Qualification & Validation Engineer
For our client, a pharmaceutical company based in Lucerne, we are looking for a motivated Qualification & Validation Engineer.
This function supports Qualification and Cleaning/Sterilization Validation projects. It is in the responsibility of this function to implement new systems and processes to a state of permanent inspection readiness.
The person will ensure the success of the unit by maintaining a strategic focus and a high customer service level, fostering a high-performance organization, and effectively collaborating across the organization. The position ensures a culture of self-direction, empowerment, and accountability, while providing the support necessary to team members working in a widely cross-functional organization.
General Information:
- Start date: ASAP
- Duration: 1 year
- Extension: very likely
- Workplace: Lucerne
- Workload: 100%
- Home office: 1-2 days per week possible
The Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Executes site projects related to Qualification, CSV, Cleaning/Sterilization Validation:
- Support coordination efforts with colleagues across the network to implement best practices and ensure site systems meet all quality and regulatory expectations.
- Support for the development / review / improvement of Qualification and CSV, Cleaning/Sterilization Validation Documentation: such as SOPs, qualification/validation documents, reports.
- Support for compliance deliverables and technical deliverables related to qualification and validation.
- Act as a point of contact deputy for Qualification and Cleaning/Sterilization Validation at the entire WAG Site.
- Support with Qualification and Cleaning/Sterilization Validation aspects during inspections.
- Support the implementation of procedures in agreement with VU Lead.
- Support the area's implementation of process changes, and root cause investigation of deviations.
- Support the evaluation of innovative equipment / technologies with respect to Qualification, CSV, Cleaning/Sterilization Validation, reviewing user requirements.
- Support to identify and harmonize practices across the site in relation to Qualification and Cleaning/Sterilization Validation - simplifying processing to ensure compliance, while decreasing implementation effort.
Your Profile:
- University degree preferable in Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical environment with experience in computer system validation, equipment qualification and cleaning validation.
- Good know-how of current GMP regulations and industrial standards.
- Experience in Auditing and Compliance within pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- Change and Deviation Management experience.
- Project Management skills: organizes work efforts by prioritizing tasks, using resources optimally, establishing appropriate deadlines, and ensuring on-time delivery. Can define and lead projects to support improvement, implementation or remediation.
- Strong communication skills: Plans and delivers ideas and information to others in a clear and impactful manner.
- Fluent English and basic German skills