Validation Lead (2 years fixed term contract)

Validation Lead (2 years contract) at Smith+Ne.

Life. Unlimited.

At Smith+Ne we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

What will you be doing?

You’ll take ownership of validation activities for new processes, technologies, and modifications to existing systems. From developing site‑wide validation master plans to creating data‑driven protocols, you’ll ensure every piece of equipment and process meets regulatory and quality requirements before it reaches commercial manufacturing. You’ll collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams, lead complex benchmarking, and coach others to embed best practices—all while shaping the future of our Hull site.

What will you need to be successful?

• Hold a degree in a STEM discipline and bring broad experience in process validation within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and knowledge of documentation and quality systems
• Apply statistical methods and risk‑based approaches to create efficient, compliant validation plans
• Communicate effectively and lead cross‑functional teams through complex technical challenges

Benefits

Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options

Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours so we can give back to our communities

Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more

Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles)

Training: Hands‑on, team‑customised, mentorship

Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

City of Kingston Upon Hull, England, United Kingdom