For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a Validation Manager / Engineer for Cleaning and Sterilization Validation.

General Information:

• Start Date: 01.07.2026
• Latest possible start date: 01.09.2026
• Planned Employment Duration: 9 months with the possibility of extension
• Workplace: Basel
• Home Office: possible, 25 %
• Workload: 80-100%
• Team: Org-Team: 7 people, Project Team: > 20 people
• Department: Cleaning and Sterilization Validation (MMNGF)
• Working Hours: Standard

About the job:

Basel Drug Substance Manufacturing produces biotechnological "Large Molecule" APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) on different scales across two production buildings for both commercial and clinical supply.

The ideal candidate

Stands out as a flexible team player with a high sense of responsibility and a willingness to take ownership, and brings relevant experience in the validation field. Prerequisites include more than 5 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry within a production, development, or quality function, as well as over 3 years of experience in qualification and validation—specifically in sterilization and cleaning validation, and equipment qualification. Furthermore, strong verbal and written communication skills in both German and English are essential. Additional qualities include a friendly demeanor, good communication skills, a deep understanding of GMP, quality awareness, and technical/scientific know-how regarding cleaning and sterilization processes, including autoclaves.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

As a Validation Manager in the MSAT Cleaning & Sterilization Validation team, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Creation of qualification and validation documents in the area of cleaning and sterilization validation (plans, reports).
• Accompanying/supporting validation activities, particularly coordination within the interdisciplinary team and communication with stakeholders.
• Verification of equipment and ensuring release for production.
• Handling ownership / acting as author for Changes, Deviations, and CAPAs, as well as writing technical assessments for stakeholders.
• Support for regulatory documents / reporting procedures.
• Collaboration with partners from Site Engineering, Manufacturing Plants, and QA/QC departments.
• Working in an environment with strong team spirit, timely and effective communication, a sense of urgency, and high motivation to achieve operational goals.
• Representing qualification and validation topics during health authority inspections.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent advanced degree in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Biotechnology, or a similar discipline.
• Min. 5 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a production, development, or quality function.
• Min. 3 years of experience in qualification and validation, specifically sterilization and cleaning validation, and equipment qualification.
• You inspire others through your structured, solution-oriented, and independent way of working, as well as your analytical thinking.
• You are a quick learner, look forward to working in a team, and bring commitment and initiative.
• You possess strong verbal and written communication skills in both German and English.
• You have a confident, high-integrity, and competent demeanor, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• You take ownership and responsibility within your own area of accountability.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with autoclaves / steam sterilizers.
• Knowledge of IT systems (e.g., Veeva, eVAL).

Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!

Application Submission Deadline: 26.05.2026