Full-Time

Quality Assurance Specialist

CAI

CAI

1,001-5,000 employees

Operational readiness consulting for pharma

No salary listed

Sydney NSW, Australia

In Person

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, life sciences, or quality assurance is essential.
  • Advanced degrees or certifications in validation or quality systems can be advantageous.
  • Demonstrated experience in Validation in a relevant or related industry.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in validation, quality assurance, or a related field is required.
  • Strong understanding of FDA, European Medicines Agency (EMA), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) regulations including the Pharmacopoeia PDA and ISPE pertinent to validation activities is crucial.
  • Proficiency in validation management software or similar tools is required.
  • Experience with electronic documentation systems and risk management tools is also beneficial.
  • Good project management skills are necessary for supporting validation projects effectively.
  • Excellent analytical skills are required to assess validation data and identify trends.
  • Familiarity with validation processes including software validation, equipment qualification, and process validation techniques is necessary.
  • Ability to adapt to changing regulations, technologies, and industry standards is crucial for success in this role.
  • Good knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulatory requirements nationally and internationally as required.
  • Excellent attention to detail and decision making skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of quality management principles, and a commitment to fostering a culture of quality and compliance.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Validation manager to ensure completion of validation goals and objectives.
  • Support validation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This requires coordinating with cross-functional teams and maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support the testing and validation of equipment, cleaning processes, analytical processes, and software.
  • Support the development and implementation of validation plans, protocols, and procedures.
  • Evaluate and approve validation plans, protocols, and reports to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Within validation projects ensure that all aspects of validation, testing, and documentation are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Utilisation of effective risk management is crucial for maintaining product quality and compliance.
  • Identify potential risks associated with validation processes and support the development of mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify potential issues in products and processes.
  • Establish and maintain validation procedures and processes that meet company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Work to schedules for validation activities to ensure timely execution and completion.
  • Participate in the tracking, reporting and trending validation activities and results.
  • Ensure management is aware of validation department performance, trends in products/processes, and changes that could impact the facility.
  • Track & trend processes to monitor validation department performance.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve validation issues and to ensure all products and processes are validated accurately and efficiently. Ensure validation activities are integrated into the overall project lifecycle.
  • Support compilation and review of Product Quality Reviews/ Annual Product Reviews, as appropriate.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding projects, products, and other validation related topics.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Responsible for compliance with relevant regulations, legislation, and standards.
  • Support preparation efforts for regulatory inspections and audits related to validation activities.
  • Support the Generation of audit responses to observations in a clear and wholistic manner
  • Support company Data integrity program.
  • Support the inspection readiness program.
  • Knowledge of relevant TGA and regulatory guidelines to ensure cGMP compliance.
  • Training and Development: Proactively foster an open, supportive, values-based culture, and work environment.
  • Utilise a broad understanding of cGMP to provide Validation support, mentoring and coaching for Quality, Operations, Analytical, Logistics and Engineering departments to assure that activities are undertaken in compliance with cGMP and internal procedures, as appropriate.
  • Other Duties: Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement solutions to improve programs and meet business goals.
  • Participating in Internal meetings/events/activities as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with electronic documentation systems and risk management tools is beneficial.
  • Advanced degrees or certifications in validation or quality systems can be advantageous.

CAI Technical Consulting Malaysia SDN (cagents.com) delivers operational readiness consulting for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare clients to prepare for full-scale production. It works by conducting operational readiness assessments and then providing tailored implementation plans that cover project planning, production operations, asset management, reliability, and sustainability, plus specialized services like Digital Pathology Validation for Leica Biosystems. The firm differentiates itself through active industry collaboration, ongoing professional development, and a global, hands-on approach that pairs quick assessments with practical, cost-effective solutions. Its goal is to help clients achieve operational excellence and successful scale-up by delivering ready-to-deploy strategies and compliant processes.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$3.4M

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • JLL Partners investment expands CAI globally across four continents for 700 professionals.
  • Fedegari partnership integrates turnkey sterilization, cutting biotech lifecycle costs.
  • CAI's CQV services marked 30 years in 2026, accelerating facility compliance worldwide.

What critics are saying

  • Oracle Life Sciences automates CQV with cloud platforms, eroding CAI's share in 12 months.
  • Fedegari sells sterilization systems directly, capturing pharma clients in 18 months.
  • JLL-mandated expansion dilutes CAI expertise, causing CQV failures in 24 months.

What makes CAI unique

  • CAI specializes in commissioning, qualification, and validation for life sciences facilities.
  • CAI delivers operational readiness assessments for biotech and pharma full-scale production.
  • CAI pioneered neurodiversity hiring in enterprise consulting services.

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Benefits

100% Employee Owned

24 Days PTO/5 Sick days per year + Additional Holidays depending on Country

Medical / Dental / Vision (In accordance with each countries’ applicable regulations)

Professional Development (Approximately $5,000 paid career-related, continuing education)

ESOP/401k – 15% Company Contribution

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Parental Leave (In accordance with each countries’ applicable regulations)

Other Benefits Depending on Country