Validation Engineer
Date Posted: December 15, 2025
Job Description
The Validation Engineer (SME) leads the Qualification of Equipment, Facilities, and Utilities (E/F/U) systems for major projects in Singapore. In this role, you act as the primary technical authority for Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q), ensuring that all infrastructure meets the rigorous standards required for pharmaceutical manufacturing. You take ownership of the validation lifecycle from initial protocol generation through to final execution, navigating both Greenfield and Brownfield environments to ensure facility readiness and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for E/F/U C&Q, providing technical leadership on system boundaries and qualification strategies.
- Lead Protocol Lifecycle by coordinating, generating, reviewing, and executing IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols for critical systems.
- Manage Deviations & Investigations by leading root cause analysis and ensuring technical issues are resolved and closed on schedule.
- Uphold Regulatory Excellence by maintaining strict adherence to evolving global and local GMP regulations.
- Drive Project Milestones through proactive planning and cross-functional communication with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
- Execute Technical Validation tasks, potentially including SIP/Sterilization validation and leveraging digital tools like KNEAT.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
- 6 years of C&Q experience specifically within the Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences sectors.
- Proven experience in both Greenfield (Start-up) and Brownfield project environments.
- Deep knowledge of GMP standards and current regulatory requirements for equipment and utility validation.
- Ability to work as a self-managed, tenacious professional.
- Apply a methodical approach to managing deviations and complex technical investigations.
- Hands-on experience with SIP/Sterilization Validation (Kaye) or paperless validation systems such as KNEAT is a significant bonus.
If you are keen to grow your career with this job, apply with us and send us your resume now. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly.
Reference no.: 122-4948-2918-NW
Registration no.: 968446516E
