Cleaning Validation Lead (m/f)

(position based in Savski Marof)

Short Job Description / Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the development of cleaning strategies, cleaning process establishment, and cleaning validation for new processes and equipment in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of cleaning processes for existing manufacturing operations
• Lead, develop and manage a team of specialists, including goal setting, performance management, coaching and capability development
• Ensure effective resource planning, prioritisation, and workload distribution within the team
• Prepare registration documentation and collaborate with regulatory authorities
• Develop and implement training and development plans for team members
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with global and local stakeholders (Quality, Engineering, MS&T, Operations)
• Drive resolution of technical challenges and provide support during audits and regulatory inspections
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement in line with GMP and company standards

Qualifications:

• University Degree or 300 ECTS – Biotechnology, Food Technology, Natural Sciences, Chemical Engineering and Technology
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and GMP standards
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cleaning process development and cleaning validation in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in team leadership or coordination roles is an advantage
• Proficiency in Croatian and English
• IT literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Candidate Profile (Skills & Competencies):

• Accountability and excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead teams in a dynamic and highly regulated environment
• Proactive, adaptable and structured way of working
• Organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong collaboration mindset and knowledge-sharing orientation
• Knowledge of process engineering, biochemical engineering, protein biochemistry, protein purification, chemical technology is an advantage

What you get:

• Organized transport to and from the site 

• Work with modern automated systems  

• Strong education program  

• Christmas, Easter and holiday bonus  

• Affordable meals in an on-site cafeteria  

• Opportunities for career enhancement and development  

• Yearly pay increase and bonus based on performance 

• Further professional development in a supportive environment  

• Free health check-ups 

• Free psychotherapy and coaching sessions for employees and people close to them 

• Bravo employee recognition system  

• Free day in month of birth 

• Opportunity for working on projects with other Pfizer sites and locations  

• Free fruit and hot beverages on the site 

• Insurance from accident 24/7 

• Hybrid work arrangements

  
 

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.


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