Validation Leader

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Are you early in your career and interested in developing your expertise in validation, technology, and regulated manufacturing? This could be an opportunity to take the next step while learning from experienced colleagues in an international environment.
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Validation Leader and become part of a team developing and manufacturing advanced blood test systems used to support the diagnosis and monitoring of allergy, asthma, and autoimmune diseases.
Based at our Uppsala site, you will gain broad exposure to validation activities, laboratory work, equipment, and manufacturing processes while contributing to both local and global initiatives.
How will you make an impact?
We are looking for a Validation Leader to join our global function. As a Validation Leader, you will contribute to developing and improving our manufacturing processes, helping ensure high standards of quality, capacity, and efficiency.
You will lead and coordinate validation activities related to new investments and production changes, working closely with colleagues across functions and sites to ensure that equipment, systems, and processes meet defined requirements and are ready for production.
What will you do?
Lead validation activities for new investments and production updates at our Uppsala site and support validation activities at other sites within the division
Develop validation plans and strategies, test protocols, and related documentation
Coordinate validation, qualification, and commissioning activities through to release of processes and equipment
Participate in the development of User Requirement Specifications (URS), risk assessments, and periodic reviews
Lead validation activities in qualification of equipment, systems, embedded software, facilities, utilities, test methods, and/or cleaning processes
Perform laboratory analyses and participate in practical laboratory activities as part of validation work
Take responsibility for relevant laboratory equipment, including supporting its qualification and ongoing use
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to the development and harmonization of validation processes across our global sites
What will you need?
University degree in a relevant technical or scientific field
At least 2–3 years of experience within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
Experience with leading or contributing in validation activities
A structured and independent way of working, combined with the ability to coordinate and lead others
Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken
Experience with statistical tools, cleaning validation, computerized system validation, or GAMP 5 is considered an advantage. Knowledge of German is also a plus.
Interested?
If you are excited about combining validation expertise with hands-on work and cross-functional collaboration in an international environment, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today through our careers site and join us in enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.