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Dsv Vacancies – Manager, Validation and Accreditation

Manager, Validation and Accreditation – Dsv Vacancies

About the Role

The Manager, Validation and Accreditation will lead and manage a team of validation professionals, ensuring all validation activities are executed efficiently and in compliance with industry standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational excellence across systems, equipment, facilities, and transport validation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a validation team of four staff members, ensuring high performance and compliance
• Oversee computer system validation, equipment validation, and warehouse and vehicle mapping
• Conduct risk analysis and effectiveness check reviews
• Manage and review CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) processes
• Maintain validation and calibration schedules in coordination with contractors
• Prepare and maintain validation documentation in line with 21 CFR Part 11, WHO, SAHPRA, and other regulatory requirements, including plans, protocols, and reports
• Ensure validation activities are completed on time and aligned with GWP standards and project milestones
• Participate in change control assessments and project meetings to safeguard compliance status
• Support corporate, regulatory, and internal audits
• Manage validation documentation and perform validation risk assessments
• Develop, review, and update departmental SOPs
• Collaborate with QA, Operations, Maintenance, and other teams to resolve audit findings and ensure continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements

• Matric qualification
• Tertiary qualification in Validation, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field (essential)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a validation environment, preferably within a GWP distribution setting
• Proven experience in equipment, IT systems, warehouse, and vehicle validation (RA, URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Strong knowledge of protocol development and report compilation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong analytical, mathematical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent report writing and data interpretation abilities
• Knowledge of industry best practices such as GAMP and ISPE is advantageous

Additional Skills and Advantages

• Advanced computer literacy
• Experience with Delta systems (advantageous)
• Completion of relevant validation courses is beneficial

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