Manager, Validation Engineering

STEMCELL Technologies; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career development

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies, Inc. in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Manager of Validation Engineering to lead a dynamic team and shape quality strategies across our biotechnologies operations.

You will oversee QA validation programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor engineers while aligning validation practices with industry standards. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and designing robust validation frameworks to maintain the highest quality and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Engineering with 8+ years QA in a regulated industry.
• 1–3 years of direct leadership or mentoring experience.
• Extensive knowledge of QMS regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR).
• Experience implementing, managing, and auditing QMS; Computer System Validation is an asset.
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Leads, directs and reviews the work of quality validation engineers, establishes annual goals and performance standards, identifies training needs, and recommends adjustments to training materials
• Oversees and maintains Quality Management Systems (QMS), operational standards, and procedural controls necessary for CQV
• Directs continuous improvement within QA processes by monitoring KPIs to analyze effectiveness, recognize trends, and implement improvements
• Manages technical guidance and resource allocation across project teams in product development and lifecycle management
• Collaborates cross-functionally to integrate quality knowledge and compliance into operations and resolve complex quality issues

Skills

Team leadership

QA leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring teams

Education

BSc in Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Computer System Validation

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you a driven validation leader ready to shape quality standards and drive engineering excellence across complex operations? Join STEMCELL Technologies as the Manager, Validation Engineering, where you will lead a dynamic team, oversee robust Quality Assurance Validation strategies, and ensure seamless regulatory compliance at Canada's largest biotechnology company!

In this key leadership role, you will provide critical cross-functional guidance, align validation practices with industry standards, and mentor engineering professionals. You will collaborate closely with cross-departmental teams to champion innovative validation frameworks and uphold the highest quality and safety benchmarks across our facilities.

If you’re a strategic thinker and proactive leader who excels in high-stakes compliance and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads, directs and reviews the work of quality validation engineers, establishes annual goals and performance standards, identifies training needs, and recommends adjustments to training materials
• Oversees and maintains Quality Management Systems (QMS), operational standards, and procedural controls necessary for the Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV)
• Directs continuous improvement within quality assurance (QA) processes by monitoring and evaluating metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to analyze effectiveness, recognize trends, and implement operational enhancements
• Manages technical guidance and resource allocation across project teams engaged in multidisciplinary product development, lifecycle management, and design control
• Collaborates cross-functionally to integrate quality knowledge and compliance protocols into business operations and effectively resolves complex quality issues

Knowledge And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in quality assurance in a regulated industry
• 1 to 3 years of direct experience leading, supervising, or mentoring teams
• Specialized and extensive knowledge of Quality System regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA 21 CFR regulations)
• Demonstrated practical experience implementing, managing, and auditing QMS, with experience in Computer System Validation is an asset
• Proven ability to balance regulatory compliance with business and operational requirements

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from: $116,700.00 - $175,100.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.