Remote UK: Senior Sterilization Validation Scientist

Convatec; Rhymney; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec is seeking a Senior Sterilization Validation Scientist to drive sterilization strategies and sterility assurance across global sites. You will lead cross-functional teams, influence product quality, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in a fast-paced healthcare manufacturing environment.

You will provide scientific leadership on sterilization programs, oversee validation protocols and risk assessments, and collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory, and Supply Chain

Qualifications

• Strong experience in sterilization validation across EO, irradiation, steam and other technologies.
• Experience in sterility assurance and contamination control.
• Knowledge of ISO 11135, ISO 11137, ISO 17665 and ISO 11737 standards.
• Experience supporting medical device or pharmaceutical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead sterilization validation and requalification activities across EO, radiation, steam and other sterilization technologies.
• Provide scientific leadership on sterilization and microbiological matters for new product introductions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory Affairs and Supply Chain to ensure robust contamination control.
• Review and approve technical documentation related to sterilization validation and microbiological control systems.
• Mentor junior scientists and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Sterilization validation

Microbiology

Contamination control

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Cross-functional leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's in Microbiology or related field

Master's degree (considered)

Job description

Convatec is seeking a Senior Sterilization Validation Scientist to drive sterilization strategies and sterility assurance across global sites. You will lead cross-functional teams, influence product quality, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in a fast-paced healthcare manufacturing environment.

You will provide scientific leadership on sterilization programs, oversee validation protocols and risk assessments, and collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory, and Supply Chain