Senior Validation Engineer

Location: The Innovation Centre, Aylesbury - Monday - Friday onsite

At Medik8, we are more than ever differentiating ourselves from our competitors, pioneering the market, and being a key leader in the skincare industry. As a brand, we are led by science; innovation and technological advancements have always been at our core. This is what makes us incomparable against the competition, by producing some of the most advanced skincare on the market.

Our Quality Validation Manager leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of validation practices (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment, processes, and systems at Medik8’s Aylesbury Innovation Center. This will ensure compliance with cGMP, EU GMP, and regulatory standards such as ISO 9001/22716 and FDA/TGA requirements. The role will manage validation documentation, drive quality risk management (QRM), and supervise teams to ensure manufacturing excellence in pharmaceuticals or life sciences.

Salary £50,000 - 60,000 ( Depending on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Validation Strategy: Develop and maintain the Validation Master Plan (VMP), review/establish capabilities and documentation in Computer System Validation (CSV), Cleaning validation, Equipment and Machine commissioning/validation, and Analytical/Test method validation

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all equipment, systems, and facilities meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Health & Safety regulations.

• Documentation & Protocols: Where applicable, author, review, and approve validation protocols, User Requirement Specifications (URS), and final reports.

• Project Management: Lead validation activities for new product introductions (NPI) and equipment, managing timelines and resources.

• Risk Management: Act as the Quality Risk Management (QRM) lead for process design, critical process parameters (CPP), and critical quality attributes (CQA).

• Team Leadership: Mentor and support a team of technical specialists from across the business, to provide training and assign tasks to support operational needs.

• Audits: Host regulatory and client audits, ensuring validation compliance and managing supplier quality technical agreements.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.

• Experience: Significant experience in validation within pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology industries, with 3–5+ years in a supervisory role.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of cGMP regulations, FDA/EMA requirements, and validation methodologies.

• Skills: Strong leadership, project management, technical writing, and risk assessment abilities.

• Strong communication skills for collaborating with Quality Control, Production, and Project teams.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy®: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.

Culture & Benefits

We are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.

• Rewards: 75% Discount + Annual Product Allowance, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.

• Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.

• Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.

Want to do a little more research before you apply?
Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.

Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)

At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our products.
Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the "60% Rule": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear from you.

Our Inclusive Hiring Standards:

• Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for the role).

• Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and reduce bias.

• Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.

• Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and Right to Work. We never artificially manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet requirements.

Be your authentic self. Apply today.