We're Hiring: Validation Team Lead (Onsite – Loughrea) Are you passionate about building strong validation systems, leading high-performing teams, and making a real impact in a GMP-regulated environment?
If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
We're looking for a Validation Team Lead to take ownership of our full validation program, from strategy to execution.
This is an onsite role based in Loughrea, supporting a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
What You'll Be Doing In this role, you'll be the driving force behind all validation activities.
You will: Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled validation team, fostering engagement and high performance.
Allocate resources and prioritise work to meet both compliance and business needs.
Own and maintain the Validation Master Plan (VMP) and associated SOPs.
Ensure all validation activities—process, cleaning, equipment, utilities—are executed to GMP standards.
Oversee process validation for new and existing products, including protocols and reporting.
Manage cleaning validation to ensure strong control over cross-contamination risks.
Coordinate validation efforts for equipment, analytical instruments, and utilities (HVAC, water systems, etc.).
Support tech transfers and new product introductions from a validation standpoint.
Ensure documentation is always inspection-ready and compliant.
Address audit findings and implement effective corrective actions.
Continuously look for opportunities to improve validation processes and efficiency.
Stay up to date with evolving regulatory expectations and implement best practices.
What You Bring A degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience in validation within a GMP environment, including 2+ years in a leadership role .
Strong technical background in process, cleaning, equipment, and utilities validation Skills That Will Help You Succeed Deep understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
A proactive, analytical mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
A commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
If you thrive in a structured, regulated environment and enjoy leading people while driving validation excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
Apply or reach out for a confidential chat!
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