Senior Manager Validation Pharma

Oxford Global Resources; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 81,244 - 97,315; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong professional development opportunities

Leadership growth opportunities

Innovative therapies with high societal impact

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in the Amsterdam area is seeking a Senior Manager Validation to oversee validation operations and manage CQV projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Life Sciences and 8-10 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment. They will lead a team, defining validation strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations. This position offers a project-based contract until the end of the year with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in validation within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Proven experience leading validation teams and complex CQV programs.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily validation operations covering equipment, utilities, facilities, and systems.
• Oversee multiple CQV projects and track progress.
• Manage, coach, and develop the validation team.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Risk-based validation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field

Job description

Overview

Our client operates in the biopharmaceutical field and focuses on advanced cell‑based therapies for patients with severe and complex diseases. The organization combines cutting‑edge science with large‑scale operations in a highly regulated environment. To support continued growth and innovation, they are looking for a Senior Manager Validation to lead critical quality and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily validation operations covering equipment, utilities, facilities, and systems.
• Oversee multiple CQV projects, tracking progress, risks, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain and update the site validation master plan, including requalification activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop the validation team and allocate resources effectively.
• Define and improve validation policies, standards, and procedures.
• Select appropriate validation strategies and methodologies based on risk and compliance needs.
• Represent validation in strategic discussions with senior site leadership.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and external partners.
• Support change control assessments, deviation investigations, and CAPA activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in validation within a GMP‑regulated environment.
• Proven experience leading validation teams and complex CQV programs.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GxP, and regulatory expectations (e.g. FDA, EMA).
• Experience applying risk‑based validation and quality risk management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Project based contract through Oxford Global Resources till the end of the year
• Estimated salary: €8000 gross per month
• Region: Amsterdam area
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, standard office hours (09:00-17:00)
• Additional benefits: Strong professional development and leadership growth opportunities, and working on innovative therapies with high societal impact.