validation manager

ElMehy Engineering Company

<p><b>Pharmaceutical Calibration/Validation Manager Job </b></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p>The Calibration &amp; Validation Engineer Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving the organization&rsquo;s calibration and metrology activities ensuring full compliance with international standards (GMP, FDA, ISO/IEC 17025, and ISO 9001), regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The position combines strong technical expertise, system development management and leadership role.</p><p><b>Key responsibilities:</b></p><p>&middot; Design &amp; implement the Calibration &amp; Validation department strategy, roadmap, procedure &amp; accreditation readiness, ensuring compliance with international standards and ongoing business needs.</p><p>&middot; Establish and maintain calibration policies, SOPs, workflow, work instructions and quality manuals.</p><p>&middot; Review &amp; approve calibration methods, validation protocols, results, certificates, and technical reports.</p><p>&middot; Ensure data integrity, traceability, and documentation compliance for all calibration and validation activities.</p><p>&middot; Specify, select, and procure calibration reference standards and calibration instruments.</p><p>&middot; Establish and manage equipment calibration, qualification, verification and re-calibration plans.</p><p>&middot; Optimize turnaround times and workflow efficiency for process improvement &amp; Operational Excellence.</p><p>&middot; Prepare, control and manage the calibration department budget.</p><p>&middot; Sourcing and selecting calibration engineers and technicians according to department needs plan.</p><p>&middot; Coach and mentor team members technically and professionally.</p><p>&middot; Define competency matrices, training programs, and authorization levels.</p><p>&middot; Build and sustain a culture of quality, accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement.</p><p>&middot; Drive continuous improvement initiatives and technical innovation.</p><p><b>Job Specifications:</b></p><p>&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <b>engineering</b> (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or related field).</p><p>&middot; <b>10&ndash;15 years</b> of progressive experience in calibration, metrology and Validation.</p><p>&middot; <b>3&ndash;5 years&rsquo; </b>experience in a managerial position or leadership role.</p><p>&middot; Strong knowledge of: ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, GMP, FDA</p><p>&middot; Previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments is highly preferred.</p><p>&middot; Strategic thinker, strong managerial capability with experience in building systems, teams, and processes</p><p>&middot; Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills</p><p>&middot; Strong communication and technical writing and documentation skills</p><p>&middot; High sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to details</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Calibration & Validation Manager

