Senior Validation & Maintenance Manager

ACCPRO; Kildare; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCPRO is seeking a Senior Validation & Maintenance Manager to oversee validation, engineering, facilities, and maintenance activities across Co. Kildare and Dublin as needed.

You will ensure equipment, facilities and systems remain reliable and compliant within a regulated GMP environment. The role requires strong leadership of engineering, maintenance or validation teams, plus proven project management and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and successful regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor- or master-level degree in an engineering/validation-related field.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, validation, and equipment qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation, engineering, facilities and maintenance activities across multiple sites.
• Ensure equipment, facilities and systems remain compliant, reliable and fit for purpose in a GMP environment.
• Manage audits, contractor relationships and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Engineering Leadership

Validation & Regulatory

Project & Risk Management

Continuous Improvement

People Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Validation, Manufacturing or related field

Job description

Senior Validation & Maintenance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Validation & Maintenance Manager to join a leading pharmaceutical/life sciences organisation based across Co. Kildare and Dublin as needed.

You will lead validation, engineering, facilities and maintenance activities across multiple sites, ensuring equipment, facilities and systems remain reliable, compliant and fit for purpose within a regulated GMP environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Validation, Manufacturing or related field
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of GMP and validation
• Experience with equipment qualification, facilities and utilities
• Knowledge of HVAC and cleanroom environments
• Proven leadership of engineering, maintenance or validation teams
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Experience with contractors, audits and regulatory inspections
• Knowledge of HPRA, EMA and FDA requirements

Key Skills:

• Technical & Engineering Leadership
• Validation & Regulatory Compliance
• Project & Risk Management
• Continuous Improvement
• People Leadership
• Stakeholder Management

If you're an experienced engineering, validation or maintenance leader looking for a senior opportunity within a regulated environment, we'd love to hear from you.