Cleaning Validation Coordinator - 12 month contract

Job summary

The Cleaning Validation Coordinator will execute and report on cleaning validation studies while ensuring compliance with cGMP and global regulatory standards. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage equipment sampling, data analysis, and documentation for validation activities.

Job details

We Are Teva We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together. Our Team, Your Impact Cleaning Validation Specialist\ 12 month contract Stouffville, Ontario We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cleaning Validation Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support and execute cleaning validation activities to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements and global regulatory standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Operations, Engineering, and MS&T, to maintain validated cleaning processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. How You’ll Spend Your Day Assist in the preparation, execution, and reporting of cleaning validation studies. Coordinate and perform equipment swabbing and rinse sampling activities. Collect, review, and organize cleaning validation data. Evaluate cleaning validation results against established acceptance criteria. Support periodic reviews of the cleaning validation program. Prepare and revise validation protocols, reports, risk assessments, and related documentation. Ensure validation documentation complies with GMP requirements, company procedures, and applicable regulatory standards. Support investigations related to cleaning validation deviations, excursions, and out-of-trend results. Maintain validation records and ensure all documentation remains audit and inspection ready. Coordinate validation activities with QA, QC, Operations, Engineering, and MS&T teams. Schedule and manage cleaning validation activities to align with manufacturing operations. Participate in risk assessments, including FMEA, gap assessments, and other quality risk management activities. Support the identification of worst-case products, equipment trains, and sampling locations. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to cleaning procedures and validation practices. Trend validation data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for process enhancement. Ensure compliance with cGMP, Health Canada, FDA, EMA, and internal quality system requirements. Participate in investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and regulatory inspection support activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Your Skills And Experience Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related discipline. 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing industry. Knowledge of cleaning validation principles, GMP regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes is preferred. Understanding of Canadian, U.S., and European regulatory requirements, including GMP/GLP requirements, WHMIS, and workplace safety standards. Experience with validation documentation, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls is considered an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and quality systems such as LIMS, Veeva, TrackWise, and Knowledge Tree. Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel occasionally to other Teva sites as required. A strong commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. An analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail. The ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with diverse teams. A passion for maintaining high standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing and validation processes. How We’ll Take Care Of You At Teva Canada we provide a rewarding and collaborative work experience, with career growth and development opportunities for employees, in a safe and caring environment! The typical hiring range for this position is $67,280-$84,100. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, this role may qualify for an annual bonus based on employment type. Certain positions may also be eligible for a sales commission structure as part of the overall compensation package. Beyond base pay, Teva also offers a comprehensive suite of wellness and benefits programs tailored to role and employment type, that continue to rank among the best in our industry! Our competitive offerings are designed to provide flexibility, security, and meaningful choices, empowering employees to thrive both personally and professionally throughout their journey with us. As part of our commitment to well-being, employees may have access to: Teva Canada’s choices Benefit Plan including Health, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program & Virtual Health Programs Retirement Savings Programs Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Time for yourself or those you care about, through paid time for Vacation, Wellness days, Care/Sick days, Teva Days and Volunteer Days Education Assistance Program Recognition programs such as Employee Service Awards Employee Discounts And much more! More exciting details on the specific total rewards offerings to be provided at the offer stage depending on the position and employment type hiring for. This position will fill a current vacancy and Teva Canada may use an artificial intelligence (AI) system to assist with the initial screening and evaluation of job applications by analyzing for relevant skills, professional experience, and education, that best match the posted job qualifications. It is important to note that all final decisions in this process are made by a member of the hiring team. Already Working @Teva? Make sure to apply through our internal career site on Twist—your one-stop shop for career development Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

What you’ll do

The Cleaning Validation Coordinator will execute and report on cleaning validation studies while ensuring compliance with cGMP and global regulatory standards. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage equipment sampling, data analysis, and documentation for validation activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Pharmacy with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Proficiency in validation documentation, quality systems, and knowledge of GMP regulations is required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Virtual Health Programs • Retirement Savings Programs • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Paid Vacation • Wellness Days • Care/Sick Days • Teva Days • Volunteer Days • Education Assistance Program • Employee Discounts

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cleaning Validation
• cGMP
• Regulatory Compliance
• Equipment Swabbing
• Rinse Sampling
• Validation Protocols
• Risk Assessment
• FMEA
• Quality Assurance
• Data Trending
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Documentation Management
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Analytical Skills

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Engineering