Senior Validation Specialist

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Seqirus, a global leader in influenza vaccines, seeks a Senior Validation Specialist for our Melbourne Airport facility in VIC. You will lead validation deliverables across site areas, including equipment qualification and related systems, and support cross‑functional teams.

You will bring 6+ years in biological/pharmaceutical manufacturing, cGMP knowledge, and strong project leadership. This permanent, full‑time role offers exposure to state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and regulatory

Qualifications

• 6+ years in biological or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience across multiple validation competencies and cGMPs.
• Knowledge of EU and FDA regulatory guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical or science.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME supporting Validation Manager to define validation scope, schedules, and resourcing
• Own, manage, and execute validation deliverables and programmes within assigned area
• Document and complete validation activities as directed
• Build strong, candid relationships within Validation and cross‑functional teams
• Influence coordinators and managers to align with validation priorities
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QC, Sterility Assurance, MS&T, AS&T, Warehouse, Engineering, Automation, and QA
• Lead analysis and resolution of complex validation issues and major deviation investigations
• Drive validation assessments for departmental and cross‑functional deviations
• Identify and lead validation process improvements and key projects
• Travel up to 10% as needed

Skills

cGMP background

Biopharma experience

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical or science

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Tullamarine VIC

CSL Seqirus is a global leader in influenza prevention and pandemic preparedness.

We are seeking a Senior Validation Specialist to join our team at our state of the art, manufacturing facility at 2 Sky Rd, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045.

Description of the Role

The Senior Validation Specialist will provide initial qualification (including determining requirements for qualification), re-evaluation and re-qualification support for the design, start-up, commissioning and qualification of equipment (including associated computer systems, facilities, and utilities) and processes. You will own and manage validation deliverables across the site cool rooms and cleanrooms.

This position will primarily work across our Flu Cell Culture (FCC) area which include FCC vaccines (FCC facility) at Seqirus. You will also support work at our Woodend site or PNS facility (Tullamarine), although primarily, you will be working based at and working at Tullamarine.

This is a Permanent full-time position.

Responsibilities:

Act as SME supporting Validation Manager to define validation scope, schedules, and resourcing

Own, manage, and execute validation deliverables and programmes within assigned area

Document and complete validation activities as directed

Build strong, candid relationships within Validation and cross‑functional teams

Influence coordinators and managers to align with validation priorities

Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QC, Sterility Assurance, MS&T, AS&T, Warehouse, Engineering, Automation, and QA

Lead analysis and resolution of complex validation issues and major deviation investigations

Drive validation assessments for departmental and cross‑functional deviations

Identify and lead validation process improvements and key projects

Support delegation of responsibilities between Validation Specialist and Validation Manager as required

Travel up to 10% as needed

Skills and Experience:

cGMP background in Biological or Pharmaceutical Industry.

Experience in Biological or Pharmaceutical Industry

Bachelor’s degree is required in engineering, technical or science related field.

Good understanding of QMS and Risk Management

Leadership skills supporting team members and leading activities

Time management skills for the execution and planning of work.

Good communication skills both written and verbal, with excellent technical writing skills

Ability to multitask and work cross functionally

This role requires a strong understanding of the process of commissioning, qualification and validation. It is required that this experience is gained through practical experience within a validation function, with evidence of experience across multiple validation competencies. The level of experience required may typically be found through 6+ years of biological or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, or through equivalent applicable roles. Validation experience within Pharmaceuticals, and demonstrated knowledge of cGMPs, EU and FDA regulatory guidelines, and validation principles required.

Application Period: Applications open on 4 September 2026 and close on 4 October 2026.

The Opportunity

CSL Seqirus is a global leader in influenza prevention and pandemic preparedness.

We are seeking a Senior Validation Specialist to join our team at our state of the art, manufacturing facility at 2 Sky Rd, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045.

Description of the Role

The Senior Validation Specialist will provide initial qualification (including determining requirements for qualification), re-evaluation and re-qualification support for the design, start-up, commissioning and qualification of equipment (including associated computer systems, facilities, and utilities) and processes. You will own and manage validation deliverables across the site cool rooms and cleanrooms.

This position will primarily work across our Flu Cell Culture (FCC) area which include FCC vaccines (FCC facility) at Seqirus. You will also support work at our Woodend site or PNS facility (Tullamarine), although primarily, you will be working based at and working at Tullamarine.

This is a Permanent full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Act as SME supporting Validation Manager to define validation scope, schedules, and resourcing

• Own, manage, and execute validation deliverables and programmes within assigned area

• Document and complete validation activities as directed

• Build strong, candid relationships within Validation and cross‑functional teams

• Influence coordinators and managers to align with validation priorities

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QC, Sterility Assurance, MS&T, AS&T, Warehouse, Engineering, Automation, and QA

• Lead analysis and resolution of complex validation issues and major deviation investigations

• Drive validation assessments for departmental and cross‑functional deviations

• Identify and lead validation process improvements and key projects

• Support delegation of responsibilities between Validation Specialist and Validation Manager as required

• Travel up to 10% as needed

Skills and Experience:

• cGMP background in Biological or Pharmaceutical Industry.

• Experience in Biological or Pharmaceutical Industry

• Bachelor’s degree is required in engineering, technical or science related field.

• Good understanding of QMS and Risk Management

• Leadership skills supporting team members and leading activities

• Time management skills for the execution and planning of work.

• Good communication skills both written and verbal, with excellent technical writing skills

• Ability to multitask and work cross functionally

This role requires a strong understanding of the process of commissioning, qualification and validation. It is required that this experience is gained through practical experience within a validation function, with evidence of experience across multiple validation competencies. The level of responsibility required may typically be found through 6+ years of biological or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, or through equivalent applicable roles. Validation experience within Pharmaceuticals, and demonstrated knowledge of cGMPs, EU and FDA regulatory guidelines, and validation principles required.

Application Period: Applications open on 4 September 2026 and close on 4 October 2026.

About CSL Seqirus

CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

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