Validation Engineer

Step into a high-impact position at Douglas, where your validation expertise will sustain growth and safeguard excellence across pharmaceutical manufacturing. From commissioning new facilities to controlling cross-contamination, you'll be central to GMP compliance and technical advancement. If you value quality, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a tangible difference, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Execute validation deliverables across facilities, equipment, processes, cleaning, and contamination control. Support governance documents and ensure all activities align with GMP and current industry standards.
• Strengthen quality & compliance by reviewing change controls, troubleshooting technical issues, and contributing to investigations. Apply proactive risk assessments that protect patients and products.
• Advance cleaning and contamination controls by developing and validating procedures and methods. Establish scientifically justified limits and track performance with meaningful data.
• Support qualification strategies by designing and carrying out commissioning and performance qualification activities. Confirm readiness for commercial supply and regulatory review.
• Translate data into action through performance analysis, statistical interpretation, and clear reporting that informs improvements.
• Provide technical input in audits, cross-functional projects, and daily operations. Stay informed on emerging practices and bring forward improvements.
• Maintain documentation and schedules with accuracy. Monitor progress, elevate priorities where needed, and support your team with organized planning.

What you'll bring

About Us

At Douglas, we're more than just a company—we're a community of people driven to make a difference. We're proud to be one of New Zealand's biggest pharmaceutical success stories, and we're growing globally. Privately owned and future-focused, our team of 700 includes scientists, engineers, and all kinds of experts, working together to create high-quality healthcare products that help people around the world.

Come join us on this mission to improve lives!

Please note, applications may close early due to high interest. Don't miss out - apply now!

Next Steps

If you're invited to complete a video interview as the next stage of your application, we'd love you to embrace it. Video interviews allow more people the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to the hiring manager in a new and innovative way, giving you a better chance of securing your ideal role. Relax, be yourself and don't worry, we all feel a bit awkward in front of the camera.

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