Validation SectionHead

Company Description Hochster Pharmaceutical Industries is a healthcare-focused company dedicated to improving patient well-being and expanding access to quality treatments. Founded in 1995, the company has grown from a small operation into a robust organization offering a wide range of safe and effective conventional and natural medicines. With 60 products currently on the market and many more in development, Hochster is committed to innovation and continuous improvement. The company’s mission is to make affordable, high-quality healthcare accessible to all, with a strong focus on serving its surrounding community.Role Description The Validation Section Head is a full-time, on-site role based in Badr City, responsible for leading and overseeing all validation activities within the facility. This role includes planning, coordinating, and executing validation protocols for equipment, processes, utilities, and computerized systems in alignment with regulatory and internal quality standards. The Validation Section Head will supervise the preparation and review of validation master plans, protocols, reports, and related documentation, ensuring compliance with cGMP and company procedures. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Production, and Engineering to manage validation projects, address deviations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support audits and inspections. The role also involves training and mentoring validation team members, driving continuous improvement in validation practices, and ensuring that all validated systems remain in a state of control throughout their lifecycle.Qualifications Strong expertise in Validation, including Process Validation and Computer System Validation, with a solid understanding of cGMP and regulatory expectations.Experience collaborating with Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions to ensure validated systems and processes meet quality standards.Proven ability to plan, execute, and document validation activities, including risk assessments, protocols, reports, and change control.Bachelor’s degree or higher in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.Demonstrated leadership skills, including team supervision, coaching, and performance management in a pharmaceutical or similar regulated environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience managing investigations, deviations, and CAPA related to validation.Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects and priorities.Familiarity with international regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH) and inspection readiness for validation-related topics.