At Ambit, we are looking for an experienced Senior Validation Manager to join a strategic initiative within a leading general pharmaceutical company.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the validation of the Medicine Data Foundation (MDF), a next-generation data platform designed to enable data-driven decision-making across the Medicine domain. The first major use case supported by MDF will be the Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) initiative, making this a unique opportunity to contribute to the validation of modern data products in a highly regulated environment.

This role is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in Computer System Validation (CSV), strong knowledge of GxP regulations, and a background in validating complex data, analytics, or cloud-based platforms within the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities:

- Define and lead the validation strategy for the Medicine Data Foundation (MDF).
- Develop and maintain Validation Plans, Validation Assessments, Validation Reports, and associated validation documentation.
- Apply risk-based validation methodologies aligned with GxP requirements and industry best practices.
- Assess platform capabilities, controls, data flows, and validation scope/boundaries.
- Ensure end-to-end traceability between business requirements, system functionality, risk assessments, testing activities, and validation evidence.
- Support the validation needs of the RBQM initiative as the first strategic consumer of MDF data products.
- Collaborate closely with Quality, IT, Data & Analytics teams, Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Business stakeholders.
- Manage validation-related risks, deviations, CAPAs, and inspection readiness activities.
- Provide expert guidance on CSV, Data Integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to the creation of reusable validation frameworks, standards, and assets for future data platforms and data products.

Required Qualifications

Must-Have:

- 10+ years of experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology,



or regulated healthcare industry.
- Strong knowledge of GxP regulations, validation methodologies, and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience defining validation strategies for complex enterprise systems or platforms.
- Extensive experience leading validation activities throughout the full system lifecycle.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).

Nice-to-Have:

- Experience validating Data Platforms, Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, or Analytics solutions.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, or other modern cloud-based architectures.
- Familiarity with Data Products, Data Mesh, and enterprise data platform concepts.
- Experience supporting Clinical Development, Medicine, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, or R&D; data initiatives.
- Exposure to Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM), Central Monitoring, Clinical Data Analytics, or related disciplines.
- Experience with Veeva or other Life Sciences digital platforms.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a senior consultant who combines:

- Deep expertise in CSV and GxP validation.
- Strong understanding of modern data and analytics ecosystems.
- Experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to define scalable validation approaches.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Expected Deliverables

- Medicine Data Foundation Validation Strategy.
- Validation Plan and Risk Assessment.
- Traceability Framework.
- Validation Execution Oversight.
- Audit and Inspection Readiness Support.
- Reusable Validation Assets for future Data Products.
- Validation Support for RBQM implementation.

SCHEDULE ?

- 08h-17h from Monday to Friday (flexible)
- Hybrid

CONDITIONS ?

- Salary package based on your profile.
- Permanent contract
- Ticket restaurant included in-office hours.
- Flexible compensation plan (free of income tax) where we provide you with medical insurance, public transport ticket and childcare check.
- Discounts in gym network.
- Training catalogue.

Our goal is that you are well in every way!

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