Validation Manager

Location: Prescot

Validation Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location:

Merseyside / North Liverpool

Permanent | Competitive Salary £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the Merseyside / North Liverpool area is seeking an experienced Validation Manager to join their Quality function. This is a key role within a well‑established site, supporting a broad range of validation activities and driving a modern, compliant validation approach across the facility.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the QA & Compliance Manager, you’ll take ownership of the site’s validation programme, ensuring all activities align with the Validation Master Plan and current industry standards. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams, support new product introductions, and play a vital role in inspection readiness and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities of the Validation Manager

* Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of site validation activities in line with the Validation Master Plan, covering cleaning, process, mixing, filling, and re‑validation.

* Oversee ICH Q3D Elemental Impurities and PDE/HBEL assessments, ensuring compliance with current regulatory expectations.

* Conduct risk assessments, deviation reviews, and CAPA evaluations from a validation perspective, ensuring robust GMP compliance.

* Provide validation expertise to support NPD/NPI projects, regulatory submissions, and cross‑functional change controls.

* Contribute to inspection readiness, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of a modern validation culture, while leading and mentoring a small team.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing validation

* Degree in a Life Sciences or Engineering discipline (advantageous)

* Minimum of 3 years’ hands‑on validation experience

* Proven expertise in ICH Q3D Elemental Impurities and PDE assessments

* Solid understanding of GMP and modern validation principles

* Experience supporting change controls, deviations, and continuous improvement

* Confident communicator able to influence across departments and manage competing priorities