Validation Engineer

Start:  ASAP (September 2026)

End:  September 2027 (initial 12-month contract, extension expected)

Location:

Boxmeer, Netherlands - Primarily on-site (max. 1 day/week remote)

Hours:

40 hours per week

Sector:  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Validation | Sterile Production

About the Role
A large international pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for an experienced  Senior Validation Engineer  to support a newly created project focused on the validation and optimization of filtration and sterilization processes within a sterile production environment.

The role will focus on investigating current filtration systems, supporting process improvements, and ensuring compliance with sterility and GMP requirements. This is a senior-level position requiring strong validation expertise and the ability to work independently within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead validation activities related to filtration and sterilization processes.

Investigate and optimize filtration systems used in sterile manufacturing.

Write and execute validation protocols, technical assessments and reports.

Support process changes and implementation activities.

Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and internal quality standards.

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.

Analyse validation data and provide technical recommendations.

Profile

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field.

Minimum 5-6 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry.

Proven experience writing validation protocols, statements and reports.

Strong knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical validation practices.

Good understanding of filtration processes and sterilization principles.

Knowledge of aqueous and oil-based formulations.

Able to work independently with limited supervision.

Fluent English required;
Dutch is a plus.

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