Validation Lead

Zoetermeer Fulltime / On Site

Are you an experienced Validation professional ready to take full ownership of the validation strategy within our Nutricia factory in Zoetermeer

In this role you act as the site Validation Lead and subject matter expert driving the Validation Master Plan and ensuring robust compliant and future-proof validation practices. You lead and coordinate validation activities end-to-end safeguarding food safety risks in line with HACCP principles and Danone Quality & Food Safety standards.

You work closely with senior stakeholders across Production Engineering and Quality influencing decision-making and embedding validation excellence across the site. With your strong experience you play a critical role in ensuring the consistent manufacture of safe high-quality products. Interested Please read on.

About the job:

As Validation Lead you are accountable for the implementation driving and continuously improving the site validation strategy. You take ownership of the set up and driving the Validation Master Plan ensuring alignment with regulatory normative and internal requirements while enabling operational excellence.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Develop Own and lead the site Validation Master Plan ensuring a proactive risk-based approach and timely execution of all validation and revalidation activities
• Drive end-to-end validation programs for processes systems equipment and facilities within a regulated medical nutrition environment
• Lead and coordinate validation activities for oPRPs and CCPs ensuring strong linkage with HACCP risk assessments and effective control of food safety hazards
• Ensure all (re)validation activities are planned executed reviewed and documented in line with Danone and regulatory requirements
• Influence and align senior stakeholders across Production Engineering Maintenance and Quality to embed validation into daily operations and decision-making
• Continuously improve validation frameworks procedures and governance strengthening compliance and efficiency
• Integrate validation outputs into change management monitoring and verification processes
• Act as the primary validation expert during internal and external audits confidently representing the site
• Coach and develop teams and (senior) stakeholders building validation capability and awareness across the organization

• MSc or BSc in Food Technology Engineering Life Sciences or a related field
• 5 years of relevant Validation experience within a regulated food pharma or medical nutrition manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in leading validation strategies and owning validation master plans
• Strong experience in stakeholder management at senior level with the ability to influence and drive alignment cross-functionally
• Solid understanding of HACCP CCPs oPRPs and food safety validation principles
• A proactive and accountable mindset: you take ownership drive results and lead with impact
• Strong analytical skills with a structured and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills able to engage and inspire at all organizational levels
• Fluent in English; Dutch is required

At Danone we are committed to our mission bringing health through food to as many people as possible and is B Corp certified. Our Supply Point in Zoetermeer is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition and has been a cornerstone in Zoetermeer for over 125 years. We produce vital liquid medical nutrition that is exported to over 80 countries worldwide supporting consumers and patients starting from early life nutrition to adult frailty.

We Offer

The salary range for this role is 79.000 95.000 gross annually (including 8% holiday allowance). Your final offer will reflect your skills and experience while also ensuring alignment with our internal equity and salary framework.

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus a premium free pension 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care addition you can get discount on your gym membership and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition physical and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops online courses and training sessions.

Whats next
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