Validation Project Manager - Cleaning & Process

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Validation Project Manager to oversee Cleaning and Process Validation at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in South East England. This pivotal role involves ensuring GMP compliance and regulatory alignment, managing validation projects, and collaborating across various functions to maintain validated status. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in validation within a GMP environment and a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of critical projects that uphold the highest standards of quality in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Cleaning and Process Validation projects ensuring 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

SOPs

Work Instructions

Job description

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Client:

Walker Cole International

Location:

Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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