Validation Specialist

Maidstone
11 months ago
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Validation Specialist | Pharmaceutical | Kent | Permanent | up to £55,000 DOE

Are you a Validation Specialist with a passion for cleaning validation, GMP compliance, and equipment qualification? Join a leading pharmaceutical company where your work will directly contribute to safe, high-quality pharmaceutical production.

What You’ll Do:



Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ/PV) for equipment, facilities, and processes

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Cleaning validation activities, develop protocols, sampling strategies, set limits, and compile reports

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Perform temperature mapping and requalification of GMP-critical equipment

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Draft and maintain validation documentation, including master plans and SOPs

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Collaborate closely with QA, Engineering, and Production to ensure compliance with minimal disruption

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Support internal and external audits and inspections

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Stay current with regulatory guidelines (Annex 15, ISO 13485, EudraLex Vol 4) and drive process improvements

What You’ll Bring:

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2+ years' validation experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment

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Hands-on experience with cleaning validation, including protocol writing and execution.

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Knowledge of Annex 11, Annex 15, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485

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Familiarity with calibration principles, validation lifecycle, and documentation standards

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Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive

Why Apply?

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Join a well-established pharmaceutical company known for quality and innovation

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Greats benefits packages that includes Annual Incentive Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance

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Be part of a supportive, collaborative team environment

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Play a key role in high-impact projects that matter

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Benefit from professional development opportunities and a structured career path

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