Validation Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead and develop a validation function within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment, driving validation excellence and regulatory readiness. You will partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to ensure facilities, equipment, systems, and processes meet cGMP requirements and EudraLex Volume 4 expectations. You shape validation strategy and documentation, supporting ongoing compliance and continuous improvement. This is a leadership-heavy position with a focus on cross-functional impact and technical authority.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• benefits package
• career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate validation activities for facilities, equipment, systems, and processes in line with GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)
• Lead, mentor and develop the validation team, including recruitment and performance management
• Create and maintain validation procedures, VMPs, SOPs, and best practices to ensure compliance and effectiveness
• Prepare, execute, and review validation protocols and reports per regulatory and company requirements
• Ensure validation documents are updated and maintained in response to evolving regulations

Key requirements

• Degree-level qualification in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related scientific discipline
• Minimum 10 years' experience in validation within GMP-regulated pharma manufacturing
• Proven leadership and people-management experience in validation teams
• Experience authoring and executing validation protocols, reports, procedures, and VMPs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to work independently and collaboratively

• strong communication
• stakeholder management
• organisational skills
• GMP/cGMP knowledge
• EudraLex Volume 4; Annex 11; Annex 15
• Validation Master Plans (VMPs)

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