Validation Engineer Job Details | STADA Arzneimittel AG

STADA; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead technology transfers and product launches. In this role, you'll take ownership of the site validation program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational objectives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a scientific field and 6-8 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing within GMP-regulated industries. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a range of employee benefits, all while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Join a team that values integrity, entrepreneurship, and agility in shaping the future of health care.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site subsidised canteen

Health benefits through Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

Free winter flu jab

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing in GMP-regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience in validation and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfers and product launches at the site.
• Act as validation expert, ensuring compliance and inspection readiness.

Skills

Validation Expertise

Statistical Analysis (Minitab)

Quality Management Systems

Process Knowledge in Pharmaceutical Production

Collaboration Skills

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

Degree in Pharmaceutical Technology

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Validation Engineer

Huddersfield | United Kingdom (GB) | Full-time | Fixed-term

The position is limited for 10 months.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead technology transfers, product launches, and commercialization activities at the site, ensuring alignment with regulatory, financial, and operational objectives.
• Take ownership of the site validation program, covering new and existing products, systems, and continuous process improvements.
• Act as the go-to expert in validation, offering strategic guidance and introducing innovative practices that support site compliance and inspection readiness.
• Support execution of validation activities, including process validations, re-validations, Annual Monitoring Batches (AMB), and regulatory batch coordination.
• Review and ensure technical accuracy of validation protocols, reports, and manufacturing process transfer documentation.
• Analyze process and product data using statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) to deepen process understanding and ensure control of critical parameters.
• Drive risk assessments and maintain Quality Risk Analyses (QRAs), contributing to investigations, root cause analysis, and data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate across departments to align validation and tech transfer plans, ensuring visibility, timely execution, and clear communication.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members, helping them meet quality, GMP, and HSE standards while building a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Represent MS&T in audits, PMO meetings, validation councils, and industry forums to share expertise and ensure compliance with current and evolving standards.

What We Are Looking For

• A degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field forms the foundation of your expertise.
• Bring 6–8 years of combined experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Technology Transfer (e.g., Validation/QA), or allied GMP-regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, validation, or QA/QC, ideally with a strong presence on the shop floor.
• Solid understanding of cGMP, GDP, and regulatory expectations within the pharmaceutical landscape.
• Proven ability to ensure and drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement within cross-functional teams.
• Strong process knowledge across pharmaceutical production, with a clear grasp of validation principles and regulatory requirements.
• Comfortable working with Quality Management Systems and familiar with industry best practices.
• Advanced training in GMP and a proactive mindset toward maintaining compliance and inspection readiness.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other tools to analyze data, present findings, and support decision-making.
• Known for bringing technical depth, a quality-first mindset, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do.

How We Care For You

At Thornton & Ross, our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• On-site subsidised canteen.
• Health benefits provided through our Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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