Validation Specialist, QA

Oriola Sweden AB; Espoo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriola Sweden AB in Espoo, Finland, is seeking a Validation Specialist, QA to join the Quality team and ensure GxP compliant validation across operations. You will lead validation activities for processes, systems, equipment and facilities, aligning with regulatory expectations and continuous improvement goals.

The role requires strong collaboration with operational teams, system owners and quality professionals, plus a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Solid background in validation within regulated GxP environments.
• Experience validating processes, systems, equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of EU GDP and GMP requirements, Annex 11/15.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve validation documentation.
• Plan and execute validation activities.
• Provide guidance on validation strategies and approaches.
• Investigate deviations and troubleshoot validation issues.
• Support risk assessments and quality improvements.
• Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ownership

Continuous improvement mindset

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Master's degree in engineering/life sciences

Tools

GxP validation knowledge

EU GDP awareness

GAMP5/Annex 11/15 familiarity

Job description

Oriola is a health and wellbeing company operating in the Nordic countries. We are driven by our purpose, Health for life and we have set ambitious sustainability targets to support wellbeing of people, society, and planet. To ensure this, our business keeps evolving. We are growing and developing within health and wellbeing and developing our services. Our significant role in society gives a great purpose for working with us. In return, we expect you to aim as high as we do. You will need to be customer oriented and proactive. Together we work towards an even healthier future.

About the position

Validation Specialist, Quality Assurance

We are now looking for a Validation Specialist, QA, to join our Quality team. In this role, you will act as a key expert in validation and qualification activities, helping to ensure compliance with GxP requirements across our operations.

What you'll do

As a Validation Specialist, you will support and develop validation and qualification activities related to processes, systems, equipment and facilities. You will work closely with operational teams, system owners and quality professionals to maintain a compliant and effective validation framework.

Your responsibilities will include

• Reviewing and approving validation and qualification documentation
• Supporting the planning and execution of validation and qualification activities
• Providing expert guidance on validation strategies and approaches
• Investigating deviations and troubleshooting validation-related issues
• Supporting risk assessments and quality improvement initiatives
• Performing internal audits and supporting external audits and regulatory inspections

Skills & Requirements

Personal and experience Requirements

You have a solid background in validation within regulated GxP environment and enjoy working in a role that combines technical expertise, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Other Requirements

We are looking for a professional who has:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven reporting environment
• A proactive approach and strong sense of ownership
• A continuous improvement mindset and a genuine interest in developing processes and ways of working

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• Strong knowledge of validation and qualification practices in GxP-regulated environments
• A Master's degree in engineering, life sciences or another relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a similar validation or qualification role.
• Experience with EU GDP and relevant national regulations.
• Familiarity with EU GMP requirements, including, GAMP5, Annex 11 and Annex 15
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken

You are a structured and analytical professional with a strong quality mindset. You enjoy working with others, communicating across different functions and turning regulatory requirements into practical solutions.

You are also:

• Curious and motivated to stay up to date with GxP validation requirements
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your area
• Skilled at identifying opportunities for improvement and solving problems
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

We offer you:

• Meaningful work in purpose driven organisation, Health for life
• Great team spirit and fun colleagues from Sweden, Denmark and Finland
• Interesting forward leaning organisation with high ambitious for sustainability
• Organisation which gives independency and responsibility to develop
• Organisation with Scandinavian view and some travelling
• Interesting business in the middle of the health industry from B2B service business to B2C customer relations.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a permanent full-time position, and we'd want you to start the soonest
• This position is based in Espoo
• The selected person will undergo a drug test and a concise security clearance in accordance with the Security Clearance Act, which is a prerequisite for the establishment of an employment relationship.
• The Employment is within the Oriola Group – below you can read about our great company
• Application deadline: 08.11.2026