Qualification‑Validation Engineer (Pharma)
đź“ŤWalloon Brabant, Belgium
Join Nalys and contribute to impactful engineering projects in the pharmaceutical industry!
At Nalys, we are passionate about engineering, life sciences, and the people who drive these industries forward. As a fast‑growing consultancy supporting leading pharmaceutical organizations, we offer our consultants the opportunity to grow, innovate, and make meaningful impact.
We are looking for a motivated Qualification‑Validation Engineer to support one of our long‑standing partners located near Brussels. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that equipment, systems, and processes meet the highest standards of compliance and performance within a regulated environment.
Introduction
As a Qualification‑Validation Engineer, you will be involved in the qualification and validation of laboratory and production equipment, utilities, and related systems. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help define validation strategies, prepare documentation, supervise execution, and support continuous improvement activities. This position offers a dynamic environment, strong technical exposure, and the chance to grow within complex pharmaceutical projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Participate in the planning, execution, and review of qualification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
* Draft and update validation documents such as URS, validation plans, test protocols, reports, and risk assessments
* Act as a point of contact for validation topics across functions (engineering, QA, QC, maintenance, production)
* Support commissioning activities for new or upgraded equipment and systems
* Ensure compliance with GMP standards, internal procedures, and industry guidelines
* Contribute to deviation, CAPA, and change control processes related to validation scope
* Maintain accurate documentation and ensure proper archiving of validation files
* Suggest improvements to enhance validation processes and operational efficiency.
Requirements
* You hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Industrial Sciences, or a related field
* You have a first experience (or strong internship background) in equipment qualification, validation, or quality/compliance within a pharmaceutical or biotech environment
* You have a good understanding of GMP, validation principles, and regulatory expectations
* With a strong analytical mindset, structured working style, and ability to prioritize
* And an excellent communication and teamwork abilities
* You are fluent in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.
Recruitment Process at Nalys
Our recruitment journey is designed to be smooth, transparent, and respectful of your time:
* Introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, to answer all of your HR questions and assess your expectations
* Technical discussion with one of our Technical Referents to a deeper technical talk
* A Last meeting with our Director Life Sciences BU, Jimmy Rousseaux.
How to Apply
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