Senior Validation Specialist IT

Prothya Biosolutions; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Holiday allowance

13th month

30 holiday days

Training budget

Travel reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Prothya Biosolutions in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Validation Lead to drive CSV/CSA within GMP environments. You will define and execute risk-based validation strategies for IT/OT systems and projects, ensuring alignment with EU GMP Annex 11 and data integrity.

You will integrate validation into project plans, oversee IQ/OQ/PQ, risk assessments, and traceability, and coach cross-functional teams. Engage with QA, IT, Engineering and Manufacturing to uphold high compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, IT, CS, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Computer System Validation, Compliance, Quality Systems, or Validation Engineering with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or GMP manufacturing environments; strong GAMP 5, CSA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute risk-based validation strategies for GxP-relevant systems and projects aligned with CSV/CSA.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, Data Integrity, EU GMP Annex 11, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and company procedures.
• Lead validation activities for system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and digital transformations.
• Provide validation oversight for IT and OT systems; review requirements, configurations, and designs from a validation perspective.
• Author, review, and approve validation deliverables (IQ/OQ/PQ, Traceability Matrices, Validation Plans, Risk Assessments).
• Coach and mentor project teams on validation best practices; coordinate with vendors and partners.
• Collaborate with Lead CSV representatives and Quality stakeholders to ensure alignment with governance.

Skills

CSV/CSA

GxP compliance

Data integrity

Risk-based decisions

Audit readiness

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

MasterControl

MES

LIMS

QMS

Workflow platforms

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute risk-based validation strategies for GxP-relevant systems and projects aligned with established CSV/CSA frameworks, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, Data Integrity, EU GMP Annex 11, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and company procedures.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.

2. System & Project Validation

• Lead validation activities for system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Review business requirements, functional specifications, configurations, and system designs from a validation perspective.
• Ensure validation requirements are embedded into project plans and delivery activities.
• Provide validation oversight for both IT and OT systems where applicable.

3. Validation Documentation & Lifecycle Management

• Author, review, and approve validation deliverables, including Validation Plans, Risk Assessments, Traceability Matrices, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and Validation Summary Reports.
• Ensure validation documentation is complete, traceable, inspection-ready and maintained throughout the system lifecycle.

4. Quality & Risk Management

• Perform system impact assessments and risk assessments.
• Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and incident investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation of validation practices
• Provide expert guidance to Quality, IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business teams.
• Coach and mentor project teams on validation best practices, and coordinate validation activities with vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.
• Collaborate with Lead CSV representatives and Quality stakeholders to ensure alignment with validation standards and governance expectations.

Core Competencies:

• Computer System Validation (CSV) and Computer Software Assurance (CSA)
• GxP and Data Integrity compliance
• Risk-based decision making
• Audit and inspection readiness
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Leadership and mentoring
• Technical writing and documentation

Your profile:

Professional / Educational Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Validation, GAMP, CSV, CSA, or Quality-related certifications are advantageous.
• >8 years of relevant experience in Computer System Validation, Compliance, Quality Systems, or Validation Engineering, including leadership responsibilities.

Functional / Industry Experience:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or GMP manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of GAMP 5, CSA principles, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11, and Data Integrity requirements.
• Experience with SAP, MasterControl, MES, LIMS, QMS, workflow platforms, and integrated digital solutions.
• Exposure to both IT and OT validation activities is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading CSV and CSA activities in regulated environments.
• Experience validating enterprise systems, manufacturing systems, and system integrations.
• Strong understanding of validation lifecycle management, risk assessment, change control, and compliance governance.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and quality assessments.
• Experience managing vendors and validation service providers.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively across Quality, IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business functions.
• Comfortable operating independently while providing validation leadership across multiple projects.
• Strong focus on compliance, quality, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Why This Role?

• Lead validation and compliance activities for strategic digital transformation initiatives.
• Work across IT, OT, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing domains.
• Play a key role in ensuring compliance, inspection readiness, and successful adoption of digital technologies.

What we offer:

• Full-time employment (40h) with flexible working hours in consultation. Working part-time can be discussed.
• Salary between € 5.290,02 and € 7.604,37 gross per month (based on full-time employment).
• 8.33% holiday allowance and a 13th month.
• 30 holiday days (based on fte).
• A personal training budget of €2,100 every three years to foster professional growth and development.
• Contribution to travel expenses from the first kilometer.
• Excellent accessibility by public transport and private parking available.
• A pension plan with Zorg & Welzijn, providing security for your future.