Validation Specialist, QA

Oriola is a health and wellbeing company operating in the Nordic countries. We are driven by our purpose, Health for life and we have set ambitious sustainability targets to support wellbeing of people, society, and planet. To ensure this, our business keeps evolving. We are growing and developing within health and wellbeing and developing our services. Our significant role in society gives a great purpose for working with us. In return, we expect you to aim as high as we do. You will need to be customer oriented and proactive. Together we work towards an even healthier future. About the position Validation Specialist, Quality Assurance We are now looking for a Validation Specialist, QA, to join our Quality team. In this role, you will act as a key expert in validation and qualification activities, helping to ensure compliance with GxP requirements across our operations. What you'll do As a Validation Specialist, you will support and develop validation and qualification activities related to processes, systems, equipment and facilities. You will work closely with operational teams, system owners and quality professionals to maintain a compliant and effective validation framework. Your responsibilities will include Reviewing and approving validation and qualification documentation Supporting the planning and execution of validation and qualification activities Providing expert guidance on validation strategies and approaches Investigating deviations and troubleshooting validation-related issues Supporting risk assessments and quality improvement initiatives Performing internal audits and supporting external audits and regulatory inspections Skills & Requirements Personal and experience Requirements You have a solid background in validation within regulated GxP environment and enjoy working in a role that combines technical expertise, collaboration and continuous improvement. Other Requirements We are looking for a professional who has: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities The ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven reporting environment A proactive approach and strong sense of ownership A continuous improvement mindset and a genuine interest in developing processes and ways of working To succeed in this role, we expect you to have: Strong knowledge of validation and qualification practices in GxP-regulated environments A Master's degree in engineering, life sciences or another relevant field, or equivalent experience. Experience in a similar validation or qualification role. Experience with EU GDP and relevant national regulations. Familiarity with EU GMP requirements, including, GAMP5, Annex 11 and Annex 15 Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken You are a structured and analytical professional with a strong quality mindset. You enjoy working with others, communicating across different functions and turning regulatory requirements into practical solutions. You are also: Curious and motivated to stay up to date with GxP validation requirements Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your area Skilled at identifying opportunities for improvement and solving problems Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution We offer you: Meaningful work in purpose driven organisation, Health for life Great team spirit and fun colleagues from Sweden, Denmark and Finland Interesting forward leaning organisation with high ambitious for sustainability Organisation which gives independency and responsibility to develop Organisation with Scandinavian view and some travelling Interesting business in the middle of the health industry from B2B service business to B2C customer relations. Terms of Employment: This is a permanent full-time position, and we'd want you to start the soonest This position is based in Espoo The selected person will undergo a drug test and a concise security clearance in accordance with the Security Clearance Act, which is a prerequisite for the establishment of an employment relationship. The Employment is within the Oriola Group – below you can read about our great company Application: If you feel this is your next career step, please send your application, CV and salary expectation in English no later than 08.11.2026. We will start recruitment interviews with the applicable candidates already during the application period. We hope to hear from you soon! Contact: For further information, please contact Aino Kylmänen, Quality Director, tel +358504292877 on Thursday 22.10.2026 between 10.00-12.00 or on Tuesday 27.10.2026 between 14.00-16.00