Gmt - Validation Specialist

locations- Louvain-la-Neuve- time type- Full time- posted on- Posted Today- job requisition id- JR00014949- Zoetis est le leader mondial de la santé animale, voué à accompagner ses clients et leurs entreprises. S'appuyant sur plus de 70 ans d'expérience en santé animale, Zoetis découvre, développe, fabrique et commercialise des vaccins et des médicaments vétérinaires, complétés par des produits de diagnostic et des tests génétiques, ainsi que par une gamme de services. Zoetis est au service des vétérinaires, des éleveurs d’animaux de rente et de ceux qui élèvent et prennent soin des animaux de compagnie et de rente, avec la vente de ses produits dans plus de 100 pays.
- Zoetis compte environ 11000 collègues qui soutiennent nos activités dans les domaines des ventes, de la recherche et du développement, de la fabrication et de diverses fonctions mondiales. Lorsque vous rejoindrez Zoetis, vous aurez l’opportunité d’apprendre, de développer vos compétences et d’enrichir votre carrière de nombreuses manières : formation sur le terrain, travail sur des projets ambitieux ou simple apprentissage entre pairs et managers. Nous bâtissons notre prochaine génération de leaders en investissant dans le développement de nos collègues.
- Role Description

As a Specialist in Qualification & Validation processes, he/she ensures appropriate Risk Based approach to define Qualification/Validation strategy of a wide range of equipment/installations/systems and processes (Cleaning, Manufacturing, Sterilization, Aseptic process simulation,). He/she will also support other activities, related to current operations (e.g. participating in regulatory audit/inspection, defining strategy to maintain Qualification/Validation status of new equipment/installations/systems installed, etc.).
- This individual will work in close collaboration with other groups as Engineering, Project Management, Quality Assurance & Quality Control, Production and Suppliers to lead Qualification & Validation activities and bring expertise to the Validation department.
- The Validation Specialist must be a committed team player and collaborator.
- Key Responsibilities
- Support the production in problem solving session related to equipment performance qualification and cleaning & process validation activities.
- Qualifications
- Education and experience :_
- University degree in appropriate discipline (i.e. pharmacy, biology, microbiology, engineering or other scientific discipline). Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. Previous experience in a validation role (Qualification, Process and/or Cleaning) is an asset.
- Technical skills and competencies:_
- Good knowledge and competencies in:

- Commissioning & Qualification of equipment/system/installation.
- Aseptic practices.
- The newest trends in- Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products- validation approach.
- Practical and effective knowledge of pharmaceutical environment. Knowledge of EU GMP, cGMP compliance in accordance with FDA regulations. Ability to plan and coordinate different activities. Ability to train and motivate operators or colleagues for sampling & validation activities. Good technical English knowledge (read & written). Experience in change management / quality culture is an asset. Fluency in French and English essential
- Soft skills:_
- Strong integrity and motivation. Volunteer to go on the shopfloor. Excellent writing skills. Quality-oriented and rigorous mind with a high level of flexibility. Pragmatism hands on / capable to take decision independently. Strong organizational and communication skills. Strong commitment to product quality, customer service, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Notre offre:

- Vous ferez partie de notre équipe GMT locale dynamique.
- Vous ferez partie d'un environnement de travail international avec de la place pour l’ownership et le développement personnel.
- Nous offrons un excellent package de rémunération.

Full time