Validation Specialist (Wilson, NC, US, 27893)

Validation Specialist (Wilson, NC, US, 27893)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Research & Development​

In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.

We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

The QA Validation Specialist is responsible to ensure that equipment, systems, and processes meet regulatory and internal quality standards through rigorous validation and qualification activities. This position focuses on the development, execution, and lifecycle management of validation protocols for equipment, utilities, and processes in a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical environment.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

Your responsibilities

Validation Lifecycle Management

• Define scope, objectives, and strategy for validation activities aligned with regulatory and quality standards

• Develop and review IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for equipment, utilities, and manufacturing processes

• Ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, ICH, and internal quality systems

• Maintain validated state through periodic reviews, requalification, and change control

Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• Partner with Engineering and Validation teams to ensure GMP‑compliant equipment design, installation, and operation

• Participate in risk assessments (FMEA, HAZOP) to identify and mitigate quality and compliance risks

• Review change controls, equipment specs, and commissioning documentation

• Promote consistent validation practices through coaching and hands‑on support

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure validation documentation meets data integrity and regulatory expectations

• Maintain accurate, complete records per SOPs and quality standards

• Support audits by providing validation documentation and SME input

Deviation & CAPA Support

• Investigate validation deviations and non‑conformances

• Support root cause analysis and CAPA implementation

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with QA, QC, Regulatory, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams

• Provide guidance on validation best practices and compliance requirements

• Ensure GxP documents are current, approved, accessible, and aligned with digital documentation practices

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Support development and sustainability of training systems for the new production site

• Maintain new‑hire orientation materials and drive training improvements

• Generate reports and support training initiatives

• Assign, monitor, and communicate training requirements

• Identify and drive continuous improvement in validation processes to enhance quality, reduce costs, and optimize service delivery

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field

• 3+ years of validation experience in a pharmaceutical environment

• Skilled in risk‑based validation and quality systems

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and validation software tools

• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication abilities

• Effective cross‑functional collaborator with validation project experience

• Knowledge of FDA, EMA, ICH Q7–Q10, GAMP 5, and data integrity principles

• Experience leading small high‑performing teams and removing barriers to success

• Familiar with enterprise systems (Veeva Vault, SAP, PAS‑X)

• Experience with validated systems and CSA/data integrity requirements

• Hands‑on LEAN experience (VSM, Kaizen, RCA) for process improvement

• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and composed during inspections

• Strong interpersonal skills for cross‑functional work

• Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement

The skills for success

Commercial Awareness, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Ability to challenge the status quo, Propose improvement, Accountability, Adaptability, Collaborator, R&D, Product Lifecycle Management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $85,000.00 - $127,000.00

Hiring Range up to 100K

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve.If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.