Cleaning Validation Lead (m/f)

Requirements

• 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.
• To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
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Additional Information

(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

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