Site Process and Cleaning Validation Lead at Sigmar Recruitment

Position Site Process and Cleaning Validation Lead
Posted 17 Jan 2026
Expired 16 Feb 2026
Company Sigmar Recruitment
Location Connacht | IE
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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I'm currently recruiting a Site Process and Cleaning Validation Lead to join our clients technical Centre leadership team in Westport on a permanent basis reporting into the Director of Technical Centre.

In this role you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the validation of manufacturing processes and cleaning procedures at the site (for eyecare, implants, and biologics including toxins) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality requirements. As our new Process and Validation lead you will lead validation activities, partner with cross-functional teams, and ensures robust documentation and execution of process and cleaning validation life cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute site validation master plans for process and cleaning validation.
  • Lead the design, planning, and implementation of validation protocols (PPQ), including risk assessments and data analysis during tech transfer.
  • Oversee the review and approval of validation documentation, reports, and change controls.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance teams to drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.) and company policies.
  • Manage validation investigations, deviation reports, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
  • Train site personnel on validation procedures and best practices.
  • Represent validation function in audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Participate in risk assessment process for all business units & Participate in design review process for all business units.
  • Tracking and generation of weekly metrics (GTW QMS, EHS, Compliance Wire etc.)
  • Provide support for audit preparation, direct audit interaction and involvement in audit response. Participation in site internal and external audit program (to include periodic review).
  • Manage revalidation schedule, regulatory affairs response, laboratory validation documentation review and APR report in conjunction with Business Unit Owner.
  • Coach and Develop (including upskilling as required) direct reports to ensure provision of technical support/leadership to the site.
  • Manage and motivate the employees in the function through effective communication to the management positions and their reports.
  • Hold performance review meetings according to company policy including individual development plans.
  • Maintain staffing in line with business needs including selection and recruitment.
  • Develop and manage the functional budgets to meet company objectives.
  • Manage non-conforming KPIs as required by putting in place robust preventative action plans.

Qualifications, Technical Skills and Experience:

  • 9+ Years (Bachelors) or 7+ years (Masters) or 5+ years (Phd) degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or related field).
  • 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical validation (process and/or cleaning).
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory guidelines for validation (cGMP, FDA, EMA, ICH Q7/Q8/Q9/Q10).
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent conflict handling skills
  • Expertise in the relevant subject matter areas –example cleaning, CSV, Aseptics, process, CPV
  • Understanding of Process Validation, Computer system Validation, SCADA systems, CPV, Sterilization, Packaging systems and related technologies.
  • A strong understanding of current data integrity expectations would be a distinct advantage.
  • Excellent communication and presentations skills, both written and oral –ability to present data in a clear and concise manner to team members and where required, to management

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Job Info:

  • Company: Sigmar Recruitment
  • Position: Site Process and Cleaning Validation Lead
  • Work Location: Connacht
  • Country: IE

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