Onsite Process Validation Expert – Manufacturing Science

NL42 (FCRS = NL042) IDB Holland BV; Baarle-Nassau; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work options

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Novartis in Baarle Nassau, Netherlands seeks a Validation specialist to develop and maintain validation master plans for manufacturing, cleaning, and packaging. You will execute lifecycle activities, review records, and support process verification while ensuring compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of validation/quality experience in pharma, strong GMP knowledge, and fluent English with Dutch as an advantage.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in Validation, Manufacturing, MSE/T, technical development or quality in pharma/GMP
• Fluent English; Dutch a plus
• Understanding of pharma manufacturing processes and equipment

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain validation master plans for manufacturing, cleaning, packaging and verification.
• Execute validation lifecycle activities and support ongoing process verification.
• Author, review and approve validation protocols, reports and documentation.
• Support on-floor validation activities to ensure timely completion.
• Review Master Batch Records and change controls for revalidation needs.
• Maintain validation activities in an inspection-ready state.
• Facilitate risk assessments and apply risk management principles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to manage process risks.
• Manage deviations and recommend CAPAs.
• Translate critical process parameters into validation plans.

Skills

Change Controls

Cleaning Validations

Continual Improvement

Data Analytics

Emotional Resilience

Good Documentation Practices

Health, Safety & Environment

Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing Production

Operational Excellence

Process Control

Process Validation

Quality Control

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor's or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Technology

Chemistry or equivalent scientific discipline

Job description

Novartis in Baarle Nassau, Netherlands seeks a Validation specialist to develop and maintain validation master plans for manufacturing, cleaning, and packaging. You will execute lifecycle activities, review records, and support process verification while ensuring compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of validation/quality experience in pharma, strong GMP knowledge, and fluent English with Dutch as an advantage.