VALIDATION ENGINEER

At Poulpharm, we believe in the potential of every individual to make a positive impact on veterinary healthcare.

Our dedicated team of professionals – ranging from laboratory technicians, animal carers, researchers and species experts to marketers and quality coordinators – works tirelessly together, both at the diagnostic level and when conducting (pre-)clinical trials in our own state-of-the-art testing facilities.

Acting as a bridge between our IT and QESH teams in Belgium, Poulpharm is looking for a Validation Engineer.

Are you fascinated by quality, IT and validation? Do you enjoy working in a structured manner and do you thrive on ensuring GxP compliance within an international environment?
If so, you might be the validation engineer we are looking for.

Job description

As a Validation Engineer, you will ensure that our computerised systems comply with the applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include, amongst other things:

  • Overseeing the entire validation lifecycle of computerised systems, from implementation to decommissioning.
  • Drawing up, implementing and maintaining validation documentation, such as validation plans, user requirements, risk analyses and test protocols.
  • Monitoring the validated status of systems by correctly tracking changes, periodic reviews and corrective actions within MasterControl.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable quality guidelines, regulations and data integrity principles.
  • Collaborating with IT, QESH, the various laboratories and external suppliers on the implementation, modification and validation of systems.
  • Supporting internal and external audits and assisting with the follow up of audit findings.
  • Drawing up user procedures and providing training to ensure systems are used correctly and in accordance with requirements.

To this end, you will work closely with colleagues from the QESH-team, IT, the various laboratories and external partners.

profile

  • A master’s or bachelor’s degree in a scientific, (bio)technical or IT discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • You have 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience in computer system validation within a GxP environment.
  • You are familiar with relevant quality guidelines and regulations, such as GAMP 5, ISO
    standards, data integrity and the applicable regulations for validated systems.
  • You work accurately and in a structured manner.
  • You are able to work independently and take responsibility for your projects.
  • You enjoy collaborating with different teams.
  • You communicate fluently in Dutch and English.
  • Experience with MasterControl and/or Testo is an advantage.

what do we offer you?

  • A varied role in which you help to ensure and build a smooth compliance process
  • Opportunities for personal growth and further development
  • An attractive salary package, tailored to your experience and expertise, supplemented by meal vouchers, hospitalisation and health insurance, a mobile phone allowance and a company car with a fuel/charging card
  • The option to work from home
  • A 40-hour working week with 12 days of compensatory time off
  • Flexible leave to ensure an optimal work-life balance
  • A corporate culture centred on collaboration, team spirit and fun, with after-work drinks and regular team events

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your CV and motivation letter to
jobs@poulpharm.com.