border with Ukraine and Hungary. Built my career in Bucharest, Dublin, and London, and returned to Cluj, Romania in 2020 with a new mindset and a better way to do recruitment. If you’re expanding into new markets or struggling with bottlenecks, we should talk.

Feel free to get in touch on vlad @ brainsource dot io or by phone on:

  +44 204 5025 791 (UK) - London, U.K.
  +353 83 167 0036 (IE) - Dublin, IE
  +4 0757 846 904 (RO) - Cluj-Napoca, RO
  +1 551 2647 903 (US) - Raleigh, U.S.

Vlad Pop

Veeva Systems

Senior Consultant

BASE life science

• Perform process mapping of current regulatory affairs processes and gap analysis versus industry best practices
• Propose a series of enhancements and design updated processes with agnostic approach towards chosen RIM system
• Engage with clients during sales meetings, participate in RfP and proposal development for the consultancy offerings within the R&D department
• Develop and/or review SoW aligned with client expectations

Parexel

• Wrote fully referenced content for Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) dossiers and global value dossiers (GVD), based on published clinical, scientific and pharmacoeconomic literature
• Conducted targeted literature reviews to provide strategic insights on burden of illness, epidemiology, treatment landscape, unmet needs or other topics
• Provided consulting services for the maintenance and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems 
• Advised on compliance topics, including gap analysis, SOP authoring and/or reviewing 
• Auditor for compliance audits to EU and US regulations

Regulatory Affairs Consultant, Strategic Compliance

Institutul Cervantes din București

Student

Philips

• Obtained license for import, distribution and service of medical devices from relevant Competent Authorities in Romania (Medical Device Competent Authority and Nuclear Competent Authority)
• Implemented Quality Management System in newly setup direct organization and obtained ISO Certification after successful outcome of internal and external Audit.
• Certified ISO 9001 and 13485 Lead Auditor, performed Internal Audits and acted as SME in Audit preparation for local organization
• Periodically track QMS related KPIs and submit Customer feedback to ensure compliance for the Region
• Effective Post Market Surveillance, by ensuring timely submissions for Medical Device Safety Vigilance reports
• Maintain communication and offer continuous support to local distributors, internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and ensure nuclear product approvals, submissions and notification, as per local country requirement; track status of progress and maintain product database up to date
• Execute communication package localization and liaise with business units to ensure implementation
• Track product recalls for Mandatory field change orders (FCOs) to closure, inform Competent Authority and business units upon completion
• Represent Philips in country government and regulatory agencies (medical device, environmental, nuclear)
• Perform QMS relevant and Lean Basics training
• Continuous improvement of process effectiveness, by using Lean tools (Problem Solving, 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management, VOC)

Quality & Regulatory Officer, South East Europe 

Johnson & Johnson

• Ensured compliance with applicable European, National regulations and relevant Regulatory Standards
• Reduced the gap on local language labeling and supported the implementation of Romanian requirements by successfully creating and reviewing over 600 labels of medical devices
• Ensured regulatory clearance of medical devices and biocides, updated and maintained the license for distribution of medical devices
• Ensured proper maintenance of product documentation and local Regulatory document database
• Prepared timely documentation and submitted product notification to Competent Authority
• Gathered, evaluated, organized and managed information in a variety of formats
• Coordinated copy review process for promotional materials
• Responsible for in-country review of local language labeling
• Ensured compliance with environmental regulation (e.g. WEEE, B&A, waste packaging, REACH)
• Submitted periodical reports and acted as single point of contact to Environmental Authorities
• Offered support in tenders with required documentation

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Europharm Holding S.A.

• Handled technical customer queries and product investigations
• Gained good knowledge of GDP requirements
• Collected and compiled statistical quality data
• Reviewed quality documentation including validation protocols and reports, change controls and GDP / GMP deviations
• Reviewed the implementation and efficiency of Quality and inspection Systems
• Observed and complied with company Standard Operating Procedures

Quality Assurance Pharmacist

• Learned Lean& Six Sigma tools and applied them in cost optimization projects
• Project and contract management
• Improved technical abilities by actively participating in cross-functional projects (Internal Control Framework, Stock Management)
• Improved time management by prioritizing and coordinating resources and activities
• Gathered and analyzed data in order to develop monthly EHS Scorecards with specific KPIs
• Recorded and kept track of all activities at departmental level (RAID)
• Gathered necessary skills to understand, develop and improve my profession inside a pharmaceutical company

Operational Excellence Trainee

As a Senior Consultant at Veeva Systems, I bring over six years of consulting experience in regulatory compliance and process optimization within the life sciences industry. Leveraging expertise in process mapping, gap analysis, and regulatory affairs, I support clients in enhancing their regulatory processes and designing updated systems aligned with industry best practices. My role involves engaging with stakeholders, contributing to solution proposals, and ensuring deliverables meet client expectations.  

In my previous role at BASE life science, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver regulatory and quality-focused solutions for clients, including developing RfPs and SoWs. 

My mission is to empower organizations to navigate regulatory complexities, maintain compliance, and drive operational improvements, creating tangible value for the life science sector.

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