Qualification Engineer

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Qualification Engineer to join our Haarlem Packaging Technical Operations Team. In this role, you will serve as an Equipment Qualification subject matter expert for the team. You will advise and lead the qualification packages for our new projects and re-qualification of existing packaging lines in the GMP area. You will lead seamless preparation, execution, and optimization of Validation Master Plans, Quality Assurance Plans, Commissioning & Qualification activities, and support equipment change control. For existing packaging and device assembly equipment, you will execute review assessments to ensure the qualified state. With your support, the team will deliver projects within agreed scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring traceability and compliance with internal and external policies.

In this role, you will function as an independent contributor while supporting global initiatives and site-specific projects and activities that are in scope of the Packaging Technical Operations team. You will be the sparring partner for Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Documentation Writers. You will be the advisor for the MDCP Engineer, Tech Transfer Lead, and Packaging Technical Operations team. As a partner and advisor, you will challenge the status quo to ensure effective commissioning and qualification of new and existing packaging processes. As the Qualification Engineer, you will be involved in the development and execution of technical and risk management documentation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, working with internal and external partners. This role will work closely with the Haarlem Packaging Operations Team, site Quality, and Operations teams.

Welcome to our team! 

The Customer-Centric Packaging Technical Operations team at the Haarlem site is responsible for driving technology transfer of new products into the site, execution of capital projects to design and qualify device assembly and packaging lines aligned with new product needs, supporting the packaging operations, and providing support with the design, development, and improvement of packaging components.

• Lead or advise on planning and execution of commissioning & qualification, change control, and collaborations with stakeholders.

• Facilitate qualification strategy meetings with team and stakeholders to define the commissioning and qualification scope, execution strategy, and project deliverables.

• Participate in local and global activities related to qualification standards, qualification topics, and subsequent activities.

• Support Pre-Approval Inspection activities for programs by proactively contributing to the preparation, execution, and reporting.

• Collaborate on validation strategies for MDCPs following regulatory guidelines.

• Maintain compliance with qualification documentation related to new and existing packaging equipment and device assembly.

• Demonstrate inclusive communication, solicit stakeholder feedback, and ensure decisions prioritize patient safety and customer needs.

• Ensure all activities comply with company safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.

• Required: BS degree or higher in Engineering or related field; preferred in Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commissioning and qualification of GMP processes in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience with GAMP 5 qualification model and/or V-model, lifecycle approach for system validation including the major milestones of planning, specification for testing, release and maintenance of qualified state.

• Proven commissioning and qualification leadership in life-science industry with GAMP qualification model and subsequent steps such as, GAMP Categories, Lifecycle approach, Risk Based Approach.

• Knowledge of deviation management, change control, validation, and equipment qualification.

• Experience implementing robust control strategies for manufacturing

• Proficient in project management, GMP & MDCP regulations, generating and maintenance of lifecycle documentation.

• Preferred: Experience in ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and supporting regulatory inspections.  Experience with autoinjectors, prefilled syringes, drug-delivery systems, and related components.

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect. 

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus. 

• 35,5 days of leave; 

• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates. 

• Solid Pension Plan; 

• Incentive Plan; 

• Travel allowance for commuting; 

• On-site sports facilities 

• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development