Cleaning Validation Lead (m/f)

Pfizer

Zagreb, Croatia

Job posting number: #7365539 (Ref:4958961)

Posted: June 3, 2026

Job Description

(position based in Savski Marof)

Short Job Description / Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate the development of cleaning strategies, cleaning process establishment, and cleaning validation for new processes and equipment in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Drive continuous improvement and optimization of cleaning processes for existing manufacturing operations
  • Lead, develop and manage a team of specialists, including goal setting, performance management, coaching and capability development
  • Ensure effective resource planning, prioritisation, and workload distribution within the team
  • Prepare registration documentation and collaborate with regulatory authorities
  • Develop and implement training and development plans for team members
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration with global and local stakeholders (Quality, Engineering, MS&T, Operations)
  • Drive resolution of technical challenges and provide support during audits and regulatory inspections
  • Promote a culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement in line with GMP and company standards

Qualifications:

  • University Degree or 300 ECTS – Biotechnology, Food Technology, Natural Sciences, Chemical Engineering and Technology
  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and GMP standards
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in cleaning process development and cleaning validation in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience in team leadership or coordination roles is an advantage
  • Proficiency in Croatian and English
  • IT literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Candidate Profile (Skills & Competencies):

  • Accountability and excellent communication skills
  • Ability to lead teams in a dynamic and highly regulated environment
  • Proactive, adaptable and structured way of working
  • Organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Strong collaboration mindset and knowledge-sharing orientation
  • Knowledge of process engineering, biochemical engineering, protein biochemistry, protein purification, chemical technology is an advantage

What you get:

  • Organized transport to and from the site

  • Work with modern automated systems

  • Strong education program

  • Christmas, Easter and holiday bonus

  • Affordable meals in an on-site cafeteria

  • Opportunities for career enhancement and development

  • Yearly pay increase and bonus based on performance

  • Further professional development in a supportive environment

  • Free health check-ups

  • Free psychotherapy and coaching sessions for employees and people close to them

  • Bravo employee recognition system

  • Free day in month of birth

  • Opportunity for working on projects with other Pfizer sites and locations

  • Free fruit and hot beverages on the site

  • Insurance from accident 24/7

  • Hybrid work arrangements


Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.


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Job posting number:#7365539 (Ref:4958961)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Pfizer
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