Senior Validation & Quality Assurance Manager

Julphar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Julphar is seeking an experienced leader to manage equipment, facilities, and utilities qualification, CSV validation, calibration, and quality systems. The role requires extensive GMP/GDP knowledge and cross-functional leadership across QA, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs.

You will drive continuous improvement, risk management, and data integrity within EQMS, ensuring compliance with FDA/WHO/EU guidelines and ISO standards. The position is based in Abu Dhabi and on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Pharmacy.
• 10+ years of experience in equipment/qualifications, calibration, and validation in pharma/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 requirements.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (FDA, WHO, EU).
• Experience in CSV, qualification lifecycle management, calibration systems.
• Experience with quality systems, audits, CAPA, risk management.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic Quality Management Systems (EQMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end qualification lifecycle for equipment, facilities, and utilities.
• Oversee validation of computerized systems (CSV) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Direct calibration activities and ensure data integrity across instruments and systems.
• Lead validation SMEs, coordinate cross-functional activities, and drive timely completion.
• Support Change Controls, Deviations, CAPA, and audits within EQMS.
• Ensure alignment with country-specific regulatory and registration requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement, risk management, and data integrity (ALCOA+).
• Ensure EHS compliance and safe working practices.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

GMP/GDP

Quality management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Pharmacy

Tools

EQMS

CSV systems

MS Office

Job description

Julphar is seeking an experienced leader to manage equipment, facilities, and utilities qualification, CSV validation, calibration, and quality systems. The role requires extensive GMP/GDP knowledge and cross-functional leadership across QA, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs.

You will drive continuous improvement, risk management, and data integrity within EQMS, ensuring compliance with FDA/WHO/EU guidelines and ISO standards. The position is based in Abu Dhabi and on-site.