Senior Validation Associate, Pharma Manufacturing

Alcon; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon in Singapore seeks a Senior Associate, Validation to own design control and lifecycle management at site. You will partner with R&D for transfer of technical documentation, and lead validation and TE activities, ensuring GxP compliance and robust quality systems.

You will oversee production activities, drive continuous improvements, and collaborate across functions to maintain product release readiness and site excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or scientific field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in validation activities in pharmaceutical field or related highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding and hands on experience supporting, executing, or overseeing manufacturing activities involving aseptic operations, sterilization processes.
• Able to provide after office hours support for validation related activities when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team members to ensure efficient task completion and adherence to processes.
• Manage production activities, including weigh and dispensing, cleaning, sterilization, and product compounding to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards.
• Liaise with Materials Management, Engineering, and other departments to develop production schedules and allocate labor/capital resources.
• Lead manufacturing investigations, manage product/process non-conformances, CAPA and change control.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance and downtime to minimize disruptions.
• Lead and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups for functional and/or site projects.
• Assure a safe work environment and develop pipeline talent.
• Foster a culture of excellence by leading performance management, driving talent development, ensuring positive associate relations, enhancing engagement, recognizing achievements, and driving a strong safety culture.
• Make day-to-day decisions affecting team members, directly impacting daily operations and team efficiency.
• Ensure all associates adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.

Skills

Validation

Aseptic operations

Sterilization

CAPA

Change control

GxP compliance

Team leadership

Education

Engineering or scientific field degree

Job description

Alcon in Singapore seeks a Senior Associate, Validation to own design control and lifecycle management at site. You will partner with R&D for transfer of technical documentation, and lead validation and TE activities, ensuring GxP compliance and robust quality systems.

You will oversee production activities, drive continuous improvements, and collaborate across functions to maintain product release readiness and site excellence.