Validation Officer, Pharmaceutical/GMP

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Today
£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
21 Apr 2026 (Today)

Validation Officer, Pharmaceutical/GMP

Location: Stevenage

Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience

Russell Taylor Group is partnering up with an established pharmaceutical/ingredients manufacturing company who are growing their validation team, the validation officer will play a vital role in the development of the process validation, cleaning, computerised systems and utilities; through implementation and preservation. This is a great time to join our client's business as they go through this process change.

The Role:

• Plan, execute, and document validation and qualification activities in line with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and Client procedures, ensuring all systems and processes are fit for purpose.

• Own and deliver the Site Validation Master Plan (SVMP), tracking progress, managing timelines, and escalating risks or delays.

• Lead and perform URS, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities across a range of projects, including Process, Cleaning, Computerised Systems, and Utilities Validation as required.

• Prepare and maintain high-quality commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation in line with regulatory expectations and internal standards.

• Manage validation deliverables including test scripts, protocols, reports, and risk assessments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Review qualification activities and implement corrective actions where required.

• Assess engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, data sheets) and coordinate P&ID walkdowns to verify system design and installation.

• Maintain clear, audit-ready validation records and investigate any deviations or unexpected results during testing.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and submissions, ensuring validation activities meet required standards.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate validation requirements and ensure project alignment.

• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory, cGMP, and Health & Safety standards.

The Person:

• Will hold a degree in a relevant/ STEM related subject or significant experience in a validation role in an cGMP setting.

• Essential to have validation experience (NOT EQUIPMENT/ LAB BASED), working in a cGMP setting.

• Experienced in an array of validation activities (process, equipment, computerised, utilities etc), experienced in delivering the site validation master plan.

• Strong project management and interpersonal skills needed.

• Strong cGMP knowledge.

• Experienced across different computerised systems.

• Experienced in IQ, OQ and PQ.

• Able to commute to site/ fully onsite role.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

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