Cleaning Validation Coordinator - 12 month contract

Tevapharm; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings

ESPP

Paid time off

Education assistance

Recognition programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Teva Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Cleaning Validation Specialist to join our team in Stouffville, Ontario, on a 12-month contract. You will support cleaning validation activities to ensure cGMP compliance and collaborate across QA, QC, Operations, Engineering, and MS&T to maintain validated processes.

You will prepare protocols and reports, review data, and help with risk assessments and investigations while ensuring audit-ready documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years in pharma/biotech industries.
• Knowledge of cleaning validation, GMP and regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with Canada/US/EU regulatory requirements (GMP/GLP).
• Experience with validation documentation, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Proficiency with MS Office and quality systems (LIMS, Veeva, TrackWise, Knowledge Tree).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, executing, and reporting cleaning validation studies.
• Coordinate equipment swabbing and rinse sampling activities.
• Review and organize cleaning validation data.
• Evaluate results against acceptance criteria.
• Support validation program periodic reviews and documentation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (Canada/US/EU)

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Pharmacy

Tools

LIMS

Veeva

TrackWise

Knowledge Tree

MS Excel

Job description

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

Cleaning Validation Specialist

12 month contract

Stouffville, Ontario

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cleaning Validation Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support and execute cleaning validation activities to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements and global regulatory standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Operations, Engineering, and MS&T, to maintain validated cleaning processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

• Assist in the preparation, execution, and reporting of cleaning validation studies.


• Coordinate and perform equipment swabbing and rinse sampling activities.


• Collect, review, and organize cleaning validation data.


• Evaluate cleaning validation results against established acceptance criteria.


• Support periodic reviews of the cleaning validation program.


• Prepare and revise validation protocols, reports, risk assessments, and related documentation.


• Ensure validation documentation complies with GMP requirements, company procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.


• Support investigations related to cleaning validation deviations, excursions, and out-of-trend results.


• Maintain validation records and ensure all documentation remains audit and inspection ready.


• Coordinate validation activities with QA, QC, Operations, Engineering, and MS&T teams.


• Schedule and manage cleaning validation activities to align with manufacturing operations.


• Participate in risk assessments, including FMEA, gap assessments, and other quality risk management activities.


• Support the identification of worst-case products, equipment trains, and sampling locations.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to cleaning procedures and validation practices.


• Trend validation data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for process enhancement.


• Ensure compliance with cGMP, Health Canada, FDA, EMA, and internal quality system requirements.


• Participate in investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and regulatory inspection support activities.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.


• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing industry.


• Knowledge of cleaning validation principles, GMP regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes is preferred.


• Understanding of Canadian, U.S., and European regulatory requirements, including GMP/GLP requirements, WHMIS, and workplace safety standards.


• Experience with validation documentation, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls is considered an asset.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and quality systems such as LIMS, Veeva, TrackWise, and Knowledge Tree.


• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.


• Willingness to travel occasionally to other Teva sites as required.


• A strong commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.


• An analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.


• The ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with diverse teams.


• A passion for maintaining high standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing and validation processes.

How We’ll Take Care of You

At Teva Canada we provide a rewarding and collaborative work experience, with career growth and development opportunities for employees, in a safe and caring environment! The typical hiring range for this position is $67,280-$84,100. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, this role may qualify for an annual bonus based on employment type. Certain positions may also be eligible for a sales commission structure as part of the overall compensation package. Beyond base pay, Teva also offers a comprehensive suite of wellness and benefits programs tailored to role and employment type, that continue to rank among the best in our industry! Our competitive offerings are designed to provide flexibility, security, and meaningful choices, empowering employees to thrive both personally and professionally throughout their journey with us.

As part of our commitment to well-being, employees may have access to:

• Teva Canada’s choices Benefit Plan including Health, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program & Virtual Health Programs


• Retirement Savings Programs


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)


• Time for yourself or those you care about, through paid time for Vacation, Wellness days, Care/Sick days, Teva Days and Volunteer Days


• Education Assistance Program


• Recognition programs such as Employee Service Awards


• Employee Discounts


• And much more!

More exciting details on the specific total rewards offerings to be provided at the offer stage depending on the position and employment type hiring for. This position will fill a current vacancy and Teva Canada may use an artificial intelligence (AI) system to assist with the initial screening and evaluation of job applications by analyzing for relevant skills, professional experience, and education, that best match the posted job qualifications. It is important to note that all final decisions in this process are made by a member of the hiring team.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.