Senior Manager – Validation & Technology Transfer (VTT)

DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation & Personal Days

6 months of paid time off for new parents

Monthly catered lunches

Access to Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning membership

Discount on DECIEM products

Job summary

DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY seeks a Senior Manager for Validation & Technology Transfer at our Etobicoke facility. This full-time role requires on-site presence and at least 8 years of experience in validation within cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.

The right candidate will lead technology transfer and ensure compliance with industry regulations while driving operational excellence. Benefits include generous time off, development grants, and discounts on DECIEM products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in validation, process scale-up, or related functions.
• Strong technical knowledge of mixing, filling, and assembly technologies.
• Expertise in compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology transfer activities.
• Develop and execute validation master plans.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee equipment qualification activities.
• Provide technical leadership during investigations.

Skills

Process equipment expertise

Technical report writing

Leadership

Knowledge of FDA and cGMP

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline

Job description

Senior Manager – Validation & Technology Transfer (VTT)

This is a full-time and permanent position based out of our Manufacturing Facility in Etobicoke. Candidates must be on-site, 5-days a week.

Pay Range

The anticipated base salary for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

What You'll Be Doing in This Role

• Own and lead end-to-end technology transfer activities from pilot-scale processes through commercial manufacturing, ensuring successful execution, process scalability, robustness, reproducibility, and on-time commercialization of new products.
• Drive the development and execution of the validation master plan, including risk assessments, fit-gap analysis, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Cleaning Validation activities, including protocol design, sampling plans, acceptance criteria, execution oversight, and final reporting, while ensuring compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Own the cleaning and equipment validation master plan for capital projects and NPD/EPD initiatives at Eastside Facility.
• Lead continuous improvement of technology transfer templates, validation methodologies, and operational best practices.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, Health Canada regulations, and data integrity standards while maintaining audit and inspection readiness.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product commercialization.
• Provide technical leadership during investigations, troubleshooting activities, and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Oversee the equipment qualification activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Ensure the successful and timely execution of packaging validation activities, including Form, Fill, Function (FFF), line trials, transport testing, and process validation (PPQ).
• Lead and oversee cleaning validation activities, including Cleaning Studies, Cleaning Verification, and Cleaning Validation, ensuring effective execution, compliance, and operational readiness.

Skills and Qualifications Needed

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline and a minimum of 8 years of experience in validation, process scale-up, or related functions within cosmetics or pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong process equipment expertise in FMCG manufacturing, with deep technical knowledge of mixing, filling, and assembly technologies.
• In-depth understanding and application of industry standards, FDA, ICH, Health Canada, and cGMP guidelines.
• Expertise in reviewing and writing technical reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and inspire a team, foster collaboration, and mentor rising talent.

Benefits

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Monthly catered lunches and opportunities to connect with teammates.
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care and mindfulness programs.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership.
• First dibs on new products.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

DEI and Equal Opportunity Statement

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.