Validation / QA Improvement Specialist - Pharmaceutical
4 days ago
Bolton
Validation / QA Improvement Specialist (6-Month FTC) Location: Bolton, site-based Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract (potential to extend) Department: Quality Assurance Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Validation / QA Improvement Specialist to join our client's QA team on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role will support critical validation activities across equipment, processes, and computerised systems while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards and in supporting the ongoing development of the QA team. Key Responsibilities: • Support all validation and ongoing continuous improvement activities, • Provide validation and continuous improvement training to the QA team, • Develop and execute validation protocols. Create and carry out tests for equipment, processes, and computer systems to ensure they meet predetermined specifications., • Conduct equipment and process validation: Perform and document testing for installation, operation, and performance qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new or modified equipment and processes. Additional Responsibilities: • Ensure validation activities are compliant with regulatory requirements., • Review and approve validation documentation, protocols, and reports as required., • Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change control activities related to validated systems., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and Quality teams to support validation timelines., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of validation processes, templates, and training materials. The ideal candidate for this role will have the following background: • Proven experience in QA validation within a regulated environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech, or manufacturing)., • Strong working knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ, equipment validation, process validation, and computerized system validation., • Experience developing and executing validation protocols and reports., • Ability to deliver training and support QA team capability development., • Strong documentation skills and attention to detail., • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Why Join? This 6-month FTC offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful validation and quality initiatives within a well-established QA function, while gaining exposure to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement activities.