Validation Lead (2 years contract)

Smith & Nephew; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company is seeking a talented individual to lead critical validation projects. You will own validation activities for new processes and technologies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The successful applicant will have a STEM degree and experience in process validation within manufacturing. This role offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and paid holidays

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Broad experience in process validation within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of documentation and quality systems.
• Ability to create efficient, compliant validation plans.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of validation activities for new processes and technologies.
• Develop site-wide validation master plans and create data-driven protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams.

Skills

Process validation

Project management

Statistical methods

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Degree in STEM discipline

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you ready to lead critical validation projects that ensure our advanced medical technologies meet the highest standards? This is your chance to make a real impact on patient outcomes while driving innovation and compliance in a global organization.

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

You. Unlimited.

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• 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

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