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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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29
Jobs found

Material Life Cycle Management Specialist

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Master
Medior (3+)

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organization, is seeking an energetic professional to temporarily strengthen their material life cycle management team. This role offers a diverse mix of technical and organizational challenges within a modern production environment.

Geel, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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Data Integrity Consultant

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Medior (3+)

Onze klant, een toonaangevende organisatie in de farmaceutische sector, zoekt een consultant voor het uitvoeren van compliance reviews op analytische systemen. Het project focust op de verificatie van data-integriteit en computerized toepassingen binnen productie- en kwaliteitscontroleomgevingen.

Geel, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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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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Junior C&Q Engineer – Automatisatie & Mechanisch

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Junior (0+)

Onze klant, een toonaangevende organisatie binnen de farmaceutische sector, is op zoek naar versterking voor een langdurig project op een productiesite. De focus ligt op het opstarten en kwalificeren van PLC-gestuurde systemen en mechanische installaties binnen een gereguleerde omgeving. De rol biedt de mogelijkheid om onder begeleiding van ervaren specialisten expertise op te bouwen in commissionering en kwalificatie.

Geel, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, On-site
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Technical Writer - Validation & CSV

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Bachelor
Medior (3+)

Our client, a technical solutions provider for the life sciences industry, is seeking a Technical Writer to manage critical documentation and validation processes. This role ensures the high-quality delivery of technical manuals and validation protocols for both internal production and external client sites.

Halle, Flemish Brabant
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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Process Validation Engineer Cell Therapy

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Advanced (5+)
Ghent, East Flanders
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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Medior MES Engineer

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

Our client, a leading organization in the life sciences sector, is seeking a Medior MES Engineer for a strategic system project. This role requires a professional who combines technical depth with a pragmatic approach to oversee technical quality and implementation.

Beerse, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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Sr Engineer QA Cleaning Validation

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Expert (10+)

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organization, is seeking a senior expert to support their production and supply chain facility. This role focuses on providing quality oversight and acting as a subject matter expert for cleaning validation activities to ensure regulatory compliance and reliable supply.

Geel, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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Validation Engineer - Automation & PLC

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

Our client, a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical production equipment, is seeking validation professionals to support their automated systems. The project focuses on testing complex machinery on both physical and simulated platforms within a strictly regulated environment.

Wommelgem, Antwerp
Consultancy
Parttime, Hybrid
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Validation Engineer – CSV

Life Sciences
Validation and Qualification
Junior (0+)

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking a CSV Engineer to support the validation of cGMP-critical computerized systems. The role focuses on ensuring systems remain compliant with applicable regulatory and quality requirements through hands-on validation activities.

Geel, Antwerp
Consultancy
Fulltime, Hybrid
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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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