**Test Manager & Validation Lead****Location: Krakow, Poland, 4 days onsite from 2027**
We are looking for an experienced Test Manager & Validation Lead to take ownership of validation activities across our serialization and wider IT landscape.
You will be responsible for ensuring our GxP systems are appropriately validated and remain in a validated state throughout their lifecycle. This is a hands-on role covering validation strategy, documentation, testing and close collaboration with IT, Quality, Compliance and business teams.
**Key Responsibilities*** Define and manage end-to-end validation strategies and plans.* Prepare and maintain validation documentation, including risk assessments, validation plans, functional and technical specification, test protocols, test execution reports and final validation reports.* Coordinate and participate in test execution and review.* Manage deviations, non-conformities and follow-up actions.* Ensure systems remain in a validated state following changes and updates.* Work closely with IT Compliance, Quality, business teams and technical colleagues.* Support functional test scenarios and ensure appropriate test data is available.* Provide validation expertise throughout implementation and operational activities.
**Ideally you will have*** Strong expertise in GxP and Computerized System Validation.* Hands-on experience preparing and managing validation documentation.* Experience managing the full validation lifecycle for computerized systems.* Strong understanding of testing, risk assessments, deviations and validation controls.* Experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences or another highly regulated environment.* Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation.* Able to manage validation activities independently from start to finish.* Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.* Experience with serialization or traceability systems would be beneficial.
**What we offer in return**We offer a competitive reward package, alongside benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing and development, including:* Private healthcare and life insurance* Pension plan* Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to fitness support* Annual leave and additional employee benefits* Learning and development opportunities* An international, collaborative environment where you are trusted to take ownership and make an impact
**Why Join Us?**You’ll be joining a global dermatology leader with premium brands trusted worldwide and a team culture built on collaboration, accountability and care.
We believe diverse perspectives help us deliver better outcomes for our customers, patients and consumers**. At Galderma, our people make a difference,** and we want every team member to feel supported to thrive and do their best work.
**Ready to make an impact?**Apply now and join us in shaping the future of dermatology.
Test Manager & Validation Lead in Kraków – pracodawca: Galderma S.A.
Galderma to doskonały pracodawca, który stawia na różnorodność i włączenie, oferując pracownikom możliwość rozwoju kariery w dynamicznym środowisku. Pracując w nowym centrum IT w Krakowie, będziesz mieć szansę na realny wpływ na procesy biznesowe oraz korzystać z elastycznej kultury pracy, która sprzyja innowacyjności i współpracy. Oferujemy konkurencyjny pakiet wynagrodzeń oraz dodatkowe benefity, co czyni nas atrakcyjnym miejscem pracy dla osób poszukujących znaczącego i satysfakcjonującego zatrudnienia.
