Cleaning Validation Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for a Cleaning Validation Specialist to take charge of and assist in cleaning validation procedures for manufacturing equipment and processes within a GMP-compliant setting. This position requires developing and implementing cleaning validation plans, critically assessing documentation, performing risk analyses, and assuring adherence to GMP, GDP, and data integrity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support cleaning validation and qualification processes across manufacturing equipment and protocols.
• Develop, evaluate, and execute cleaning validation protocols, strategies, and documentation reports.
• Facilitate technical discussions concerning cleaning methodologies, acceptance criteria, sampling approaches, and validation justifications.
• Review and assess cleaning procedures, methods, and equipment sanitation practices.
• Assist in risk evaluations related to product residue, cross-contamination risks, equipment design issues, and effectiveness of cleaning.
• Set or review limits for acceptance, worst-case product selections, residue thresholds, and location of sampling points.
• Collaborate closely with teams from Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, Engineering, and Quality Control.
• Ensure that documentation complies with GMP, GDP guidelines, data integrity protocols, and site-specific quality standards.
• Identify deficiencies in current cleaning validation procedures and propose practical enhancements.
• Provide support for audit preparedness and respond to queries concerning cleaning validation during inspections or internal reviews.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a comparable field.
• Demonstrate substantial experience in cleaning validation or qualification within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-controlled manufacturing contexts.
• Have in-depth knowledge of cleaning validation concepts, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Experienced in creating and reviewing cleaning validation protocols, reports, risk assessments, and related GMP documentation.
• Understand GMP manufacturing equipment, cleaning processes, and sampling techniques like swab and rinse sampling.
• Familiar with the cleaning validation lifecycle, revalidation tasks, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Preferred exposure to health-based exposure limits, MACO, PDE/ADE calculations, and worst-case product selections.
• Ability to work autonomously and supply technical expertise on cleaning validation topics.
• Experience in supporting audits, inspections, remediation activities, or as a Validation Lead or Subject Matter Expert is advantageous.
• Preferred familiarity with sterile manufacturing, biologics, vaccines, active pharmaceutical ingredients, or pharmaceutical production environments.
• Exhibit strong leadership capabilities, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in English communication, both written and spoken.

Company Offerings

• An international workplace embracing over 110 countries represented.
• A culture founded on trust with leadership development opportunities; 70% of leaders started at entry-level roles.
• Comprehensive training with internal academy and access to more than 250 training modules.
• Dynamic workplace environment with regular events such as social gatherings and team-building activities.
• Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, empowering employees to lead projects with meaningful environmental and social impact through structured programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, welcoming applicants of all genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, beliefs, ages, marital statuses, disabilities, or other characteristics.

About the Employer

The company is a global, independent technology consultancy serving more than 1,000 clients worldwide with over 7,600 employees across 60+ countries. The business specializes in Information Systems & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences, and Engineering sectors and fosters talent growth and professional development within a collaborative international community.

Recruitment Process

• Initial brief virtual or phone interview to understand candidate motivations and fit.
• Multiple in-depth interviews with the hiring manager and relevant team members covering experience, skills, job expectations, and company culture.
• Possible technical assessments, role plays, or problem-solving exercises depending on the role.
• Adaptable process tailored to individual candidates ensuring a positive recruitment experience throughout.