Vakula Connect is our regular update for consultants deciding where to take their next assignment and for clients planning their next programme. This edition covers Q3 2025.
Market signals
- E6(R3) took effect in the EU in July and FDA finalised the Computer Software Assurance guidance in September; both reward teams that can document risk-based decisions.
- Validation engineers who could write CSA packages were booked for long contracts.
- Clinical hiring was steady with continued emphasis on oversight and data governance skills.
Roles in demand this quarter
Titles that recurred in client requisitions: Validation Engineer (CSA), Clinical Data Manager, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Cloud Security Engineer. Current openings are always on our careers page.
Signal to leaders
The disciplines that were hardest to fill were the ones where clients needed judgement as well as capacity; briefing for the judgement shortened time-to-fill.
At Vakula
Our validation practice moved its standard package to the CSA model, and the monitoring team updated its plan templates to E6(R3).
For consultants
Rate, duration, location and client are disclosed before you decide to interview; you get feedback after every submission; there are no fees to candidates at any stage. Send your resume.
For clients
Send one requisition and judge the shortlist. Start here.
Join the conversation
Tell us what you are working through at info@vakulatech.com; we may feature the question in a future edition.