Database & Data Migration Consultant
Location: Southern France (exact site location to be discussed)
Contract: 3-6 months (extension potential)
Working Pattern: Primarily onsite
Languages: Fluent French required
Overview
We are currently seeking experienced GMP Database & Data Migration Consultants to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing modernization programme. The successful consultant will play a key role in the upgrade, migration and remediation of regulated systems and associated data environments within a GMP-regulated setting.
This is a hands-on delivery role focused on executing data migration activities, database upgrades, data reconciliation, validation support and system integration activities. We are looking for candidates with proven experience working within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, where data integrity, compliance and traceability are critical.
The programme involves the modernization of legacy manufacturing, laboratory and business systems, requiring consultants who can work closely with Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, QC and IT teams to ensure compliant and successful migration of regulated data.
Key Responsibilities
* Support database modernization, upgrade and migration initiatives across GMP-regulated systems.
* Execute data extraction, transformation, cleansing, migration, verification and reconciliation activities.
* Develop migration plans, data mappings, transformation rules and verification protocols.
* Perform data quality assessments and resolve data integrity, consistency and traceability issues.
* Support migration of regulated records from legacy systems into upgraded platforms.
* Write and execute SQL queries, scripts and validation activities where required.
* Support integration activities between laboratory, manufacturing, ERP, quality and business systems.
* Execute testing and verification activities to ensure migrated data remains accurate, complete and compliant.
* Support validation documentation, risk assessments, traceability activities and project deliverables.
* Ensure compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, ALCOA+, Annex 11 and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
* Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs and remediation activities as required.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, QC, Engineering and IT.
Preferred Experience
* Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine, sterile manufacturing or other GMP-regulated environments.
* Hands-on experience delivering database migration, system migration or data remediation projects.
* Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases, data historians and regulated data environments.
* Experience supporting systems such as LIMS, MES, SAP, ERP platforms, laboratory systems and manufacturing systems.
* Understanding of Data Integrity principles including ALCOA+, audit trails, electronic records and data governance requirements.
* Experience developing and executing migration plans, reconciliation activities and verification protocols.
* Familiarity with GAMP 5, EU GMP Annex 11 and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
* Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Recent experience supporting system upgrades, modernization initiatives, migration programmes or remediation projects within GMP-regulated environments.
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