Julphar

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Detailed Job Description:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lead MS&amp;T activities supporting commercial manufacturing, technology transfer, and site readiness.</li>
<li>Act as the technical bridge between R&amp;D, Technology Transfer, Production, Quality, and Engineering.</li>
<li>Prepare, review, approve, archive, retrieve, and distribute validation documents.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with GMP documentation and data integrity requirements.</li>
<li>Maintain validation master plans and validation schedules.</li>
<li>Ensure robust scientific understanding and control of manufacturing processes across the product lifecycle.</li>
<li>Support in writing the URS (user requirement specifications) for Project activities, ensuring all assets has URSs before entering the Purchasing Cycle</li>
<li>Follow-up with procurement and CAPEX manager</li>
<li>Support in preparation the technical evaluation of quotations from different vendors</li>
<li>Co-ordinate with procurement, MS&amp;T, QA in RAK site for any similar equipment procurement</li>
<li>Lead and execute the validation lifecycle using the V‑Model approach (URS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, re‑qualification).</li>
<li>Ensure all critical utilities (PW, WFI, HVAC, compressed gases, nitrogen) remain in a validated state.</li>
<li>Ensure cleanroom qualification activities comply with ISO‑14644 requirements.</li>
<li>Review and approve validation protocols, reports, and risk assessments.</li>
<li>Lead or support investigations related to process deviations, OOS, OOT, and atypical results.</li>
<li>Perform root cause analysis using scientific and statistical tools.</li>
<li>Propose technically sound CAPAs and process improvements.</li>
<li>Support batch disposition decisions from a technical perspective.</li>
<li>Partner in FAT, SAT, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ for equipment, CSV, systems (Water, utilities, HVAC, electricity, Thermal mapping).</li>
<li>Lead process validation activities for new and existing products.</li>
<li>Execute and oversee cleaning validation, sterilization validation, and transport validation.</li>
<li>Lead aseptic process simulation (media fills) and gowning qualification programs.</li>
<li>Support visual inspection qualification activities where applicable.</li></ul><br>
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Core Competency:</p>
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<li>In terms of competency, you are highly result-oriented with an intense sense of accountability &amp; ownership.</li>
<li>High compliance adherence, having strong diligence, initiative-taking, and flexibility.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.</li>
<li>Must be able to manage tasks, plan workload effectively, prioritize, and easily adapt to changing situations.</li>
<li>Contribute to EHS activities, audits, and continual improvement initiatives.</li></ul><br>
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Qualification/Functional Knowledge:</p>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related scientific discipline<br>
(master&rsquo;s degree in pharmacy / engineering is an advantage)</li>
<li>Minimum 6&ndash;10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing within GMP‑regulated environments, with extensive hands‑on experience in qualification and validation activities</li>
<li>Strong and practical knowledge of:</li>
<li>cGMP, SFDA, WHO, EU GMP, and ICH guidelines</li>
<li>Qualification and validation lifecycle using the V‑Model approach</li>
<li>GMP documentation practices and regulatory inspection expectations</li>
<li>Proven experience in validation of:
<div><ul><li>Manufacturing equipment and production lines</li></ul>
<ul><li>Critical utilities (PW, WFI, HVAC, compressed gases, nitrogen)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Cleanrooms in compliance with ISO 14644</li></ul>
<ul><li>Sterile and non‑sterile manufacturing facilities</li></ul>
</div></li><li>Hands‑on experience in:
<div><ul><li>Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Re‑qualification and periodic review programs</li></ul>
<ul><li>FAT and SAT execution and documentation</li></ul>
</div></li><li>Strong experience in:
<div><ul><li>Process validation, cleaning validation, sterilization validation, and aseptic process simulation (media fills)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Gowning qualification, visual inspection qualification, and transport validation</li></ul>
</div></li><li>Practical knowledge of calibration systems, including rationale, acceptance criteria, frequency setting, and outsourced calibration management</li>
<li>Solid experience in Computerized System Validation (CSV):</li>
<li>Validation of manufacturing, utilities, QC, and validation systems</li>
<li>Compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and data integrity (ALCOA+) principles</li>
<li>Strong experience in EQMS activities, including:</li>
<li>Change Control impact assessments</li>
<li>Deviation investigations and root cause analysis</li>
<li>CAPA development and effectiveness checks</li>
<li>Audit support and regulatory inspection readiness</li>
<li>Experience acting as validation SME during internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including SFDA inspections</li>
<li>Strong leadership and team‑coordination skills with experience assigning and reviewing work of validation engineers and SMEs</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and risk‑assessment skills</li>
<li>Proficiency in MS Office and electronic QMS / validation management system</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Lead-MSAT (Validation)

