Senior Cleaning Validation/CIP Specialist

Korn Ferry Group; Region Sjælland; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Cleaning Validation / CIP Specialist in Zealand, Denmark, on-site, requires 8+ years of dedicated CIP experience and fluency in English. You will lead cleaning validation strategies, perform MACO calculations, and document IQ/OQ/PQ while coordinating with QA, Engineering and Production teams on challenging, regulated manufacturing projects.

Ideal candidates have a background in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or related fields and can independently own validation activities on-site,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dedicated CIP experience required.
• Strong background in cleaning validation and CIP systems.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food manufacturing or medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cleaning validation strategies.
• Plan and execute cleaning validation activities.
• Perform cleaning risk assessments and MACO calculations.
• Define CIP system requirements and support system design.
• Plan and conduct riboflavin spray-coverage testing.
• Prepare IQ, OQ and PQ protocols and reports.
• Investigate deviations and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Troubleshoot cleaning and CIP‑related issues.
• Optimize CIP cycles to reduce cycle time and boost efficiency.

Skills

CIP experience

Cleaning validation

MACO calculations

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

On-site work

Education

Engineering/Pharmacy/Biotechnology degree

Job description

Senior Cleaning Validation / CIP Specialist

Location: Zealand, Denmark

Work model: On-site

Language: English

Experience: 8+ years of dedicated CIP experience

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Cleaning Validation / CIP Specialist to support challenging projects within pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other regulated manufacturing environments. This is a senior, hands‑on position for someone with deep Clean‑in‑Place (CIP) expertise who is comfortable taking ownership of technical challenges, working independently on site and delivering practical solutions. You will work closely with Quality Assurance, Engineering and Production teams to develop, validate, troubleshoot and optimise cleaning processes and CIP systems.

Your responsibilities

• Developing and implementing cleaning validation strategies
• Planning and executing cleaning validation activities
• Performing cleaning risk assessments
• Calculating Maximum Allowable Carryover (MACO) and establishing acceptance criteria
• Defining CIP system requirements and supporting system design
• Planning and conducting riboflavin spray-coverage testing
• Performing visual inspections and equipment assessments
• Preparing and executing validation and qualification documentation, including IQ, OQ and PQ protocols and reports
• Investigating deviations and performing root‑cause analysis
• Troubleshooting cleaning and CIP-related issues
• Optimising CIP cycles to reduce cycle time and improve production efficiency
• Working closely with QA, Engineering and Production stakeholders
• Providing independent technical support and expertise on site

About you

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• At least 8 years of dedicated, hands‑on CIP experience
• Strong experience in cleaning validation and CIP systems
• Experience within pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food manufacturing or medical devices
• Practical knowledge of applicable regulatory and validation requirements
• Experience performing cleaning risk assessments and MACO calculations
• Experience with riboflavin testing and spray‑coverage assessments
• Strong qualification and validation documentation experience
• The ability to independently prepare protocols, reports and technical documentation
• Experience investigating deviations and troubleshooting cleaning-related issues
• Confidence working directly within manufacturing and production facilities
• Fluent written and spoken English
• A degree or relevant educational background in Engineering, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or a related discipline

Candidates already based in Denmark are particularly welcome.