Validation Specialist

Job-ID Reference
26-01708

Job summary:

We are seeking an experienced Validation Specialist to support validation activities in a GMP-regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in equipment, facility, utility, and/or process validation, including IQ, OQ, and PQ activities. This role will support validation lifecycle activities in a GMP/GxP-regulated environment, working closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Validation teams to ensure compliance with applicable FDA regulations and industry standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Plan, develop, execute, and document validation and qualification activities in accordance with approved procedures and GMP requirements.

Develop, review, and execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols and prepare comprehensive validation reports.

Support equipment, facility, utility, and process validation activities throughout the validation lifecycle.

Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for new and modified systems and equipment.

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful validation execution.

Develop and maintain validation documentation, including protocols, reports, test scripts, traceability matrices, and validation plans.

Identify, investigate, and document deviations and validation discrepancies, and support appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).Perform and document risk assessments in support of validation and qualification activities.

Ensure validation activities comply with GMP/GxP requirements, FDA regulations, company procedures, and applicable industry standards.

Review engineering and technical documentation to ensure requirements are suitable for qualification and validation.

Education & Experience:

10 years of experience in Validation within Pharma, Biotech, or Life Sciences Hands-on experience with IQ, OQ, and PQExperience with equipment, facility, utility, or process validation

Strong knowledge of GMP, GxP, and FDA regulations

Experience developing and executing validation protocols and reports

Experience with deviations, CAPA, change controls, and risk assessments

Experience supporting FAT/SAT, commissioning, and qualification activities

Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Ability to work with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Validation teams