QA Validation Specialist

Main Responsibilities:

• Must possess a full grasp of the duties of Qualifications (CQV) and Validation.
• Perform QA oversight of the Validation review and qualification activities to ensure GMP equipment, facility and/or systems are continuously maintained in a validated/qualified state.
• Schedule own tasks to be performed as well as tasks for Level 1 as determined by the Validation Manager.
• Perform change control assessments for GMP equipment, facility and/or systems and associated validation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Cell and Gene manufacturing equipment, facility and/or system and validation procedures for Installation Qualification (IQ), Autoclaves, Clean Utilities, Shipping Validation, Temperature Mapping Controlled Storage Rooms and Equipment.
• Develop validation protocols from Validation plans (if applicable).
• Provide strong technical expertise when reviewing and approving SOPs, protocols, reports, change controls, deviations and other records.
• Perform assigned Quality Systems activities including: Document Management System (DMS), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Validation and Qualification Management System (Kneat) and Trackwise system (Change Control, Deviations, CAPA, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned, like participate to Audits and inspections to demonstrate the compliance of the facility, equipment and systems with both European and US (FDA) regulations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
• GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or cell & gene therapy environment
• 2–6 years Validation / Qualification Experience
• The candidate should understand: IQ (Installation Qualification) / OQ (Operational Qualification) / PQ (Performance Qualification) / Validation lifecycle / Maintaining systems in a validated state / Change Control Experience / Documentation Review Experience
• Must have experience reviewing and approving: SOPs / Validation protocols / Validation reports / Deviations / CAPAs / Change controls
• Familiar with EU GMP and FDA regulations
• English Proficiency (German a strong plus)
• Academic background not essential provided candidate has the right working experience , but ideally with a Science or Technical Degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or related field.