Validation CSV Expert GDIT R&D and Medical

Ipsen Pharma (SAS); Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is strengthening its R&D and Medical Digital & IT organization and seeks a CSV Manager to ensure systems are compliant, audit-ready, and validated across the R&D IT landscape. You will collaborate with IT QA, Regulatory, and Quality teams to embed validation into system implementations and changes.

With 6–8 years of CSV experience in life sciences, you will lead lifecycle activities, manage audits, and drive documentation quality in a globally regulated environment while communicating with

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of CSV experience in pharma or life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, GAMP5.
• Experience with R&D systems (Veeva, LIMS, ELN).

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the CSV strategy for R&D IT systems.
• Act as guarantor of system validation and regulatory compliance; audit-ready at all times.
• Oversee the full validation lifecycle (URS, FS/DS, IQ/OQ/PQ, documentation, periodic reviews).
• Ensure high-quality validation documentation aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Lead audit and inspection readiness; be the primary contact for audits.
• Collaborate with IT QA, Regulatory, Quality and business stakeholders.

Skills

CSV strategy

Regulatory compliance

Audit readiness

Validation lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Documentation quality

Regulatory communication

Leadership

English proficiency

Tools

Veeva

LIMS

ELN

Job description

Validation CSV Expert GDIT R&D and Medical Company: Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

About Ipsen

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society! For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description

Ipsen is strengthening its R&D and Medical Digital & IT organization to ensure the highest standards of compliance, quality, and audit readiness across its digital ecosystem. We are looking for a Computer System Validation (CSV) Manager to act as the quality gatekeeper for IT systems supporting R&D activities. In this role, you will ensure that all computerized systems are fully compliant with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards, while enabling innovation and efficient delivery of digital solutions. You will work at the intersection of IT, Quality, Regulatory, and business teams, ensuring that systems are validated, audit-ready, and aligned with global compliance frameworks.

Your key responsibilities

• Define and lead the CSV strategy for R&D IT systems, ensuring compliance with global regulations (GxP, FDA, etc.).
• Act as the guarantor of system validation and compliance, ensuring all systems are audit-ready at all times.
• Oversee the full validation lifecycle (URS, FS/DS, IQ/OQ/PQ, documentation, periodic reviews).
• Ensure high-quality validation documentation, aligned with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
• Lead audit and inspection readiness, acting as a key contact for internal and external audits.
• Support IT and project teams in embedding validation requirements into system implementations and changes.
• Manage change control processes and assess validation impacts across system evolutions.
• Collaborate closely with IT QA, Regulatory, Quality, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance.

Your profile & expertise

• 6-8 years of experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, GAMP5).
• Solid experience managing the validation lifecycle and audit/inspection processes.
• Experience working with R&D systems (e.g., Veeva, LIMS, ELN).
• Ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on execution.
• Strong stakeholder management skills in cross-functional and regulated environments.
• High level of rigor in documentation and compliance practices.
• Ability to communicate with regulatory authorities and audit teams.
• Strong influencing and transversal leadership skills.
• Fluent in English.

Why join Ipsen?

A critical and high-impact role ensuring compliance of R&D digital systems. Strong exposure to regulatory, quality, and IT environments. A strategic position at the core of innovation and compliance balance. A collaborative and international environment focused on patient impact and excellence.

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