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Technical Validation and Quality Lead

Stone, Kent
10 months ago
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Technical and Validation Quality Lead

North Kent (hybrid working)

£45-50k + bonus + bens

Monday to Friday (flexi hours)

We are delighted to bring to the market a brand new Technical and Validation Quality Lead role working for an incredibly sought-after employer within a scientific field, who offer a range of benefits and opportunities to their workforce.

Duties for this role include:

Offering sound technical leadership to the Quality Assurance team

Managing complaints from start to finish ensuring meticulous investigation of any technical product related issues

Proactive problem solving any technical quality issues, from raw material through to finish products

Liaising directly with a range of b2b customers ensuring the highest levels of technical accuracy and customer service, in person as well as over the phone and in writing

Management of all validation processes across the site maintaining and updating the validation plan, accurately documenting all changes

Extensive accurate record keeping using Oracle

Overseeing all validation processes and reporting before final sign-off

Ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards  

Monitoring performance of the quality team, gathering and analysing data

Continuous improvement through review of audits both internal and external

Any other duties as required

To be considered for this fantastic Technical Validation Lead role, you will be:

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) within a relevant field (chemistry, materials science, food, life sciences or similar)

Working within Validation within a relevant sector (ideally healthcare)

A clear leader as demonstrated through your skills and experience

Technically minded with the ability to relay complex information in a clear and concise fashion

An organized, methodical project manager

Experienced in managing validation processes from start to finish within a healthcare setting: process, test method, cleaning, FUE

Flexible and able to drive with your own transport (essential)

Able to work in the UK permanently with NO restrictions (sponsorship will not be offered for this position)

The BEST candidates for this role will also have:

Knowledge of Oracle

Up to date knowledge of cGMP and ISO 9001:2015

Experience working with/knowledge of the FMEA process

A Pharmaceutical background

There are a million reasons why you’d want to work for this business, including:

Global market leader with significant opportunities for progression

Forward thinking investors in people

Values led ethos with shared goal of improving lives for people!

Flexible, hybrid working

Generous benefits package including private medical & dental cover

25 days holiday + BH with opportunity to buy further days

Annual bonus

State-of-the-art facilities

Subsidised canteen on site!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! If you’re looking for that next step in your Technical Validation and Quality career, please APPLY ONLINE NOW!

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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