Job Description
The Validation Specialist provides expertise for the implementation, modification, and decommissioning of regulated laboratory equipment and computerized laboratory systems, including complex Excel spreadsheets. The role ensures full compliance with internal procedures and industry best practices (21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, NIST, GCLP, GLP, etc.). The incumbent evaluates, plans, and coordinates project resources, analyzes user needs, and oversees the documentation, testing, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and computerized systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multiple validation projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (laboratory teams, QA, IT, scientists, vendors).
Write, review, and approve validation deliverables, including validation plans and reports, user requirements, functional specifications, risk assessments, design specifications, test scripts, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports, and any other required documentation.
Ensure the rigorous execution of qualification activities in alignment with company priorities and internal procedures.
Oversee the full lifecycle management of laboratory equipment and software, including implementation, maintenance, periodic review, and decommissioning.
Administer access to regulated systems and train laboratory personnel on their proper use in accordance with established procedures.
Provide expert support for laboratory equipment, computerized systems, and complex Excel spreadsheets, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues and implementing solutions in collaboration with scientists and vendors.
Administer the facility’s environmental monitoring system.
Mentor, train, and support junior validation specialists and contribute to the development of best practices within the team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Sciences, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the validation of systems or laboratory equipment in a regulated environment.
You will be required to work directly with IQVIA departments, teams, support functions and stakeholders located across Canada and around the world therefore, a functional knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is necessary to perform the duties of this position.
What We Offer
We place our employees at the heart of everything we do and are committed to providing them and their families with benefits that meet their diverse and evolving needs. We invest in integrated wellness programs and resources to support their physical, mental, emotional, financial, and social well-being, helping them thrive at home and at work throughout every stage of their wellness journey.
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If you’re ready to reach your full potential, join the IQVIA Labs team and help make the extraordinary possible!
IQVIA est un fournisseur mondial de premier plan de services de recherche clinique, d'informations commerciales et de renseignements sur les soins de santé pour les secteurs des sciences de la vie et de la santé. IQVIA se consacre à accélérer le développement et la commercialisation de traitements médicaux innovants pour aider à améliorer les résultats des patients et la santé de la population dans le monde entier. Pour en savoir plus, visitez
IQVIA est fière d’être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité de genre, l’origine nationale, le handicap, l’âge, l’état matrimonial ou tout autre statut protégé par la loi applicable. Des mesures d’adaptation pour les candidats handicapés sont disponibles sur demande dans tous les aspects du processus de recrutement. Si vous avez un handicap qui nécessite une mesure d’adaptation, nous vous encourageons à contacter notre équipe d’acquisition de talents au , afin qu’IQVIA puisse soutenir votre participation au processus de recrutement.
IQVIA s’engage à faire preuve d’intégrité dans son processus de recrutement et applique une politique de tolérance zéro en matière de fraude des candidats. Toutes les informations et toutes les qualifications soumises dans votre candidature doivent être véridiques et complètes. Toute fausse déclaration, présentation trompeuse ou omission importante au cours du processus de recrutement entraînera la disqualification immédiate de votre candidature, ou la cessation d’emploi si elle est découverte ultérieurement, conformément aux lois applicables. Nous apprécions votre honnêteté et votre professionnalisme.
Veuillez noter qu'il est possible que nous utilisions l'intelligence artificielle (IA) dans le traitement de votre candidature. Cependant, nous utilisons l'IA uniquement pour aider notre équipe de recrutement à sélectionner ou à évaluer les candidatures, et non pas pour remplacer la prise des décisions par les membres de notre équipe.
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IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition Team at: , so that IQVIA can support your participation in the recruitment process.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) in the processing of your application. However, we only use AI to assist our recruitment team with the screening or assessment of candidacies, and not as a substitute for human decision-making.
La fourchette salariale de base potentielle pour ce poste, annualisée, est de $93,200.00 - $155,300.00. Le salaire de base réel offert peut varier selon plusieurs facteurs, notamment les qualifications liées à l’emploi telles que les connaissances, les compétences, la formation et l’expérience; l’emplacement; et/ou l’horaire (temps plein ou temps partiel). Selon le poste offert, des régimes d’incitation, des primes et/ou d’autres formes de rémunération peuvent être proposés, en plus d’une gamme d’avantages sociaux liés à la santé, au bien-être et/ou d’autres bénéfices.The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $93,200.00 - $155,300.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and wellness and/or other benefits.