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For one of our clients, an international pharmaceutical company, we are seeking a Qualification and Cleaning/Sterilization Validation Subject Matter Expert. General Information: Start date: 01.07.2026 End Date: 30.11.2027 Workplace: Schachen, Luzern Home office: No, 100% onsite Workload: 100% Working hours: Standard About the work: The Qualification and Cleaning/Sterilization Validation Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a role within the Technology Lifecycle Excellence (TLE) team. This function leads/supervises Qualification and Cleaning/Sterilization Validation projects. It is the responsibility of this function to implement new systems and processes to a state of permanent inspection readiness. The person ensures the success of the unit by maintaining a strategic focus and a high customer service level, fostering a high-performance organization, and effectively collaborating across the organization. The position ensures a culture of self-direction, empowerment, and accountability, while providing the support necessary to team members working in a widely cross-functional organization.
Job Responsibility
Lead/Supervision of site projects related to Qualification, CSV, Cleaning/Sterilization Validation
Lead coordination efforts with colleagues across the network to implement best practices and ensure site systems meet all quality and regulatory expectations
Responsible for the development / review / improvement of Qualification and CSV, Cleaning/Sterilization Validation Documentation: such as SOPs, qualification/validation documents, reports
Responsible for compliance deliverables and technical deliverables related to qualification and validation
Act as an SME and point of contact for Qualification and Cleaning/Sterilization Validation at the entire Site
Represent TLE at both local site meetings and cross functional global meetings
Represent Qualification and Cleaning/Sterilization Validation aspects during inspections
Provide direction, give guidance and implement procedures in agreement with TLE Lead
Responsible for the area’s implementation of process changes, and root cause investigation of deviations
Responsible for the evaluation of innovative equipment / technologies with respect to Qualification, CSV, Cleaning/Sterilization Validation, reviewing user requirements
Identify and harmonize practices across the site in relation to Qualification and Cleaning/Sterilization Validation – simplifying processing to ensure compliance, while decreasing implementation effort
Requirements
University degree preferable in Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology
Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical environment with minimum 2 years of experience in computer system validation, equipment qualification and cleaning validation
Excellent know-how of current GMP regulations and industrial standards
Extensive experience in Auditing and Compliance within the pharmaceutical industry
Change and Deviation Management experience
Strong Project Management skills: organizes work efforts by prioritizing tasks, using resources optimally, establishing appropriate deadlines, and ensuring on-time delivery. Can define and lead projects to support improvement, implementation or remediation
Strong communication skills: Plans and delivers ideas and information to others in a clear and impactful manner