Process Validation Specialist

£55.0 to £70.0 per hour, Competitive Rate

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

22/03/2026

Your new company You will be joining a well established pharmaceutical manufacturer during a period of increased project activity.

The site operates to the highest GMP standards and supports both commercial and development programmes.

As part of a wider push to strengthen validation readiness and project delivery, they are seeking short-term specialist support to help drive key validation work to completion.

Your new role In this contract position, you will support sitewide process and cleaning validation activities, focusing on the planning and execution of validation studies linked to PPQ batches, tech transfer work streams, and ongoing process optimisation.

You will be responsible for drafting and updating validation protocols and reports, coordinating study execution on the manufacturing floor, analysing results, and ensuring documentation is completed to GMP standards.

You will work closely with QA, QC, Operations and Process Engineering to ensure all validation tasks meet regulatory and internal quality expectations.

You will also provide support with audit preparation, change controls, and new product introduction activities as required.

What you'll need to succeed A Science/Engineering-based degree, e.g.

B.Sc. or M.Sc.

Minimum 3 years' experience delivering process and cleaning validation within the pharmaceutical industry (sterile experience desirable) Strong knowledge of GMP, EU/US regulations, Orange Guide requirements, and risk‑based validation approaches Hands-on experience with PPQ, protocol authorship, data evaluation, deviations, and technical reporting Competence using Excel and/or statistical tools such as Minitab Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across operational and quality teams Ability to work at pace, manage competing deadlines, and deliver high quality documentation in a regulated environment Full Right to Work in the UK.

No sponsorship provided What you'll get in return This contract offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact on critical validation deliverables within a respected pharmaceutical manufacturer.

You will work closely with technical and quality teams, gain exposure to key project work streams, and play a central role in maintaining compliance and enabling upcoming production milestones.

Competitive Rate What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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