Validation Technician

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to make lives better through trusted health and wellness solutions, accessible to all. We are proud to be a top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over-the-counter and infant formula. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Description Overview

• Preparation and execution of validation protocols according to the Validation master plans and schedules in Process Validation (including Performance Qualification, product hold time and transport studies), Equipment Qualification, Cleaning Validation, Computer Systems Validation, Spreadsheet Validation and execution and reporting of temperature profile mapping for Quality Critical equipment.
• Conduct periodic lifecycle reviews for each of the validation disciplines.
• Support Improvement projects with technical input and participating in problem-solving teams (e.g., CAPA, Quality Event, Kaizen).

Scope of the Role

• Generate and assist in the completion of qualification and validation protocols to enable the compliant and efficient introduction of new or changed products, processes, equipment, computer systems, spreadsheets and cleaning procedures.
• Report results and findings following execution of protocols.
• Conduct lifecycle reviews for products/processes, equipment, cleaning processes, computer systems, spreadsheets and temperature profiles for quality critical temperature-controlled equipment.

Process Improvement

• Work in collaboration with Quality Engineering and Operational Excellence to provide validation and qualification expertise in improvement initiatives.
• Provide data via validations to support product control plans and risk assessment processes.
• Take an active role in CAPA action teams, QE investigation teams and Kaizen events where required.

Risk Assessment

• Identify via risk assessment, validation and qualification requirements for both new and changes to existing products, processes, equipment, cleaning procedures, computer systems and spreadsheets.

Other

• To undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time in order to support the Perrigo business.
• Consistently views product quality and GMP compliance as a personal responsibility.
• Takes ownership for quality in their area and/or activities conducted by them and does not assume that errors will be caught by someone else.
• Only carries out tasks they are trained to complete and proactively highlights quality issues and potential solutions to their leader.

Experience Required

• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed – although it is not envisaged that this will be a regular or frequent occurrence.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of validation or process engineering roles in the pharmaceutical or other regulated industry.
• Knowledge of GMP and its application in validation and change management and improvement processes, ability to learn new regulations.
• Ideally experience of working in an environment employing some elements of lean management, but not essential.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of 'America's Best Employers by State 2024'.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.