Position: Quality Assurance Technician – Validations (Process and Cleaning Validation)
Location: Greater Madrid area
Sector: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Type: Full-time, permanent
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to take a leading role in process and cleaning validation activities at a well-established pharmaceutical production site. This is a key quality role supporting both sterile and non-sterile product lines, offering strong long-term career potential.
You’ll act as a technical reference within the Validation team, planning and executing validation protocols in compliance with GMP standards, working cross-functionally with Production, Quality Control, and Engineering teams, and supporting inspections and improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute Validation Master Plans for process and cleaning validation
Prepare validation protocols, reports, and supporting documentation
Ensure validation activities meet GMP standards and internal quality policies
Work closely with Production, QC, and Projects teams to implement validation strategy
Perform risk assessments, contribute to CAPAs and change controls
Support site audits and inspections (internal, client, and regulatory)
Contribute to quality system improvement and revalidation of ISO certifications
What You’ll Need
Degree in Pharmacy or Life Sciences
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical validation (ideally with sterile products)
Strong understanding of GMP requirements
Experience with systems like TrackWise, SAP, or similar QMS tools
High level of English (spoken and written)
Excellent attention to detail, technical writing skills, and ability to work cross-functionally