Minapharm Pharmaceuticals

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     About Minapharm:
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  Minapharm Pharmaceuticals is a leading pharmaceutical company in Egypt and the Middle East and the largest end-to-end manufacturer of biological therapies in MEA with over 20 years of experience in cellular and bioprocess engineering.
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  Headquartered in Cairo, Minapharm commercializes over 100 life-saving and life-enhancing products ranging from small molecules to complex bioengineered proteins and viral vectors, with an impressive immunotherapy pipeline.
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  Together with its wholly-owned Berlin-based subsidiary, ProBioGen AG - a world-leading CDMO, Minapharm has established an integrated business model making it the only gene-to-market company in the region.
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  Consolidating its international platform of intelligent biopharmaceutical technologies with the longstanding process development and manufacturing expertise in the MEA, Minapharm, together with ProBioGen, have incorporated MiGenTra GmbH headquartered in Berlin and manufacturing in Cairo, to enhance the accessibility to critical healthcare transforming medicines through product development and commercialization of Biosimilar mABs, Cell, and Gene Therapies and vaccines, at affordable prices in Egypt, and MEA.
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  Minapharm Group of Pharmaceutical Companies employ a collective workforce with more than 1400 individuals &amp; continues to expand their workforce with Talented Human Capital.
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    <u>
     Our Core Values:
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   Diversity &amp; Respect
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   Integrity &amp; Accountability
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   Collaboration
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   Leadership &amp; Empowerment
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   Innovation &amp; Continuous Learning
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    Job Mission:
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  Validation Section Head will lead validation activities related to introduction of new products, technical transfer, validation of processes (including process performance qualification, validation of sterilization processes &amp; aseptic process simulation) and gowning qualification.
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    Duties &amp; Responsibilities:
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   Prepares process validation (including process performance qualification, validation of sterilization processes &amp; aseptic process simulation), cleaning validation &amp; gowning qualification procedures, master plans and protocols.
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   Prepare annual plans for process validation (including process performance qualification, validation of sterilization processes &amp; aseptic process simulation), cleaning validation &amp; gowning qualification with coordination with different departments (eg: strategic operations, supply chain, production, engineering, QC &hellip; etc).
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   Issue purchase requests for all department requirements required to execute process and cleaning validation activities and ensure their availability on time.
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   Coordinate with different departments (eg: production, engineering, QC &hellip; etc) the execution of process validation (including process performance qualification, validation of sterilization processes &amp; aseptic process simulation), cleaning validation &amp; gowning qualification protocols as per approved annual plans.
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   Handles any deviations or changes related to process validation (including process performance qualification, validation of sterilization processes &amp; aseptic process simulation), cleaning validation &amp; gowning qualification.
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   Periodically evaluate status of qualification and validation of process validation (including process performance qualification, validation of sterilization processes &amp; aseptic process simulation), cleaning validation &amp; gowning qualification and prepares periodic reports.
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   Participate in different multidisciplinary teams and relevant activities as required.
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   Lead, coach &amp; develop subordinates.
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   Perform other relevant tasks as required.
  </li>
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   <u>
    Qualifications(Educational Background &amp; Work Experience) :
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  <li>
   BSc in Pharmaceutical sciences or Sciences .
  </li>
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   9 - 12 years in pharmaceutical industry including extensive experience in process validation / cleaning validation activities in sterile manufacturing.
  </li>
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  <strong>
   Training:
  </strong>
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   WHO &amp; EU GMP process validation and cleaning validation guidelines.
  </li>
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   Sterilization techniques and validation of sterilization processes.
  </li>
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   Aseptic processing &amp; aseptic process simulation.
  </li>
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   Production technologies.
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <strong>
   Knowledge:
  </strong>
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  <li>
   EDA, WHO, ICH, PIC/S &amp; EU guidelines and/or regulations related to validation.
  </li>
 </ul>
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QA Validation Section Head, Process & Cleaning

