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Senior Validation Manager

Hybrid in Sant Cugat del Vallès·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

Ambit Iberia

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Our summary

Hours
Monday to Friday
Work mode
Hybrid, Sant Cugat del Vallès
English
Required
Experience
10+ years
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated healthcare industry.

  • Strong knowledge of GxP regulations, validation methodologies, and compliance requirements.

  • Proven experience defining validation strategies for complex enterprise systems or platforms.

  • Extensive experience leading validation activities throughout the full system lifecycle.

  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

  • Fluent English (written and spoken).

Nice to have

  • Experience validating Data Platforms, Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, or Analytics solutions.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, or other modern cloud-based architectures.

  • Familiarity with Data Products, Data Mesh, and enterprise data platform concepts.

  • Experience supporting Clinical Development, Medicine, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, or R&D data initiatives.

  • Exposure to Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM), Central Monitoring, Clinical Data Analytics, or related disciplines.

  • Experience with Veeva or other Life Sciences digital platforms.

The role

At Ambit, we are looking for an experienced Senior Validation Manager to join a strategic initiative within a leading global pharmaceutical company.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the validation of the Medicine Data Foundation (MDF), a next-generation data platform designed to enable data-driven decision-making across the Medicine domain. The first major use case supported by MDF will be the Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) initiative, making this a unique opportunity to contribute to the validation of modern data products in a highly regulated environment.

This role is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in Computer System Validation (CSV), strong knowledge of GxP regulations, and a background in validating complex data, analytics, or cloud-based platforms within the pharmaceutical industry.

What you'll do

  • Define and lead the validation strategy for the Medicine Data Foundation (MDF).

  • Develop and maintain Validation Plans, Validation Assessments, Validation Reports, and associated validation documentation.

  • Apply risk-based validation methodologies aligned with GxP requirements and industry best practices.

  • Assess platform capabilities, controls, data flows, and validation scope/boundaries.

  • Ensure end-to-end traceability between business requirements, system functionality, risk assessments, testing activities, and validation evidence.

  • Support the validation needs of the RBQM initiative as the first strategic consumer of MDF data products.

  • Collaborate closely with Quality, IT, Data & Analytics teams, Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Business stakeholders.

  • Manage validation-related risks, deviations, CAPAs, and inspection readiness activities.

  • Provide expert guidance on CSV, Data Integrity, and regulatory compliance.

  • Contribute to the creation of reusable validation frameworks, standards, and assets for future data platforms and data products.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a senior consultant who combines:

  • Deep expertise in CSV and GxP validation.

  • Strong understanding of modern data and analytics ecosystems.

  • Experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.

  • Strategic mindset with the ability to define scalable validation approaches.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Expected Deliverables

  • Medicine Data Foundation Validation Strategy.

  • Validation Plan and Risk Assessment.

  • Traceability Framework.

  • Validation Execution Oversight.

  • Audit and Inspection Readiness Support.

  • Reusable Validation Assets for future Data Products.

  • Validation Support for RBQM implementation.

SCHEDULE 🕘:

  • 08h-17h from Monday to Friday (flexible)

  • Hybrid

CONDITIONS 🌱:

  • Salary package based on your profile.

  • Permanent contract

  • Ticket restaurant included in-office hours.

  • Flexible compensation plan (free of income tax) where we provide you with medical insurance, public transport ticket and childcare check.

  • Discounts in gym network.

  • Training catalogue.

Our goal is that you are well in every way!

About Ambit Iberia

Ambit Iberia is a specialized consultancy providing IT and engineering services to the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, with a strong focus on regulated environments. The company supports clients with digital transformation, data integrity, and compliance-driven projects, offering services such as system validation, MES engineering, cybersecurity, and cloud-based software development. Operating primarily in Spain and Portugal, Ambit Iberia positions itself as a niche partner for pharma companies seeking technical expertise in highly regulated settings.

With its main office in Barcelona, Ambit Iberia serves as the Spanish arm of a broader international group, delivering projects across Europe. The company's work culture emphasizes technical excellence and regulatory compliance, making it an attractive option for international professionals with backgrounds in pharma IT, validation, and engineering. Many roles are offered as fully remote or hybrid, allowing flexibility for candidates based in Spain or Portugal, and the company actively seeks talent with experience in GxP environments and modern cloud technologies.

Industry
Health
Employees
160
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Ambit Iberia offers fully remote positions for some roles, allowing flexibility for international professionals based in Spain or Portugal.
  • The company specializes in the pharmaceutical sector, providing opportunities to work on regulated systems and compliance-driven projects.
  • Barcelona, where Ambit Iberia is based, is a major European hub for life sciences and technology, offering a vibrant professional community.
  • Roles often require expertise in GxP, MES, and cloud technologies, making it a good fit for specialists in pharma IT and engineering.
  • The company's international group structure may offer opportunities for cross-border collaboration and career growth.
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