Walker Cole International is currently supporting a leading pharmaceutical organisation in the search for a Validation Specialist to join their Quality Assurance function at a state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing site in South East England.

This position is key to supporting the validation and qualification of facilities, utilities, equipment, and processes. The successful candidate will contribute directly to quality assurance activities by reviewing and approving validation documentation, ensuring compliance with both internal procedures and global regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

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Support the delivery of validation activities in line with the Site Validation Master Plan (SVMP).

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Review and approve validation lifecycle documentation including FAT/SAT protocols, commissioning, and qualification reports.

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Act as QA representative for validation-related change controls, investigations, and deviations.

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Provide support during audits as SME for validation, qualification, and contamination control.

Experience Required:

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A degree in a science, engineering, or microbiology-related field, or equivalent validation/QA qualifications.

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Proven experience in validation and qualification within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharma environment.

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Understanding of EU GMP, GxP compliance, and validation regulations.

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Excellent interpersonal and documentation review skills, with experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.

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