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MSAT & Process Validation Lead in Craigavon

Job Description

Walker Cole International is partnering with a specialist pharmaceuticals business to bring in an MSAT and Process Validation Lead for their Site Leadership Team.

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You'll own the Manufacturing Science & Technology function at site level, working closely with the Operations Site Lead to hit targets on quality, delivery, cost and safety, and acting as the go-to person for everything from tech transfers to new product introduction.

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What you'll be doing:

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  • Owning the MS&T function at site level, partnering closely with the Operations Site Lead.
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  • Leading OOS investigations, remediation and process capability reviews.
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  • Driving tech transfers, new product introduction and process improvement projects end to end.
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  • Identifying capital investment needs to keep the site ready for future demand.
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  • Managing project delivery, including budgets, resourcing and vendors.
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  • Building strong links across R&D, product development and regulatory, and coaching the wider team.
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What we're looking for:

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  • Degree in science or engineering, with 8+ years in pharmaceutical technical operations.
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  • Strong background in product lifecycle management and continuous improvement.
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  • Proven project and change management experience, including complex technical and Capex projects.
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  • Confident communicator and people leader, comfortable operating at any level.
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Desirable:

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  • Validation experience (process and cleaning).
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  • Track record leading technical transfers at site level.
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MS&T | Technical Operations | Tech Transfer | NPI | Process Validation | Continuous Improvement | Site Leadership | Pharmaceuticals

MSAT & Process Validation Lead in Craigavon

Craigavon, UK
Full time

Published on 10/05/2026

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