Senior Qualification and Validation Specialist - Barcelona

QbD Groupteam offers knowledge & tailored (software) solutions in development, clinical, regulatory & compliance, production and distribution for companies active in Pharma, ATMP and Medical Devices/IVD. We are always looking for the next QbD’er in Process validation.

What do we expect from you as a Qualification and Validation Specialist?

As a Senior Qualification & Validation specialist, you work on multiple projects in Barcelona within several organizations within the pharmaceutical or Medical device related industry. You are responsible for effective and efficient validation and qualification of laboratory equipment, cleanrooms, utilities, HVAC systems, GMP production equipment, medical devices and processes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide quality and validation oversight to ensure validation, qualification and other life cycle activities are consistent with company validation policies, procedures and federal regulations;
• Support process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and cleaning validation;
• Identify critical areas for improvement and prioritize and execute the initiatives;
• Perform or support nonconformance / CAPA root cause investigations, defining action plans and driving these to completion;
• Proceed according to the company's quality policy in all business activities;
• Provide advice to improve the quality policies and validation procedures;
• Provide coaching, training and guidance on validations;
• Implement controls to ensure data integrity and traceability of Quality records;
• Act as a subject matter expert during internal and external audits (e.g. FDA).

Who are we looking for?

• You have an academic background related to areas such as pharmacy, chemistry, biology, engineering and related fields.
• You have at least 8 years of experience in qualifications/validations within validation departments in the pharmaceutical sector, medical devices, biotechnology...
• You have experience in qualification/validation documentation management: VP, URS, IQ, OQ, PQ.
• You have a good understanding of Annex 1 guidelines for validation purpose.
• You have experience in complete processes of validations: protocols and validation reports.
• You have an advanced level of English: you should be able to write technical documentation in English. Spoken English will also be an advantage as you will be joining a multinational company.
• You have user-level computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet and database.
• You have a strong ability to self-manage and love working in a team. Rigour and proactivity are highly desirable.
• You have excellent communication skills.
• You are an autonomous person with the ability to adapt.
• You are able to adapt to high quality standards, data integrity, GMP.

What’s in it for you?

• QbD Group offers you an attractive and competitive salary package, that will be tailored to individual needs, considering legal requirements and local laws and regulations.
• Join us to build a sustainable career, where job security is ensured, and lasting, meaningful connections are formed.
• As we’re a knowledge-based company, you’re guaranteed to embark on a continuous journey of learning and development.
• Be part of our global success story. As an award-winning company we value everyone’s contribution and celebrate achievements together.