Validation Coordinator

Are you ready for the next step in your career? As a technical specialist in the Life Science sector, you work on technologies that improve lives. You play a key role in the development and optimization of systems for drug production, medical devices and biotechnology, for example.

Your work is crucial to the success of these projects.

Responsibilities

• As a Validation Coordinator you are responsible for supporting the project lead in coordinating the project team to achieve the defined project deliverables in relation to validation.
• You compose and consolidate the overall validation project plan/report and clarify the validation strategy to the project team, management, and inspectors.
• You continuously follow up the predefined validation strategy, adjust and/or escalate when required, and provide a clear overview of status and potential impact on the project timeline.
• You coach project engineers on validation and quality systems and ensure adherence to good validation practices and high-quality deliverables.
• You facilitate and document quality system risk assessment activities.
• You provide structured input for management communication and reporting.
• You act as the interface between Engineering, Quality Projects, STS/LA, SMEs, and System Owners.
• You function as sub-team lead Validation within the project team charter.
• You support the project lead in coordinating the project team to achieve the defined project timeline.
• You compose, consolidate, and maintain the general project schedule to ensure full visibility of all milestones toward project completion.
• You continuously monitor the overall project schedule, inform the project team on progress, and proactively flag risks, conflicts, and interdependencies.
• You assist the project lead in defining planning risks and developing mitigation plans.
• You provide input for management communication and reporting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmacy).
• Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. 
• Knowledge of validation principles, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and relevant regulatory requirements. 
• Experience as an audit spokesperson is an advantage. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

At STAR, your career is our focus. We connect you with challenging projects, offer personal guidance and create opportunities with clients you are excited about.

Together we make sure you get the most out of your career.