Validation Engineer

The Role
As a Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for the validation and coordination of validation activities across the Uniphar Group.
The function will act to develop, implement, and maintain a validation master plan and execute all activities as they relate to this plan.
This role is a fixed-term contract until the end of 2026 and will be based in our Uniphar Supply Chain and Retail division and will be based out of our Citywest Head office.
Key Outcomes
Design validation study features, such as sampling, testing, or analytical methodologies
Direct validation activities, such as protocol creation or testing
Analyze validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria or to identify root causes of problems
Coordinate the implementation or scheduling of validation testing with affected departments and personnel
Prepare validation or performance qualification protocols for new or modified manufacturing processes, systems, or equipment for pharmaceutical, electronics, or other types of production
Review validation and compliance documentation, such as Process Flows, Training Records, or protocols
Create, populate, or maintain databases for tracking validation activities, test results, or validated systems
Prepare validation or performance qualification protocols for new or modified processes or equipment
Maintain validation test equipment by coordinating equipment calibration requirements
Key Skills & Experiences
Third-level degree in a science/engineering subject as a minimum
Previous validation experience is advantageous
Good understanding and application of GMP and regulatory requirements
Experience in a wide range of validations, including equipment, cleaning, and facilities validation plans
Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and influence people
Experience in the pharmaceutical wholesaling/distribution arena
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
About Uniphar
With a workforce of more than 3000 employees spread across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Mainland Europe, MENA, and the USA, Uniphar is a trusted global partner to pharma and MedTech manufacturers, working to improve patient access to medicines around the world.
Uniphar provides outsourced and specialized services to its clients, leveraging strong relationships with 200+ of the world's best-known pharmaco-medical manufacturers across multiple geographies, enabled by our cutting-edge digital technology and our highly expert teams.
Uniphar is organized into three key divisions: Supply Chain, Retail & On Demand, Uniphar Med Tech and Uniphar Pharma.
Supply Chain & Retail
Supply Chain Services provides both pre-wholesale and wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical, healthcare, and animal health products to pharmacies and hospitals nationwide.
The business supports a diverse customer base through the provision of strong service levels coupled with innovative commercial initiatives.
In addition, the business provides services and support that help independent community pharmacies to compete more effectively in an increasingly difficult environment and runs a network of Uniphar-owned pharmacies under Life, Allcare, McCauleys, and Hickeys symbol brands.
Pharma – On Demand
The On-Demand business is a specialist medical supply business that sources and distributes pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and consumable supplies to healthcare professionals in over 160 countries worldwide.
We have offices in Ireland, the UK, Europe, USA, and New Zealand.
The company's main divisions encompass everything from International Sales through Sales to NGO's and Charities, Clinical Trials Supply, Imported (Unlicensed Medicines), Sexual Health Supplies, and the storage and distribution of medical products and devices for third parties.
Culture at Uniphar
Uniphar is a combination of many businesses, each with its own identity, culture, values, and ways of working.
Our overarching culture narrative is inclusive of each of these stores.
Uniphar lives and breathes four key pillars that unpin and support our culture.
We have a people-first approach - we do the right thing.
We support an entrepreneurial spirit where adaptability, commitment & resilience is embodied in our way of working.
We have a Common Purpose that connects our diversified businesses and people.
Finally, Trust is at the heart of how we operate.
Everything Uniphar does is enabled by our people, and as we continue to grow domestically and internationally, we become more diverse.
This diversity fuels our business and culture.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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