Validation and qualification specialists are responsible for the preparation of qualification plans and reports as well as for the support with and execution of qualification and validation measures within companies. Furthermore, they are involved in the internal coordination and communication with different specialist departments and conduct trainings.
Validation and qualification specialists require an academic degree in a scientific field or a field related to industrial engineering or a vocational qualification as a (master) technician. As mainly pharmaceutical companies rely on them, validation and qualification specialists holding a master’s degree in a pharmaceutical field of study or a similar science have particularly good prospects on the labour market. Get in touch with your personal contact person at Hays and find out more about working as a validation and qualification specialist!
The key task of validation and qualification specialists is to qualify and validate corporate plants, devices, processes and systems. They are responsible for the execution of risk analyses regarding new production processes, the preparation of qualification plans, the review of qualification and validation documents, the documentation of processes and the evaluation of results.
Validation and qualification specialists closely cooperate with different company units and usually communicate with the areas responsible for technology, quality assurance and production on a regular basis. Furthermore, they are involved in the support and training of both employees and customers.
Validation and qualification specialists should have very good knowledge of the relevant topics of the company unit they work in; this range of topics usually includes pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical engineering as well as GMP. Besides, they should possess very good Office and English skills.
Validation and qualification specialists also require certain soft skills, such as a targeted way of working, strong communication skills and team spirit.
On average, validation and qualification specialists have an annual salary of approximately EUR 58,600. With increasing experience, they may earn between EUR 65,000 and EUR 94,000 per year.
