Validation Engineer - Cleaning & Sterilization (MST)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Beerse; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a dynamic MST Validation Engineer for the DP Pilot Plant in Beerse, Belgium. You will lead cleaning and sterilization validation activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, and work in a cross-functional team to support process development and clinical manufacturing.

In this role, you will own validation activities, contribute to continuous improvement, and coordinate with QA, internal experts, and regulatory bodies to ensure right-first-time

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, (bio)chemical or mechanical engineering, or related field with GMP experience.
• Experience in GMP regulated pharmaceutical development/engineering.
• Familiarity with FDA standards/Annex 1 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own and support validation activities per the validation master plan.
• Provide and implement validation requirements across projects.
• Lead validation strategies and improvements.
• Collaborate with QA and subject-matter experts for compliant, right-first-time manufacturing.
• Interface with regulatory audits and external partners as needed.

Skills

Validation engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory audits

Process optimization

Education

MSc or PhD in chemistry/pharmaceutical sciences

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a dynamic MST Validation Engineer for the DP Pilot Plant in Beerse, Belgium. You will lead cleaning and sterilization validation activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, and work in a cross-functional team to support process development and clinical manufacturing.

In this role, you will own validation activities, contribute to continuous improvement, and coordinate with QA, internal experts, and regulatory bodies to ensure right-first-time