Senior QA Validation Specialist (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Confidential Jobs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing pharmaceutical manufacturing startup in Singapore seeks a QA Validation Engineer to ensure all processes comply with regulatory standards and quality specifications. The role involves executing validation protocols, documenting activities, and collaborating with teams for continuous improvement. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and prior validation experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Prior work experience as a Validation Engineer or similar role in pharmaceuticals or medical devices.
• Experience with audit management and regulatory inspections.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation protocols for facilities, equipment, and processes.
• Document validation activities and maintain records.
• Collaborate with teams to address deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Train staff on validation procedures.

Skills

Proficient with validation software tools

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science or related field

Job description

About the Company

The QA Validation Engineer will play a vital role in establishing and maintaining high-quality standards at a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing startup. This position ensures that all manufacturing processes, systems and equipment comply with regulatory standards and quality specification. The incumbent will support continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust quality systems for a successful, compliant manufacturing operation. We are a distinguished brand with more than sixty years of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry. We aim to broaden our presence by using Singapore as a central hub for expansion into other countries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation protocols for facilities, equipment, utilities, materials, manufacturing process, cleaning and computerized systems.
• Document validation activities and results and maintain records for all validation activities.
• Analyse validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria.
• Author of validation reports.
• Develop and maintain validation master plan.
• Develops re-qualification or re-validation plans to keep the systems in validated states.
• Support audits and inspections as a subject matter expert.
• Provide impact assessment for any planned change to the site and execute any change actions that result from the assessment.
• Work closely with stakeholders to coordinate validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to address deviations and implement corrective actions and to prepare periodic product review.
• Train staff on validation procedures and maintain documentations for audits.
• Maintain knowledge of current regulatory intelligence and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Science or a related field.
• Prior work experience as a Validation Engineer or similar role in the pharmaceutical industry or medical device industry.
• Proficient with validation software tools.
• Experience with audit management, regulatory inspections, and handling regulatory queries on validation matters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance at all times.

Required Skills

• Proficient with validation software tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with audit management and regulatory inspections.
• Prior work experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.