Minaris Advanced Therapies

<div>
 Be part of something bigger at Minaris Advanced Therapies&mdash;where every role contributes to creating hope for patients around the world. As a global leader in cell and gene therapy development, manufacturing, and testing, we turn breakthrough science into real-world treatments that change lives. Our team of over 1,000 experts across North America, Europe, and Asia has helped bring transformative therapies to market.
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 At Minaris, you&rsquo;ll join a purpose-driven community focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient impact. Whether you&rsquo;re in the lab, in the cleanroom, or behind the scenes, your work will directly support life-saving therapies and make a lasting difference. If you're passionate about advancing cutting-edge science and believe in the potential of cell and gene therapies, we invite you to help shape the future of medicine&mdash;one patient at a time.
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  Position Summary
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 Responsible for directing all facilities functions to ensure operational business units are supplied with necessary physical property to meet company objectives including facility maintenance, engineering and metrology. Specific responsibilities include preventative maintenance of facilities/systems, monitoring and calibration, managing engineering change control, troubleshooting equipment/processes, maintaining up-to-date as-built engineering drawings and Validation Master Plan, managing external contractors, writing reports and staffing and supervising a Facilities group competent in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and cleanroom behavior. Interacts with internal departments as well as with material/equipment vendors and commercial partners. Assessing facility fit of incoming programs. Establish a shift structure to support multishift operations.
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 Responsible for providing Metrology services during start-up, commissioning, validation and capital improvements of existing and start of the art, multi-product contract manufacturing and testing facilities and their operations.
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 Remains current regarding technical engineering design requirements. Develops and/or modifies facilities/equipment/systems to be in a compliant state. Prepares test plans/methods, validation protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), material specifications and investigations reports. Ensures group compliance with appropriate regulatory and/or engineering standards including but not limited to the Code of Federal Regulations (21CFR), International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and/or Federal, State, Local EHS regulations and building codes. Maintain compliance with all procedures, policies, and regulations and ensure timely response to regulatory issues and inspection findings. May also be responsible for facilities security and/or act as liaison to leasing and property management organizations and planning commissions.
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  Essential Functions And Responsibilities
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   Responsible for the direction of Facilities and Metrology services.
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   Develop budget projections, material and staffing forecasts.
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   Develop SOP&rsquo;s, Test Reports, Out of Tolerance Notifications and Validation Protocols.
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   Develops calibration schedules to meet customer and business goals.
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   Provides accurate preventative maintenance forecasting methods with continuous improvement
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   Implements and maintains personnel policies, procedures and production control systems.
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   Ensure that all facility equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, qualified and /or validated.
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   Evaluates new production procedures and technologies.
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   Conducts failure analysis, root cause determination and corrective action determination.
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   Updates &ldquo;as-built&rdquo; drawings as required.
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   Directs utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel to obtain maximum efficiency and meet organizational objectives.
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   Examine equipment, processes, operations and organizational structure to determine time or quality revisions and suggest improvements.
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   Directs capital improvement projects.
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   Plan facility&rsquo;s organizational structure to accommodate growth and change in priorities for site master plan.
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   Generates high quality Maintenance, Engineering and Metrology summaries.
  </li>
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   Develop training requirements for staff and ensure training is effective.
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   Communicate with Supervisor and other colleagues re: routine and exceptional events.
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   Direct or lead investigations regarding deviations, out of tolerance condition, and unexpected results.
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   Manage contractors for construction, renovation, validation, etc. as required.
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   Contacts suppliers and vendors as required.
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   Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives
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   Accomplishes staff results by communicating updated organizational information, job expectations &amp; supporting their work
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   Plans, monitors, and appraises direct reports including performance competencies, goals &amp; job results
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   Coaches, counsels, and conducts disciplinary actions
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   Develops, coordinates, and follows organizational systems, policies, procedures, and follows labor and capacity standards
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   Flexible for weekends or nights if needed in the case of emergency or outside contractor working nights.
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   Performs other duties as required.
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  Knowledge, Skills &amp; Ability
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   Demonstrated experience in team managerial skills.
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   Having a strong working knowledge of the regulatory compliance requirements for the production of biologicals used in clinical studies or commercial manufacturing are essential.
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   Demonstrates a clear understanding of the contract manufacturing business and effectively manages facility&rsquo;s operations to address compliance, customer and business needs in a timely manner.
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   Has a high degree of mechanical aptitude.
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   Has excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
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   Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions.
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   Ability to receive and comprehend and to effectively communicate detailed information through verbal and written communication.
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   Demonstrated leadership skills.
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   Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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   Ability to use judgment as dictated by complexity of situation.
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   Ability to evaluate technical data and write technical documents.
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   Ability to make decisions based on a wide knowledge of factors where application of advanced or technical concepts is predominantly required.
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   Ability to record data accurately and legibly.
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  Education &amp; Experience
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a technical discipline (Mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering) with a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a technical discipline (Mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering) with a minimum of 10 years experience in an Engineering capacity and a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in a related technical field or equivalent training and/or experience.
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   Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a cGMP, Life Science Company.
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  </li>
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  Leadership Responsibility
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   Supports a diverse and inclusive culture and workforce, ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
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   Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
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   Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting and performance management.
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   Develop employees to meet both their career and organizational goals.
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   Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
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   Maintains transparent communication, appropriately communicates organizational information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, email, and regular interpersonal communication.
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   Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and adaptable to change.
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   Must model the highest degree of moral and ethical behavior and maintain confidential information.
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   High degree of autonomy and strong decision-making skills.
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  Quality Requirements
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   Ensure compliance with all FDA and Worldwide Quality &amp; Compliance regulations in all aspects of your work.
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   Adhere to established procedures and protocols, prioritize continuous training and skill development, and uphold the highest standards of data integrity to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
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  Physical Requirements
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   Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
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   Must be able to work in Lab setting with Biohazards /various Chemicals
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   Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
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   Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
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   Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
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   Ability to Lift 10 lbs routinely
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   Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
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   Ability to push/pull 10 lbs routinely/ often / occasionally
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   Clarity of Vision
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   Ability to identify and distinguish colors
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   Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
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   Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding
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   Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing
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   Inside/outside working conditions
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  Working Environment
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 Employee will work with moderate noise levels. Employee will perform tasks while experiencing numerous interruptions. Employee may travel by car and airplane to work at different locations and may occasionally be required to travel overnight. The work environment is fast paced. This position has the utmost responsibility for compliance with the rules and regulations regarding a safe and healthy work environment relative to their actions and conduct. Off-shift, weekend and overtime duties may be required. While performing the job duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use English written and oral communication skills.
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  Special Working Conditions
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   May be required to work Holidays, weekends and work Overtime
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   May be required to work outside of normal business hours
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  Disclaimer
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 The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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  Minaris Advanced Therapies employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, tuition assistance, and more.
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Director Engineering and Facilities

