Validation Manager

Norgine · Hengoed, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-10-05

Workplace: on_site

Department: Operations - NPUB

Description

Transform Lives Through Innovation

At Norgine, we have been transforming patients' lives for over a century. We combine specialist expertise, entrepreneurial thinking, and strong partnerships to bring life-changing healthcare solutions to patients across Europe. We encourage our people to Drive, Dare, and Develop every day, creating an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement thrive.

The Role

We are looking for a Validation Manager to lead the site validation function, ensuring validation strategies, systems, and activities remain compliant, inspection-ready, and aligned with business objectives. This role provides leadership, governance, and technical expertise across validation lifecycle activities while driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop the site validation strategy, programmes, policies, and procedures.
Ensure validation activities comply with GMP requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry best practice.
Oversee qualification and validation activities for facilities, utilities, equipment, computerised systems, cleaning processes, and manufacturing processes.
Review and approve validation documentation and key deliverables.
Provide oversight of deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, audits, and inspections.
Monitor validation performance, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and communicate outcomes to senior stakeholders.
Build strong partnerships across Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Regulatory functions.

Experience

Significant experience within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
Proven validation management and project leadership experience.
Experience leading, coaching, and developing teams.
Strong knowledge of validation lifecycle management and quality systems.
Working knowledge of ICH Q8, ICH Q9, GAMP, cGMP, and EU/FDA regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quality assurance and validation expertise.
Risk management and analytical problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to make sound decisions in complex environments.
Effective reporting, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

Degree equivalent in a scientific or engineering discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medical Technology.

Success at Norgine means living our values:

Drive: Take ownership, deliver results, and apply business insight to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Dare: Challenge constructively, embrace innovation, and demonstrate courage when tackling complex issues.

Develop: Collaborate effectively, value different perspectives, and help build the capability of others.

Why Norgine?

Join a company that encourages multidimensional careers where you can grow professionally, contribute to meaningful healthcare outcomes, and work alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about improving patients' lives.

Apply via LinkedIn or through our careers page.

If you want a multidimensional 3D career in a leading healthcare organisation, join us.

This advert summarises the key responsibilities of the position and is not exhaustive. Norgine may adjust responsibilities to meet business and organisational needs,

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Benefits

Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.

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