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Work in Validation

You design and execute IQ, OQ and PQ protocols that prove that equipment, processes and systems perform as intended, keeping production reliable and compliant.

The types of validation

Validation covers several areas. You can specialise in one or work across them.

Equipment validation

Qualify machines and installations through IQ, OQ and PQ, from arrival to production readiness.

Cleaning validation

Prove that cleaning removes residues to safe limits between products and batches.

Computer System Validation (CSV)

Validate software, automated systems and data integrity against regulatory requirements.

Process validation

Prove that established production processes consistently meet their specifications over time.

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30
Jobs found

Compliance Engineer – Engineering & Maintenance

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Advanced (5+)

Our client is seeking a Compliance Engineer to serve as the primary point of contact for quality and compliance matters within their technical operations. This role bridges the gap between engineering, maintenance, and qualification by ensuring all processes align with rigorous quality standards.

Geel, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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Project Engineer Filling

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Master
Medior (3+)

Onze klant, een vooraanstaand farmaceutisch bedrijf, is op zoek naar een Project Engineer Filling om engineeringprojecten voor formulatie-apparatuur te ondersteunen. De rol richt zich op het beheren van upgrades en nieuwbouwprojecten binnen aseptische productieprocessen om een betrouwbare levering van geneesmiddelen te waarborgen.

Puurs-Sint-Amands, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, On-site
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Launch Excellence Project Engineer - Validation

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Master
Medior (3+)

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Project Engineer to manage validation aspects for new product introductions. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance and successful implementation across the product lifecycle, with a specific focus on assembly and packaging processes.

Puurs-Sint-Amands, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, On-site
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Process Validation Engineer Cell Therapy

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Advanced (5+)

Our client, a leading biotechnology organization, is seeking a professional to support the start-up of a new production facility. The project focuses on technical transfers, sterilization validation, and equipment introduction to expand therapeutic manufacturing capacity. This role ensures that all manufacturing processes are developed and validated according to the highest industry standards.

Ghent, East Flanders
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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Launch Excellence Technician I

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Bachelor
Junior (0+)

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organization, is seeking a professional to ensure the end-to-end validation of new products across formulation, filling, and packaging. This role focuses on supporting product launches through rigorous documentation, production follow-up, and quality investigations within a dynamic project environment.

Puurs-Sint-Amands, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, On-site
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Project Engineer Validation & Site Tech

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Master
Medior (3+)

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking a professional to manage product and project lifecycles within their technical services department. The role focuses on providing end-to-end validation support and managing quality investigations to ensure seamless production and new product introductions.

Puurs-Sint-Amands, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, On-site
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IT Quality & Compliance Specialist – GxP & GAMP 5

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Advanced (5+)

Our client, a prominent organization in the life sciences sector, is looking for a specialist to bridge the gap between IT and Quality Assurance. The role involves ensuring IT systems and processes remain compliant with GxP regulations through audit leadership, CAPA management, and document control.

Geel, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, On-site
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Validation Expert

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Master
Senior (7+)

Our client, a leading life sciences organization, is seeking an expert to oversee validation activities for transport and CMO-manufactured products. This role ensures the compliance of validation lifecycles, protocols, and risk assessments while serving as a key technical point of contact for regulatory submissions and audits.

Geel, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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CAR-T QA C&Q Engineer

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Master
Medior (3+)

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organization specialized in innovative cell therapies, is seeking a CAR-T QA C&Q Engineer. This role focuses on ensuring the qualification status of critical production assets and managing compliance for facilities, utilities, and process equipment. The position involves acting as a quality process expert and supporting international regulatory inspections.

Ghent, East Flanders
Consultancy
Fulltime, On-site
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MSAT Investigation Associate

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Master
Advanced (5+)

Our client, a leading biotechnology company specializing in advanced therapies, is seeking a professional to lead manufacturing investigations. The role focus on driving root cause analysis and ensuring process robustness within a cell and gene therapy environment.

Ghent, East Flanders
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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Senior C&Q Engineer

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Senior (7+)

Onze klant, een toonaangevend farmaceutisch productiebedrijf, is op zoek naar een ervaren professional voor de strategische aansturing van C&Q-activiteiten. De focus van deze rol ligt op het bepalen van de aanpak voor complexe PLC-, automatisatie- en mechanische systemen binnen een gereguleerde omgeving.

Geel, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, On-site
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C&Q Engineer – Automatisatie & Mechanisch

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Advanced (5+)

Onze klant, een vooraanstaande farmaceutische producent, is op zoek naar een C&Q Engineer om een omvangrijk project te ondersteunen. De rol focust op het volledige traject van commissioning en kwalificatie voor zowel automatisatie- als mechanische systemen, van testplan tot turnover package.

Geel, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, On-site
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FAQs

Honest answers to questions validation consultants really ask.

Do I need a master's degree?

For most validation roles, yes, usually at master's level.

Is validation mostly desk work?

Yes, validation is documentation heavy: writing and reviewing protocols, reports and risk assessments, combined with on site checks and execution.

Can I specialise in one type of validation?

Yes. You can focus on equipment, cleaning or computer system validation, or work across all three.

Can I switch into validation from another role?

Often, yes. Consultants move into validation from QA, lab or engineering backgrounds.

Do I have a say in which project I do?

Yes. We propose concrete projects, you approve or decline. Only then do you meet the client.

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