Validation Project Manager - Cleaning & Process

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Validation Project Manager to oversee Cleaning and Process Validation projects at a biologics manufacturing site in South East England. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards while managing cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in validation within a pharmaceutical setting and demonstrate the ability to influence teams effectively. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to the success of critical initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in cleaning and process validation within GMP settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cleaning and Process Validation projects ensuring GMP compliance.
• Prepare and execute validation lifecycle documents and reports.

Skills

Cleaning Validation

Process Validation

GMP Compliance

Regulatory Alignment

Project Management

Education

Degree in Scientific Discipline

Degree in Engineering Discipline

Tools

URS

IQ

PQ

OQ

Job description

Job Description

Walker Cole International is supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the search for a Validation Project Manager - Cleaning & Process to join their site based in South East England.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Cleaning and Process Validation programme across a biologics manufacturing site. You will ensure GMP compliance and regulatory alignment in validation strategy and execution, whilst acting as the subject matter expert for cross-functional projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver Cleaning Validation and Process Validation projects, ensuring alignment with internal standards and MHRA/FDA requirements.
• Prepare, review, and execute validation lifecycle documents including protocols (URS, IQ, PQ, OQ etc.) and reports.
• Collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering functions to maintain validated status and support capital project initiatives.
• Author and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, and policy documents aligned with validation standards.

Experience Required:

• A degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Relevant industry experience in cleaning and/or process validation within a GMP pharmaceutical setting.
• Strong understanding of EU and FDA regulatory expectations for validation and quality compliance.
• Proven ability to manage validation projects and influence cross-functional teams.

Good Manufacturing Practice | GMP | MHRA | Process Qualification | Cleaning Validation | URS | IQ | PQ | OQ | Qualification | Validation | FDA