We are seeking a driven and experienced Validation Team Lead to lead our growing team of validation engineers and deliver top-tier CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) projects to clients across highly regulated industries such as within pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution. Based at our headquarters in Copenhagen, this is a unique opportunity to take ownership in a high-impact leadership role within a fast-scaling, innovation-driven company.

YOUR EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or another technical discipline
• Leadership background with experience managing or mentoring technical teams
• Proven experience in CQV, with a focus on regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, or medical devices
• Familiarity with temperature mapping, validation protocols, GxP documentation, and international regulatory expectations
• Hands-on project management skills and the ability to lead customer-facing projects independently
• Comfortable working in scale-up or agile environments
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Danish is a plus but not required
• Willingness to travel on business trips—primarily domestic, and within the EU

• Lead and manage a team of 6 validation engineers delivering CQV services to a wide range of clients, including top pharmaceutical companies
• Drive project execution of CQV activities involving particularly temperature mapping of warehouses and Temperature Controlled Units (TCUs)
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritize daily project activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to your team on CQV best practices and regulatory expectations
• Develop and review qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and related documentation in alignment with GMP, GxP, and client-specific requirements
• Execute temperature mapping and qualification activities on-site and remotely as needed
• Serve as a technical consultant and primary point of contact for clients throughout CQV projects, ensuring clarity, transparency, and satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including R&D, QA, and Customer Success to support smooth delivery of services
• Maintain and improve internal validation procedures and knowledge base to support scalability
• Align with the Global Validation Manager to implement and maintain global validation standards and practices