About this role
Would you like to play a key role within a GMP-regulated environment where quality, compliance, and validation are at the heart of every process? Do you have extensive experience with qualification and validation projects and thrive in an environment where accuracy and quality make the difference? Then this position as QA Validation Specialist in Maastricht could be the next step in your career. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, approving, and overseeing validation and qualification activities within an international pharmaceutical and life sciences organization. You will work closely with colleagues from QA, Engineering, Production, and Technical Services and make a direct contribution to ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. For professionals with the right experience, this position offers a challenging environment with significant responsibility and impact. As a QA Validation Specialist, you ensure that equipment, facilities, utilities, and processes comply with GMP guidelines, internal procedures, and applicable regulations. Your responsibilities include: - Reviewing and approving validation and qualification documentation (DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ) - Assessing and approving User Requirement Specifications (URS) - Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining validation and qualification plans - Performing and evaluating risk assessments for equipment, facilities, and utilities - Approving FAT, SAT, commissioning, and validation reports - Ensuring full traceability throughout validation projects - Managing and reviewing lifecycle documentation for equipment and installations - Conducting periodic reviews of validated GxP systems, equipment, and utilities - Performing impact assessments for changes to equipment, facilities, and processes - Supporting production and technical departments with validation activities - Managing deviations, change controls, and CAPA processes - Ensuring compliance with GMP, GxP, G