Validation Specialist, Pharmaceutical
Location: Derby
Salary: £30,000- £34,000 depending on experience (company bonus too)
Hours: Monday - Fridays days 35h per week
Russell Taylor is working exclusively with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer (CMO) who are very much growing; backed by significant investment, new leadership, and modernised validation systems and processes, the company is expanding its validation team at this time. The Validation Specialist (level 3) will play a vital role in the development of validation team too.
The role:
Plan and execute validation activities in line with site validation plans and project timelines.
• Author and maintain validation protocols and reports across multiple validation areas such as:
ØCleaning validation
ØComputerised systems validation
ØEquipment and utilities qualification
ØProcess validation
• Interpret validation data against predefined acceptance criteria and document outcomes appropriately.
• Execute validation activities while minimising disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver validation programmes and report outcomes.
• Maintain validated status of systems, processes, equipment, utilities and cleaning procedures.
• Support and participate in site validation projects and cross-functional teams.
• Generate and execute protocols and reports for non-routine quality or validation-related projects.
• Review analytical data generated by the QC laboratory as part of validation activities.
• Maintain and report validation-related KPIs to support quality performance monitoring.
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits, including completion of corrective actions where required.
• Investigate non-conformances, performing root cause analysis and risk assessment.
• Support the ongoing maintenance of the Site Validation Master Plan (VMP).
• Ensure validation procedures, SOPs and work instructions, remain compliant and up to date.
• Review and approve validation documentation where required.
• Provide guidance and training to junior validation team members.
The Person:
• Will hold a degree (or equivalent) in a STEM related subject, or have sufficient experience validation experience (process and equipment) in a GMP- setting
• Substantial validation experience (process and/or equipment) in a cGMP setting, to be clear we aren't looking for method validation experience for this role in QC settings.
• Experience working in a quality environment (cGMP/ MHRA)
• Experience working with data review and using IT systems to communicate results effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills needed, fluent in English (written and verbal)
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