RINA

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Date: </b>24 Apr 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>City: </b>Abu Dhabi
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:
</b>Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Contract Type: </b>Fixed-Term
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Division: </b>Electronics and System Engineering
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Level of experience: </b>Senior
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>RINA is currently recruiting for a <b>Senior System Engineer (Railway Requirements &amp; Configuration Manager)</b> to join its office in Abu Dhabi within the <b>Electronics and System Engineering</b> Division.
</div><div><div><div><div><b>Mission</b></div>
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The Railway Senior System Engineer is responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing railway systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role involves system-level thinking, covering rolling stock, signaling, infrastructure, power supply, and communication systems.</div>
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The successful candidate will join the RINA System Engineering team and will act as Railway Requirements &amp; Configuration Manager for the project of appointment, collaborating with the Railway Integration Manager, and with other System Engineering and System Assurance Experts and Managers, by ensuring the application and validation of all applicable requirements, the development of effective configuration, with the successful integration of the systems involved in the design and construction of the whole railway system.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Key Accountabilities</b></div>
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A. System Requirements &amp; Configuration Management</div>
<ul><li>Managing railway system scenarios, system architecture, interfaces and other disciplines related to the system and subsystems (rolling stock, signaling, tracks, power supply) with the aim to get the traceability of the full set of applicable requirements up to final compliancy validation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Coordinating and ensuring the selection of appropriate technologies and the development of effective configurations for new rail projects.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manage the issues related to requirements and configurations due to the external stakeholders, ensuring the correct finalization of all the applicable authorization processes.</li></ul>
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B. System Integration</div>
<ul><li>Ensuring interoperability between different railway subsystems, interfaces between rolling stock, signaling, and infrastructure.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Validating system compatibility across national and international requirements and standards (e.g., EN, NFPA, ...).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensuring the subsystem are correctly integrated to allow the validation of performance and functionalities for all foreseen scenarios for the railway system.</li></ul>
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C. Verification &amp; Validation</div>
<ul><li>Allowing integration testing validation by ensuring railway systems adhere to the performance and characteristics required by the project requirements, standards, laws, &hellip;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Defining and monitoring the execution of the V&amp;V plan for requirements compliancy demonstration</li></ul>
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D. Lifecycle Management</div>
<ul><li>Managing railway system upgrades and modernization projects.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supporting asset management and maintenance planning to maximize system longevity.</li></ul>
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E. Digitalization &amp; Smart Rail Technologies</div>
<ul><li>Implementing IoT, AI, and Big Data solutions for predictive maintenance and automation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Working with Digital Twin, Remote Monitoring, and Smart Signaling technologies.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Education</b></div>
</div><div><div>Master&rsquo;s Degree in Electronic/TLC Engineering or Mechanical Engineering</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Qualifications</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Minimum of 15 years of experience in system engineering for railway systems, with strong proficiency in requirements management</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in focusing on sustainability in Railway systems and infrastructure design, construction, and operation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Rolling Stock (Locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, High-Speed Trains)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Signaling Systems (ETCS, CBTC, PTC, Interlocking)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Electrification (25kV AC, 750V DC, 3kV DC systems)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Track Infrastructure (Standard gauge, High-Speed Rail, Light Rail, Metro)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Interface management between hardware, software, and infrastructure.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Managing mixed traffic operations (High-speed, freight, commuter trains).</li></ul>
<ul><li>CENELEC Standards: EN 50126 (RAMS), EN 50128 (Software), EN 50129 (Safety)</li></ul>
<ul><li>ETCS/ERTMS (European Train Control System)</li></ul>
<ul><li>IEC 62290 (Urban Rail Control Systems)</li></ul>
<ul><li>UIC, AAR, and FRA Regulations (for different railway regions)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Systems Engineering: DOORS, Enterprise Architect, ComplyPro</li></ul>
<ul><li>Failure &amp; Safety Analysis: ReliaSoft, FMECA, FTA Tools</li></ul>
<ul><li>Electrical &amp; Mechanical Design: MATLAB, Simulink, CATIA</li></ul>
<div>
Project Management &amp; Lifecycle Management:</div>
<ul><li>Working with V-Model, Agile, or Waterfall methodologies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Managing large-scale railway system deployment projects.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Competencies</b></div>
</div><ul><li>WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
</li><li>FORESIGHT &amp; INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
</li><li>PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
</li><li>INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
</li><li>DOMAIN &amp; BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure &amp; mobility, industry, research &amp; development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.</i></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior System Engineer (Railway Requirements & Configuration Manager)

