Job Detail

Validation / QA Improvement Specialist - Pharmaceutical

• Field: Medical & Pharmaceutical
• Deadline: 2026-03-09 03:03
• Bolton, Greater Manchester

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