Validation Specialist

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 * Cleaning validation activities, develop protocols, sampling strategies, set limits, and compile reports * Perform temperature mapping and requalification of GMP-critical equipment * Draft and maintain validation documentation, including master plans and SOPs * Collaborate closely with QA, Engineering, and Production to ensure compliance with minimal disruption * Support internal and external audits and inspections * Stay current with regulatory guidelines (Annex 15, ISO 13485, EudraLex Vol 4) and drive process improvements What You’ll Bring: * 2+ years' validation experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment * Hands-on experience with cleaning validation, including protocol writing and execution. * Knowledge of Annex 11, Annex 15, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 * Familiarity with calibration principles, validation lifecycle, and documentation standards * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Why Apply? * Join a well-established pharmaceutical company known for quality and innovation * Greats benefits packages that includes Annual Incentive Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance * Be part of a supportive, collaborative team environment * Play a key role in high-impact projects that matter * Benefit from professional development opportunities and a structured career path