Senior Validator (f/m/x)
Description
We are looking for a Senior Validator to join our team and lead lifecycle validation for a global Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform. In this role, you will ensure that functions supporting regulated GxP processes remain compliant, controlled, and ready for audits. You will collaborate with various teams, including Quality, IT, and Security, to translate regulatory requirements into effective controls and apply a consistent validation approach as the platform evolves. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute to an important project from anywhere in Poland or Ukraine. If you are passionate about maintaining compliance in a dynamic environment, this opportunity may be the right fit for you.
Your tasks
Defining and maintaining the validation strategy, intended use, scope, system boundaries, and lifecycle controls for the IAM platform supporting GxP processes
Planning, preparing, reviewing, and approving complete and traceable validation documentation, ensuring adequate evidence is available before release and during operation
Defining a testing approach based on risk and reviewing evidence for key IAM processes such as identity and account management, roles and access rights, and security controls
Assessing changes, software releases, and configuration changes for GxP impact, and defining the required validation and regression testing
Managing validation-related deviations and CAPAs in accordance with applicable procedures, including investigation support and verification of evidence before closure
Keeping the platform in a validated state through effective change management, periodic reviews, and supplier oversight
Clarifying responsibilities and data ownership across IAM and connected applications
Working with Quality, System, and Process Owners, and service providers to resolve risks and deliver compliant solutions
Representing IAM validation in audits and inspections, clearly explaining the validation scope, controls, risks, and evidence
Identifying compliance gaps and leading improvements to simplify or automate assurance activities
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in validation within regulated environments, specifically GxP processes
Deep expertise in GxP, GAMP 5, and EU GMP Annex 11 regulations
Strong understanding of FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and its implications for system validation
Practical experience in creating and maintaining validation documentation, including requirements, risk assessments, and validation reports
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Quality, IT, and Security
Advanced level of English
Nice-to-have requirements
Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions
Familiarity with automated validation tools
Intermediate level of Spanish