SciPro are currently supporting a leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company with their search for a Validation Engineer to join them in Ireland on a long-term contract.

Working within the Quality function and as part of the Validation team, the Validation Engineer will play a key role in planning, coordinating, delivering and documenting validation activities across the site. The role will have a particular focus on Process, Transport and Cleaning Validation, while also providing support for the qualification of equipment, systems, facilities, utilities and laboratory systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, execute and report on Process, Transport and Cleaning Validation activities, including cleaning verification and monitoring.
• Support the qualification of equipment, systems, facilities, utilities and laboratory systems, including the preparation, execution and review of IQ, OQ and PQ documentation.
• Prepare validation protocols, technical reports and other supporting documentation, ensuring appropriate control of validation records and compliance with site procedures.
• Coordinate ongoing process verification, cleaning monitoring and equipment requalification activities to ensure processes, products, equipment and systems remain in a validated and qualified state.
• Provide validation support for industrial transfers, internal transfers and process optimisation initiatives.
• Investigate and support the resolution of validation-related deviations and non-conformances, contributing to root cause investigations, problem-solving activities and risk assessments.
• Work closely with validation representatives across different departments, coordinating activities and ensuring adherence to company validation policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, review and maintain SOPs, policies and the Validation Master Plan, ensuring these reflect the site's validation strategy and support delivery of project timelines and site KPIs.
• Deliver training and guidance to personnel involved in the execution and implementation of validation activities.
• Maintain awareness of current industry standards, regulatory expectations and best practices relating to validation, while ensuring registration compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections and other quality and compliance activities, working in accordance with Change Management and Quality Management System procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 2–3 years' experience working within a validation-focused role.
• Strong understanding of validation principles, procedures and practical execution.
• Previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing or quality environment.

If you feel that you meet the above requirements, please apply within or email me on e.lentell@sciproglobal.com with a copy of your CV.