Kilkenny
Details
Type of contract:
Permanent
Location(s):
Kilkenny
Language(s):
English
Mobility:
No Travel
Application Deadline:
28/11/2025
The Role:
* Senior Validation Engineer
* Kilkenny
* Onsite
* Contractor or Permanent opportunity
Role Brief:
The successful candidate will focus on the validation activities for a range of equipment & process solutions within a regulated Pharma environment.
You will both have responsibility for a number of activities and pieces of equipment while also supporting the wider Validation function and ensuring Validation activities are closed out in line with the Validation Master Plans.
Core Responsibilities:
* Managing & coordinating the preparation, review & approval of Validation Master Plans
* Generate, execute and review validation protocols and associated reports for related equipment and processes.
* Managing & coordinating of all validation strategies & deliverables
* Managing & coordinating the preparation, review & issuing of validation protocols & reports
* Managing & coordinating validation documentation (risk assessments, traceability matrices)
* Managing & coordinating the review & approval of specifications associated with Equipment & Processes.
* Managing & coordinating routine Internal Quality Audits of the facility to ensure compliance & be proactive in resolving issues that may arise.
* Provide technical direction & hands-on assistance for testing projects
Skills Brief:
* Strong experience of the validation of a range of equipment found in Pharma/Life Sciences, Biotech or Medical Devices Manufacturing environments
* Significant experience of managing & coordinating the preparation, review & approval of Validation Master Plans
* Strong experience in the generation, execution and review of validation protocols and associated reports for related equipment and processes
* A deep understanding of validation documentation (risk assessments, traceability matrices)
* Proven project management skills
* The ability to work collaboratively and manage a range of internal and external stakeholders
* First class communication skills at all levels and from both a written and verbal perspective
Person Brief:
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Technology or a related discipline with over 5 years' experience of Validation Engineering experience. You should ideally have at least 3 years of experience of Validation activities for equipment found in Pharmaceutical or other GMP regulated environments.
The ideal candidate will have excellent collaboration and communication skills, strong attention to detail and an excellent understanding of validation concepts and documentation. He/she should also have proven ability to solve complex technical & equipment qualification challenges using a rational scientific approach.
The candidate should be based in Kilkenny or within a reasonable commute as this will be a fully onsite position.
About NNIT
NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers. NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,800 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All candidates are encouraged to apply for the given job regardless of their gender, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, national and social origin, political opinion, disability, race, skin colour, and ethnic origin.
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