Cleaning Validation Lead (m/f)

(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 manufacturingDrive continuous improvement and optimization of cleaning processes for existing manufacturing operationsLead, develop and manage a team of specialists, including goal setting, performance management, coaching and capability developmentEnsure effective resource planning, prioritisation, and workload distribution within the teamPrepare registration documentation and collaborate with regulatory authoritiesDevelop and implement training and development plans for team membersFoster 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 inspectionsPromote a culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement in line with GMP and company standardsQualifications:University Degree or 300 ECTS – Biotechnology, Food Technology, Natural Sciences, Chemical Engineering and TechnologyWorking knowledge of regulatory requirements and GMP standardsMinimum 3 years of experience in cleaning process development and cleaning validation in the pharmaceutical industryExperience in team leadership or coordination roles is an advantageProficiency in Croatian and EnglishIT literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Candidate Profile (Skills & Competencies):Accountability and excellent communication skillsAbility to lead teams in a dynamic and highly regulated environmentProactive, adaptable and structured way of workingOrganisational, planning and prioritisation skillsProblem-solving and analytical thinkingStrong collaboration mindset and knowledge-sharing orientationKnowledge of process engineering, biochemical engineering, protein biochemistry, protein purification, chemical technology is an advantageWhat 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. Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned. To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers. Engineering