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Date: </b>23 Apr 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>City: </b>Abu Dhabi
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:
</b>Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Contract Type: </b>Fixed-Term
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Division: </b>Electronics and System Engineering
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Level of experience: </b>Senior
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>RINA is currently recruiting for a <b>Senior System Engineer (Railway System Interface Manager)</b> to join its office in Abu Dhabi within the <b>Electronics and System Engineering</b> Division.
</div><div><div><div><div><b>Mission</b></div>
</div><div><div>
The Railway Senior System Engineer is responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing railway systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role involves system-level thinking, covering rolling stock, signaling, infrastructure, power supply, and communication systems.</div>
<div>
The successful candidate will join the RINA System Engineering team and will act as Railway Interface Manager for the project of appointment, collaborating with the Railway Integration Manager, and with other System Engineering and System Assurance Experts and Managers, by ensuring the development and validation of all interfaces with the successful integration of the systems involved in the design and construction of the whole railway system.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Key Accountabilities</b></div>
</div><div><div>
A. System Interface Management</div>
<ul><li>Managing railway system scenarios, requirements, system architecture, related with the interaction between subsystems (rolling stock, signaling, tracks, power supply).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Selecting appropriate technologies and configurations for new rail projects.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manage the interface development by the subsystems and coordinating the process of verification and validation of all interfaces during the life cycle of the project up to interface final successful closure.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manage the correct interface of the system with all the external stakeholders, ensuring the correct finalization of all the applicable authorization processes.</li></ul>
<div>
B. System Integration</div>
<ul><li>Ensuring interoperability between different railway subsystems, interfaces between rolling stock, signaling, and infrastructure.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Validating system compatibility across national and international requirements and standards (e.g., EN, NFPA, ...).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensuring the subsystem are correctly integrated to allow the validation of performance and functionalities for all foreseen scenarios for the railway system.</li></ul>
<div>
C. Verification &amp; Validation</div>
<ul><li>Allowing integration testing validation by ensuring railway systems adhere to the performance and characteristics required by the project requirements, standards, laws, &hellip;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Defining and monitoring the execution of the V&amp;V plan for what concern the interfaces</li></ul>
<div>
D. Lifecycle Management</div>
<ul><li>Managing railway system upgrades and modernization projects.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supporting asset management and maintenance planning to maximize system longevity.</li></ul>
<div>
E. Digitalization &amp; Smart Rail Technologies</div>
<ul><li>Implementing IoT, AI, and Big Data solutions for predictive maintenance and automation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Working with Digital Twin, Remote Monitoring, and Smart Signaling technologies.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Education</b></div>
</div><div><div>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electronic/TLC Engineering</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Qualifications</b></div>
</div><div><ul>
<li><ul><li>Minimum of 15 years of experience in system engineering for railway systems, with strong proficiency in interface management</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in focusing on sustainability in Railway systems and infrastructure design, construction, and operation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Rolling Stock (Locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, High-Speed Trains)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Signaling Systems (ETCS, CBTC, PTC, Interlocking)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Electrification (25kV AC, 750V DC, 3kV DC systems)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Track Infrastructure (Standard gauge, High-Speed Rail, Light Rail, Metro)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Interface management between hardware, software, and infrastructure.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Managing mixed traffic operations (High-speed, freight, commuter trains).</li></ul>
<ul><li>CENELEC Standards: EN 50126 (RAMS), EN 50128 (Software), EN 50129 (Safety)</li></ul>
<ul><li>ETCS/ERTMS (European Train Control System)</li></ul>
<ul><li>IEC 62290 (Urban Rail Control Systems)</li></ul>
<ul><li>UIC, AAR, and FRA Regulations (for different railway regions)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Systems Engineering: DOORS, Enterprise Architect</li></ul>
<ul><li>Failure &amp; Safety Analysis: ReliaSoft, FMECA, FTA Tools</li></ul>
<ul><li>Electrical &amp; Mechanical Design: MATLAB, Simulink, CATIA</li></ul>
<div>
Project Management &amp; Lifecycle Management:</div>
<ul><li>Working with V-Model, Agile, or Waterfall methodologies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Managing large-scale railway system deployment projects.</li></ul>
</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Competencies</b></div>
</div><ul><li>WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
</li><li>FORESIGHT &amp; INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
</li><li>PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
</li><li>INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
</li><li>DOMAIN &amp; BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure &amp; mobility, industry, research &amp; development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><i>
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.</i></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior System Engineer (Railway System Interface Manager)

