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Job Description Position Title: Validation Manager Location: Ontario, Canada Employment Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts Vacancy Type: New Position Company Description Nanz Pharma is a globally recognized pharmaceutical company driven by innovation, excellence, and dedication to delivering value to our customers, partners, employees, and communities. Focused on becoming a global leader in hygiene and wellness products, we aim to improve lives by offering high-quality, affordable solutions. Guided by our values of trust, quality, and brilliance, we are committed to making a positive impact worldwide. Nanz Pharma is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request. Role Description The Validation Manager is responsible for strategically leading and managing all qualification and validation activities across equipment, facilities, utilities, computerized systems, cleaning processes, analytical methods, and manufacturing/packaging operations. This role ensures full compliance with cGMP and applicable global regulatory requirements while driving validation excellence, operational readiness, and continuous improvement. As a senior member of the Quality and Operations leadership team, the Validation Manager partners closely with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and IT to establish validation strategies, oversee execution, and ensure sustainable compliance across the organization. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage validation and qualification activities for: Equipment and manufacturing systems Facilities and utilities Computerized systems validation (CSV) Cleaning validation Analytical method validation Manufacturing and packaging process validation Develop, implement, and maintain Validation Master Plans (VMPs), policies, SOPs, and lifecycle validation strategies in alignment with regulatory requirements and company objectives. Define validation strategies and resource plans to support new product launches, technology transfers, process changes, and ongoing commercial operations. Review, approve, and provide oversight for IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and execution activities. Ensure timely completion, review, and approval of validation reports, risk assessments, deviation investigations, and associated documentation. Evaluate validation impact of changes to equipment, processes, systems, and facilities and lead validation-related change control activities. Ensure validation practices comply with cGMP, GDP, ALCOA+, and data integrity principles. Lead and track validation-related CAPAs, ensuring root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions. Build, lead, and mentor the validation team by providing technical guidance, training, performance feedback, and career development support. Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and efficiency across validation processes and documentation. Act as the primary validation subject matter expert during regulatory inspections, audits, and client assessments. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor of Science degree, college diploma, or equivalent education in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related discipline. 710 years of experience in pharmaceutical, NHP, cannabis, or other regulated manufacturing environments with extensive hands-on validation experience. 35 years of managerial or senior leadership experience within validation, quality, or technical operations. Strong working knowledge of Health Canada, FDA, and EMA regulatory requirements. Proven expertise in equipment qualification, process validation, cleaning validation, utility validation, and computerized system validation. Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ERP platforms, and electronic documentation systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and validation documentation systems. Note: Canadian work experience is not required. Equivalent international experience is accepted. Skills & Competencies Strong people leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to manage complex, multi-project validation portfolios in a regulated environment. High attention to detail with a strong quality and compliance mindset. Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven leadership style. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $65,000 $110,000 per year Additional benefits and programs will be discussed during the hiring process Hiring Process Nanz Pharma does not use AI in candidate screening or selection all hiring decisions are human-led. Interviewed candidates will be informed of hiring decisions within 45 days. Why Join Us Join a collaborative, global team driving the launch of new pharmaceutical products. Make an impact on operational excellence, patient health, and company growth in a dynamic, regulatory-compliant environment.