Senior Officer, Validation - IT, Healthcare at DSV

DSV South Africa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Senior Officer in Validation focused on IT and healthcare to ensure compliance with validation processes. The role involves preparing documentation, conducting risk analyses, and collaborating across departments to uphold quality and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have substantial software testing experience and a relevant qualification in validation or pharmaceutical fields.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years in Software testing experience.
• Proven industry experience in validation within a GWP distribution environment.
• Knowledge of industry best practices (e.g., GAMP, ISPE) across computerized systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare validation documentation for compliance with regulations.
• Maintain validation and calibration schedules.
• Manage site validation documentation and complete risk assessments.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Report writing

Data interpretation

Education

Validation / Pharmaceutical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Johannesburg
Job Posting Title: Senior Officer, Validation - IT, Healthcare
Time Type: Full Time

Job Related Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years in Software testing experience and/or 3 - 5 years experience in Delta All facets.
• Validation / Pharmaceutical or Equivalent qualification or related field recommended.
• Proven industry experience in validation ideally within a GWP distribution environment recommended.
• Knowledge and practical experience with equipment qualification (RA, URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, PR) protocol and report compilation recommended.
• Strong troubleshooting, mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices (e.g., GAMP, ISPE) across computerized systems recommended.
• Excellent report writing and data interpretation skills.

Computer Literacy Level:

• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Computer system validation
• Risk analysis
• Effectiveness check reviews
• CAPA reviews

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain validation and calibration schedules, liaising with contractors.
• Prepare validation documentation meeting 21 CFR Part 11, WHO, SAHPRA requirements; Plans, Protocols, Reports.
• Ensure validation exercises are conducted timely and in compliance with GWP and project milestones.
• Participate in change control assessments and project meetings to maintain compliance of equipment.
• Participate in audits as necessary.
• Focus on computer, facility, and transport validation studies, maintaining GWP compliance.
• Manage site validation documentation and complete risk assessments.
• Prepare and review departmental SOPs.
• Collaborate with QA, Operations, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve audit findings.

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