QA Operations & Validation Consultant

EFOR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR in Singapore seeks a Consultant – QA Operations & Validation to support QA operations and validation in a fast-paced, regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will review records, manage deviations, and drive CAPAs while coordinating validation activities with production, engineering, and labs.

The role requires a degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or equivalent, with at least 3 years in QA or Validation, strong GMP knowledge, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in QA Operations and/or Validation in pharma/biotech.
• Strong GMP and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with batch release and deviation management.
• Proficient in validation protocols IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-floor QA Ops support to manufacturing, ensuring GMP compliance.
• Review batch records, production docs and release activities.
• Investigate deviations, non-conformities, and implement CAPA.
• Support regulatory and internal inspections and readiness activities.
• Draft, review, and approve quality and validation docs.
• Define, write, and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols for equipment/processes.
• Plan and coordinate validation activities with stakeholders.
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to change control/impact analysis.
• Support continuous improvement in QA operations and validation practices.
• Organize and lead meetings, communicate findings, and train teams.

Skills

QA Operations

Validation

GMP knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Life Sciences degree

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Consultant – QA Operations & Validation | Singapore

Are you passionate about quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing ? As a Consultant and ambassador for our company, you will play a key role in supporting our clients’ operational quality assurance and validation processes. Join us in Singapore to help drive excellence and compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide on-the-floor Quality Assurance (QA Ops) support to manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with GMP and internal quality standards
• Review and support batch records, production documentation, and release activities
• Investigate and manage deviations, non-conformities, and implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
• Support and participate in regulatory and internal inspections, and readiness activities
• Draft, review, and approve quality and validation documentation
• Define, write, and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for equipment, processes, cleaning, or computerized systems
• Plan, coordinate, and follow up validation activities with all stakeholders (production, engineering, laboratories, etc.)
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to change control and impact analysis
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in QA operations and validation practices
• Organize and lead meetings, communicate findings, and train operational teams on quality and validation topics

Your Profile:

• Degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience in QA Operations and/or Validation within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Strong knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical regulations
• Experience in batch release, deviation management, and quality documentation
• Proficient in validation protocols and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Ready to play a key part in supporting pharmaceutical quality and regulatory compliance in Singapore ?