Sr. Global Technical Consultant (f/m/d) Pharma & Personal Care

Ecolab

Vimercate, ITremote globalPosted Aug 6, 2026
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About the role

At Ecolab, making the world a cleaner, safer place is our business. In the Life Sciences division, we are committed to providing complete solutions for the Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Industries. We achieve this by providing comprehensive solutions and technical know-how focused on ensuring product quality and safety in cleaning, sanitation and contamination control while improving operational efficiency.

Ecolab is a company committed to growth and we believe that the role of Global Technical Consultant is one of the keys to our success in the Life Sciences division. As leaders in cleaning and disinfection, we are committed to driving business growth while providing individuals with a range of developmental career opportunities. The members of our team have an opportunity to help customers meet their goals, differentiate Ecolab from competition and impact achievement of growth targets.

Position Purpose:

The Sr. Global Technical Consultant (GTC) role is designed to work alongside customers at their facilities to identify improvement opportunities related to cleaning, disinfection, plant hygiene, driving value through improved product quality, employee and operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance. This service is a key differentiator for Ecolab’s existing and potential customers.

The candidate will be expected to provide support/input for customers in the Personal Care and Pharmaceutical sectors related to cleaning and disinfection, application of Ecolab products and industry best practices. They will provide clean-in-place and clean-out-of-place optimization through technical visits and site surveys. They will provide cleaning validation guidance and training to customers to ensure compliant cleaning processes once implemented. The role will also provide guidance to internal and external customers on “best practice” processes and products which can support these activities. The role is responsible for technically supporting the implementation of improvements and providing a link between customers and the internal sales teams.

This role will be Europe-based but responsibilities may include liaising with customers and the sales team and traveling to international customer sites as needed.

This is a remote role. Location in Italy.

Main Responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise to resolve complex customer problems across a broad base of Personal Care and Pharmaceutical manufacturing applications

Conduct customer technical visits and site surveys, reviewing customer processes and the cleaning/disinfection products in place to ensure they are both compliant and efficient, making documented recommendations and supporting any changes

Assist the customer in their change control process, which may include project management support, SOP guidance, and validation training

Conduct customer-facing seminars and internal training on GMPs, cleaning validation principles, cleaning & disinfection best practices, and cleaning technologies

Assist in communicating best practices and key learnings to the greater field sales organization

Provide leadership on unique customer projects which are beyond the expected technical ability of Account Managers, Regional Managers, or Business Development Managers

Ensure brand standards and awareness, accuracy and completion of final reports in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (BSc or equivalent) degree in Life Sciences, preferably with operations or engineering focus

10 years of practical experience in relevant industry

Experience in understanding and troubleshooting of cleaning and CIP operations

Ability to travel 50%+ of time based on customer needs

Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills

Valid driver’s license

Ability to obtain Visas for International travel

Fluent in English, Italian

No immigration sponsorship available for this opportunity

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Life Sciences field, preferably in Operations or Engineering

Experience or familiarity with the Life Sciences industry (Pharmaceutical and/or Personal Care)

Demonstrated proficiency with internal or external auditing

Demonstrated project leadership and understanding of change control processes

Ability to take initiative, work independently and prioritize multiple projects with strong follow-through

Flexibility to work on and control different projects at the same time while still meeting deadlines

Previous experience in GMP production sites

Fluent in English and Italian

Understanding regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. MHRA, FDA, HPRA)

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.

Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.

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Compensation Range:

The annual total compensation range for this position is 63,800-79,700-95,700 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms.

Benefits:

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

Collective Agreement Information (Italy):

In Italy, Ecolab applies the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Chemical Industry (CCNL Industria Chimica).

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.

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