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Validation Engineer IT
Prothya Biosolutions Netherlands B.V.
What you'll do
1. Validation Execution & Compliance
Execute risk-based CSV/CSA activities for GxP-relevant systems and projects in accordance with established validation frameworks, standards, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with GxP, Data Integrity, EU GMP Annex 11, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and company procedures.
Support audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
2. System & Project Validation
Support validation activities for system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives.
Review requirements, specifications, configurations, and system documentation from a validation perspective.
Execute testing activities and support defect management and resolution.
Support validation activities for both IT and OT systems where applicable.
3. Validation Documentation & Lifecycle Management
Prepare and maintain validation deliverables, including Validation Plans, Risk Assessments, Traceability Matrices, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, test scripts, and Validation Summary Reports.
Ensure validation documentation remains complete, accurate, traceable, and inspection-ready.
4. Quality & Risk Management
Support impact assessments and risk assessments.
Participate in change control, deviation, CAPA, and incident management activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes and practices.
5. Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration
Work closely with Quality, IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business teams.
Coordinate validation activities with vendors and implementation partners.
Collaborate with Validation Managers, Lead CSV representatives, and project teams to ensure alignment with validation, compliance, and governance requirements.
What you'll bring
Computer System Validation (CSV) and Computer Software Assurance (CSA).
GxP and Data Integrity compliance.
Validation documentation and testing.
Risk assessment and problem solving.
Audit readiness and compliance awareness.
Technical writing and documentation.
Professional/ Educational Background
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Validation, GAMP, CSV, CSA, or Quality-related certifications are advantageous.
>5 years of relevant experience in Computer System Validation, Compliance, Quality Systems, or Validation Engineering.
Functional/ Industry Experience
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or GMP manufacturing environments preferred.
Knowledge of GAMP 5, CSA principles, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11, and Data Integrity requirements.
Experience with ERP, MES, LIMS, QMS, workflow platforms, or similar regulated systems.
Exposure to IT and/or OT validation activities is advantageous.
Relevant Skills & Experience
Experience supporting CSV and CSA activities in regulated environments.
Experience validating enterprise applications, manufacturing systems, or system integrations.
Understanding of validation lifecycle management, risk assessment, change control, and compliance practices.
Experience preparing validation documentation and executing qualification or testing activities.
Other Requirements
Ability to work effectively across Quality, IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business functions.
Strong attention to detail, documentation quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Ability to work in international and cross-functional project teams.
Why This Role
Contribute to strategic digital transformation initiatives.
Gain exposure to IT, OT, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing systems.
Play a key role in ensuring compliant implementation of digital technologies.
What's on offer
Full-time employment (40h) with flexible working hours in consultation. Working part-time can be discussed.
Salary between€ 4.702,26 and € 6.759,41 gross per month (based on full-time employment).
8.33% holiday allowance and a 13th month.
30 holiday days (based on fte).
A personal training budget of €2,100 every three years to foster professional growth and development.
Contribution to travel expenses from the first kilometer.
Excellent accessibility by public transport and private parking available.
A pension plan with Zorg & Welzijn, providing security for your future.