Overview
In this role you will lead and develop a validation function within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment, driving validation excellence and regulatory readiness. You will partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to ensure facilities, equipment, systems, and processes meet cGMP requirements and EudraLex Volume 4 expectations. You shape validation strategy and documentation, supporting ongoing compliance and continuous improvement. This is a leadership-heavy position with a focus on cross-functional impact and technical authority.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- benefits package
- career development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Coordinate validation activities for facilities, equipment, systems, and processes in line with GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)
- Lead, mentor and develop the validation team, including recruitment and performance management
- Create and maintain validation procedures, VMPs, SOPs, and best practices to ensure compliance and effectiveness
- Prepare, execute, and review validation protocols and reports per regulatory and company requirements
- Ensure validation documents are updated and maintained in response to evolving regulations
Key requirements
- Degree-level qualification in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related scientific discipline
- Minimum 10 years' experience in validation within GMP-regulated pharma manufacturing
- Proven leadership and people-management experience in validation teams
- Experience authoring and executing validation protocols, reports, procedures, and VMPs
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to work independently and collaboratively
- strong communication
- stakeholder management
- organisational skills
- GMP/cGMP knowledge
- EudraLex Volume 4; Annex 11; Annex 15
- Validation Master Plans (VMPs)
Validation Manager in Kent employer: Hyper Recruitment Solutions
As a leading life sciences organisation based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment that empowers our employees to drive meaningful change in scientific operations. Our hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance while providing ample opportunities for professional growth through hands-on project leadership and collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Join us to be part of a culture that values continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence in laboratory systems and operational infrastructure.
Contact Details:
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
