Site Validation Manager

• Minimum HBO (higher professional education) level of working and thinking.
• Experience in guiding, coaching, and developing employees.
• Strong analytical ability and the ability to logically analyze and solve complex issues.
• Affinity with data analysis, statistics, and process improvement.
• Relevant experience within a technical and/or regulated environment.
• Experience with project-based working and managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages.

• Experience with validation, dosimetry, irradiation processes, or similar technical disciplines is a plus, but not a requirement.

At STERIS, we believe that our employees make the difference. That is why we like to invest in your growth, well-being, and job satisfaction. When you join us, you can count on:

• A challenging management position with plenty of room for independence and personal initiative.
• A salary starting from € 5,600 gross per month, depending on knowledge and experience.
• An employment contract with a view to a long-term collaboration.
• The possibility to work from home one day per week.
• Plenty of room to further develop yourself, both personally and professionally.
• Working with advanced X-ray technology within an organization that is among the global market leaders in the field of medical product sterilization.
• The possibility to be an active part of the regional TechTeam and collaborate within an international network of technical specialists.
• A position in which you make a direct impact on customers, processes, and the performance of the site.
• An attractive bonus scheme.
• Excellent employment conditions, including a good pension scheme.
• Support for work and private life, including a caregiver arrangement.
• Fresh fruit at work for a healthy workday.
• A small and dedicated team with short lines of communication, combined with the stability, knowledge, and impact of an international organization.
• A bicycle plan for sustainable and affordable commuting.
• A collegial working atmosphere in which collaboration, safety, quality, and continuous improvement are central.

Are you the analytical team manager who brings together data, processes, and people?

Do you have experience in managing and developing employees, are you strong in data analysis and process improvement, and do you know how to find the right balance between strategic thinking and operational execution? Then we are looking for you as a Site Validation Manager for our location in Venlo.

In this role, you will lead a specialist validation team and serve as the technical expert in the field of validation and dosimetry within the site. You support customers with the qualification of their products for irradiation, analyze complex data, and play an important role in monitoring and improving the performance of the X-ray installation and the dosimetry system. In doing so, you work closely with QA, Operations, and Sales and know how to find the right balance between operational execution, customer expectations, and long-term improvements.

As Site Validation Manager, you are the expert in the field of validation and dosimetry within the site. You support customers with the qualification of their products for irradiation, are responsible for the qualification of the X-ray installation, and ensure a reliable and qualified dosimetry system. You analyze data, investigate deviations, and initiate improvements. Additionally, you lead the validation team and are part of the local management team and the regional TechTeam. You work closely with colleagues from other locations within STERIS to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices.

• You support customers with the qualification of their products for irradiation.
• You qualify the X-ray installation and assess changes that could impact the validation status.
• You manage and maintain the dosimetry system and ensure its qualification, calibration, and reliability.
• You analyze dosimetry and process data using statistical process control (SPC) and trending.
• You investigate deviations and technical issues and translate analyses into concrete improvement actions.
• You plan, prioritize, and coordinate the validation activities within the site.
• You support QA, Operations, Sales, and customers with your technical expertise.
• You provide technical support during audits, deviation investigations, and improvement processes.
• You initiate and guide improvement and innovation projects in the fields of validation, dosimetry, and process control.
• You lead the validation team and ensure the development, coaching, and deployment of employees.
• You are part of the local management team and the regional TechTeam.
• You collaborate with colleagues from other branches and X-ray locations to exchange knowledge, best practices, and technical expertise.

You enjoy taking responsibility, dare to make decisions, and know how to bring people along in changes. You are analytically strong, work in a structured manner, and feel at home in an environment where technology, data, and customer issues converge. Additionally, you know how to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders and maintain an overview, even when priorities change.

At STERIS AST, you work in an innovative and international environment where quality, safety, and reliability are essential. Together, we ensure that medical products become safely available to patients worldwide.

Working with a small and dedicated team on-site, combined with the knowledge, expertise, and impact of an international organization, you contribute to solutions that have a global impact.

Are you ready to deploy your leadership, analytical ability, and technical expertise within an environment where quality, safety, and innovation are central?

Do you have questions about the position? Please feel free to contact us. We would love to tell you more about this challenging role and the opportunities within our organization.

Apply today and become the new Site Validation Manager in Venlo. We look forward to your response!

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.