Quantum Pharmaceutical Ltd
Validation Officer
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Job Ref: JM160231526 VO
Location: 26 Harbour Court, 9 Heron Road, Belfast
Postcode: BT3 9HB
Type of contract: Permanent
Posted Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Closing Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Validation Officer
At Target Healthcare, we are driven by a powerful mission: to transform healthcare and profoundly impact the lives of patients everywhere. Quantum Pharmaceutical, an integral part of the Target Group, stands at the forefront of this mission as the UK’s leading manufacturer of aseptic medicines, ensuring that critical medications reach those who need them most.
We are looking for a Validation Officer who shares our commitment to quality, compliance, and patient safety. This role is more than a technical position; it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the highest standards across our operations. We need someone with a keen eye for detail who can work collaboratively to support validation and quality assurance activities, helping to maintain compliance with GMP, GDP, and internal quality systems while contributing to the delivery of safe, effective products to patients.
Key Responsibilities
As a Validation Officer your responsibilities will include
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- Support validation and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and internal quality systems.
- Assist in the delivery and maintenance of the Site Validation Master Plan across manufacturing, facilities, equipment, processes, and computerised systems.
- Prepare, review, and approve validation documentation, including protocols, reports, risk assessments, and lifecycle records.
- Provide validation and quality guidance to stakeholders and support cross-functional projects across the business.
- Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk management activities.
- Contribute to internal, supplier, customer, and regulatory audits, including audit preparation and follow-up actions.
- Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
- Monitor validation and quality performance metrics and support training activities where required.
- Deputise for the Validation Manager when appropriate.
To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate:
- Experience working in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry (essential)
- Experience in a validation or quality assurance role (essential)
- Experience in computer system validation (desirable)
- Strong knowledge of GMP and GDP
- Hands-on experience with validation documentation across the full lifecycle (equipment, systems, facilities, processes)
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
- Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels
- Highly computer literate with strong Microsoft Office skills
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grades A–C
- Willingness to travel occasionally to other group sites to support validation activities
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Benefits Of Working With Us
We believe in fostering growth, learning and development within our organisation you'll have the opportunity to work as part of a high performing team, progress and develop your skills and career within a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Generous pension plan
- Vibrant social committee
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
All applicants are subject to enhanced DBS check along with two references.
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