Validation Officer Location: Berkshire (own transport required) Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours, Monday–Friday) Salary: c.£35k About the Role We are looking for a Senior QV Specialist to lead and oversee all validation activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining validation plans, ensuring key validation requirements are met, and providing technical expertise across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain the Validation Program, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for validation projects, providing technical guidance on: Validation Master Plans (VMP-VP), URS/FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols. Cross-functional collaboration to integrate validation activities into project timelines. Supplier qualification and audits for equipment & technical services. Change Control evaluations related to validation. Monitor compliance through regular tracking and KPI reporting. Train, guide, and develop validation team members. Provide technical input on deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Support audits and inspections by preparing documentation and addressing regulatory inquiries. Identify and implement new technologies to improve equipment and validation methods. Required Skills & Experience Proven leadership in validation projects with strong planning and decision-making abilities. Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment & process controls. Experience with computerized systems validation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Strong verbal, written, numeric, and presentation skills. Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, or related sciences. Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical validation, quality management, risk management, and aseptic manufacturing. Experience in sterile aseptic manufacturing (desirable). This role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to take ownership of validation processes in a dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. If you have the experience and drive to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you