Jones Healthcare Group – Where Innovation Meets Purpose!Why this Role MattersValidation plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of our products and operations. In this role, you will lead and oversee the Packaging Services site validation program, ensuring processes, equipment, utilities, facilities, and systems remain in a validated and compliant state throughout the product lifecycle.This is more than writing protocols and reviewing documentation – it’s about building confidence in our operations, supporting successful client launches, and creating a culture where compliance and continuous improvement go hand in hand. You will provide leadership across both validation and technology transfer activities, balancing technical expertise, project management, and people leadership to support business growth and regulatory success.Working closely with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Technical Services, you will help drive operational excellence while ensuring alignment with regulatory and cGMP requirements.What You’ll Be Accountable For:Leading the execution and continuous improvement of the site Validation Program to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirementsOwning and maintaining the Validation Master Plan to support ongoing packaging operations and lifecycle validation activitiesDeveloping, reviewing, and approving validation protocols and reports, including IQ/OQ/PQ, cleaning validation, equipment qualification, utilities, facilities, and computer systems validationEnsuring validation activities are executed effectively through coordination, training, and collaboration with cross-functional teamsSupporting investigations, deviations, change controls,



and risk assessments from a validation and compliance perspectivePartnering with Engineering and Operations to assess new equipment and systems for validation readiness and data integrity requirementsManaging validation schedules, priorities, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time without compromising quality or complianceLeading technology transfer and onboarding activities for new client projects to ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient implementationReviewing technical assessments, project plans, and change controls to ensure validation requirements are appropriately incorporatedEnsuring Good Documentation Practices and ALCOA principles are consistently maintained throughout all validation activitiesMaintaining validation documentation and archives to support audit readiness and efficient document retrievalWriting and improving validation-related SOPs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the businessProviding leadership, coaching, and performance management for direct reports while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team environmentBuilding solid working relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers to support successful project outcomes and a robust validation cultureWhat you’ll bringA Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred)5+ years of pharmaceutical or relevant technical experience, including hands‑on experience with validation programs such as process, cleaning, facility, equipment, or computer systems validationStrong knowledge of cGMP requirements,



validation principles, and regulatory expectations within a pharmaceutical environmentExcellent communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to clearly communicate across teams and levels of the organizationStrong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelinesExperience leading projects, mentoring team members, and managing validation and technology transfer activities is considered a strong assetA collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently while building strong cross-functional partnershipsHigh attention to detail and a commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvementStrong technical and computer proficiency, including the ability to navigate complex systems, equipment, and documentation processesWhy Join Jones Healthcare GroupAt Jones, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare packaging with purpose and care. We take pride in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.You’ll find opportunities togrowyour career,contributeto meaningful projects, andbe partof a company that’s been trusted by brands and healthcare providers for over a century.We’re offering a competitive compensation in the range of $97,000 – $130,000 per year. Pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.Some additional benefits we have offer are:A values‑led culture: From the Inside Out:I ngenuity,N imble,S upportive,I nclusive,D riven,E mpatheticRRSP program – match up to 5% of your earningsHealthcare spending accountVacation and floater daysSpecial local discountsEmployee and family assistance programand more!#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Validation Manager - $97,000 - $130,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Jones Healthcare Group
📍 Winnipeg