Senior Validation Engineer - Oral Solid Dose

Reckitt • Wilson, NC

102d • $110,000 - $164,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Validation Engineer to lead broad-based validation initiatives across our facility. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure that all validation activities are strategically aligned with the Site Validation Master Plan, CAPEX initiatives, and long-term site imperatives—while advancing operational cost-effectiveness. You'll be the go-to expert for maintaining compliance with the latest validation standards and driving continuous improvement across processes. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, proactive change management, and a commitment to consistency by coaching, mentoring, and setting the gold standard for validation excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven expertise in validation principles, standards, and best practices.
• Industry experience within pharmaceutical and/or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environments.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, standards and legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Solid understanding of material properties and a working knowledge of manufacturing and processing technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Partnership
• Collaboration
• Partnership building
• Relationship management
• Business acumen
• Productivity management
• Improve business processes
• Advanced analytics
• Data analytics
• Manufacturing excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate validation activities across the site, ensuring clear documentation and visibility of validation status.
• Collaborate closely with Site Validation, Engineering, and Technical Managers to maintain in-depth understanding of the CAPEX Plan and Site Validation Master Plan.
• Drive and implement validation improvements focused on enhancing cost-efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide validation support to global pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, partnering with Regional Supply Heads to align with broader technical and engineering strategies.
• Deliver departmental goals in alignment with the company's strategic imperatives as they pertain to validation operations.
• Manage validation-related projects within allocated budgets and timelines, ensuring successful execution of the supply and validation strategy.
• Take an active role during audit inspections concerning equipment, cleaning, and facility validation—ensuring the site remains audit-ready for all regulatory markets.
• Optimize resource and time management to meet tight and often fixed project deadlines.
• Oversee multiple concurrent validation projects and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Offer ad-hoc validation expertise and troubleshooting support, both locally in the UK and across global operations.

Benefits

• Parental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
• Life insurance for all employees globally
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays
• 401(k) plan
• 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent
• Adoption and fertility support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts
• Annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree