Validation Engineer

Avertim; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Young team

European network

Career development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Avertim is seeking a Validation Engineer to ensure equipment, systems, and processes comply with GMP and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Operations teams to maintain validated states and drive continuous improvement in a consulting environment.

You will join a dynamic European network and support clients across Life Sciences, leveraging your validation expertise and hands-on approach to deliver robust documentation and successful audits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a scientific or technical field (engineering, life sciences, chemistry, etc.).
• 1 to 5 years of experience in validation and/or a GMP-regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of GMP principles.
• Structured, detail-oriented and hands-on.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (French is a plus).
• Willing to work in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualification and validation activities for equipment, utilities, processes and cleaning.
• Prepare and review validation documentation such as URS, risk assessments and IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports.
• Support CSV activities where applicable.
• Manage deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with GMP guidelines and quality standards.

Skills

Validation

GMP knowledge

Documentation

Cross-functional

Quality systems

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Avertim is a uniquely positioned management consulting group that bridges the gap between strategy, technology, and operations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered on Brussels’ iconic Avenue Louise, Avertim has grown into a European consultancy with over 350 consultants across Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Our mission: to support leading Life Sciences companies in their digital transformation journey, helping them unlock the power of data, innovation, and compliance.

Your role as a Validation Engineer

As a Validation Engineer, you are responsible for ensuring that equipment, systems and processes comply with applicable GMP and regulatory requirements. You work closely with Quality, Engineering and Operations teams and contribute to maintaining and improving validated states.

You are part of the Avertim consulting team and receive guidance and support from your Business Manager.

Your responsibilities

• Perform qualification and validation activities for equipment, utilities, processes and cleaning
• Prepare and review validation documentation such as URS, risk assessments and IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports
• Support CSV activities where applicable
• Manage deviations, CAPAs and change controls
• Support internal and external audits and inspections
• Ensure compliance with GMP guidelines and quality standards

Your profile

• Master’s degree in a scientific or technical field (engineering, life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, biomedicine, …)
• 1 to 5 years of experience in validation and/or a GMP-regulated environment
• Solid understanding of GMP principles
• Structured, detail-oriented and hands-on
• Fluent in English and Dutch (French is a plus)
• Willing to work in a consulting environment

What Avertim Offers

• A dynamic environment where ideas and individuals matter
• A young, vibrant, and fast-growing team
• Access to a European network of cross-industry expertise
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities
• A competitive compensation package aligned with your experience