Senior QA Validation Specialist (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing pharmaceutical manufacturing startup is seeking a QA Validation Engineer to ensure manufacturing processes comply with regulatory standards. You will develop validation protocols, document activities, and support audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and prior experience in validation within the pharmaceutical industry. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation protocols for various systems and processes.
• Document validation activities and maintain records.
• Support audits and inspections as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Validation software tools

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

About

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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.