Vertiv

<div><p><b>Job Description: Product Development/Lab Tech Manager &ndash; LV Switchgear IEC
</b></p><p><b>Job Purpose
</b><br>
A key member of the Product Development team in design, development and validation of LV switchgear, ensuring compliance with <b>IEC 61439 </b>and local UAE authority regulations (for example ADDC)<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li><b>Development Leadership for UAE based development projects: </b>Lead a small team including an engineer and technicians, helping to drive the development of new, high-performance, and cost-effective LV switchgear products.
</li><li><b>IEC 61439 Compliance &amp; Design Verification: </b>Oversee design verification, ensuring all assemblies meet IEC 61439 requirements for temperature rise, dielectric strength, and short-circuit withstand. Where necessary arranging same with third party labs
</li><li><b>Lab Management &amp; Testing: </b>Management of internal test lab and collaborate with external test labs to realise type-testing goals, prototyping and validation. Analyse test data to ensure product performance matches design criteria.
</li><li><b>Technical Design &amp; Innovation: </b>Approve technical drawings/models, BOMs, and design modifications. Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
</li><li><b>UAE and &lsquo;in region&rsquo; Market Standards: </b>Ensure products adhere to local UAE, as well as other &lsquo;in region&rsquo; authority regulations for LV Switchgear, control panels and other Vertiv switchgear products.
</li><li><b>Project Management: </b>In collaboration with the Product management team and wider product development team, manage projects from concept to commercialisation, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
</li><li><b>Factory Interface: </b>Support manufacturing, engineering coordination, and factory readiness for new designs.<br>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications &amp; Experience
</b></p><ul><li><b>Education: </b>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
</li><li><b>Experience: </b>extensive experience in similar/associated roles, with specific experience of LV Switchgear, switchgear sheet metal enclosures and fabrication capabilities.
</li><li><b>Technical Expertise: </b>Deep knowledge of <b>IEC 61439-1 &amp; 2 </b>(Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies) and UAE quality regs.
</li><li><b>Lab Experience: </b>Proven experience managing or working with testing laboratories, with familiarity in ASTA/KEMA certification and type-testing procedures to IEC 61439
</li><li><b>Soft Skills: </b>Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.<br>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Associated Standards &amp; Knowledge
</b></p><ul><li><b>Core Standard: </b>IEC 61439 Series (Parts 1, 2, and 6).
</li><li><b>Related Standards: </b>IEC 60947 (Components), IEC 60898, IEC 61008/61009, and IEC 61010.
</li><li><b>Regional Requirements: </b>ADDC requirements, ASTA certification, and Quality/Safety procedures.
</li><li><b>Tools: </b>AutoCAD. Solidworks or similar<br>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Key Competencies
</b></p><ul><li><b>Prototyping &amp; Validation: </b>Hands-on experience with prototyping and validation, specifically for switchgear enclosures.
</li><li><b>Value Engineering: </b>Experience reducing product cost without sacrificing compliance or quality.
</li><li><b>Component Knowledge: </b>Expertise in Circuit Breakers, Switch Devices, and Control Gear.</li></ul></div><p></p>

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