QA Validation Engineer

7 days ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Hobson Prior Full time
QA Validation Specialist – Pharmaceuticals, Biotech

Hobson Prior is seeking a QA Validation Specialist to support the qualification and validation of equipment, computerised systems, facilities, and utilities in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with GMP standards and maintaining a validated state across site operations. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams to support ongoing and project-based validation activities.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and approve qualification and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment, systems, facilities, and utilities.
  • Provide QA oversight during execution of qualification, requalification, and validation activities.
  • Develop and maintain the Site Validation Master Plan (SVMP) in alignment with regulatory expectations and internal policies.
  • Generate and execute project-specific validation plans and validation master plans.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure timely and compliant completion of validation tasks.
  • Lead or support investigations into deviations or deficiencies related to qualification activities, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
  • Prepare and review SOPs, protocols, reports, and technical drawings related to validation.
  • Review and approve calibration and preventive maintenance schedules and associated work orders.
  • Conduct and support risk assessments, technical studies, and investigations impacting the validated state.
  • Participate in audits and inspections, providing subject matter expertise on validation-related topics.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Engineering).
  • Proven working years in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of validation lifecycle principles, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
  • Experience with Site Validation Master Plan development and maintenance.
  • Familiarity with HPRA and FDA regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

For more information, please contact Billy O\'Brien.

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