STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.  If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join our Global Operations.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – MS&T Validation Expert

Huddersfield |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent

Role Purpose

As an MS&T Validation Expert, you will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring processes remain validated, compliant, and continuously improving across their lifecycle.

Acting as a front-line technical expert, you will work closely with production teams to resolve process-related challenges in real time, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant batch execution. You will also support the successful technology transfer and commercialization of new products, contributing to the ongoing growth and innovation of our portfolio.

How You Will Make An Impact

In this role, you will be a key contributor to maintaining and improving the scientific and technical robustness of manufacturing processes. You will:

• Provide hands-on support to manufacturing, ensuring batches are delivered safely, on time, and in full compliance with cGMP and quality requirements
• Lead and execute process validation activities, including validation, revalidation, and ongoing process verification (OPV), ensuring processes remain in a validated state
• Drive data-led decision making by monitoring CPPs, CQAs, and process trends, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
• Support and deliver technology transfer projects, enabling successful scale-up and commercialization of new products
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative validation and process optimisation practices
• Take ownership of key validation stages for new and existing equipment, including Performance Qualification
• Lead or support investigations into deviations, OOS, and process issues, using scientific and statistical approaches to identify root causes
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert, supporting audits, training colleagues, and contributing to cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Quality, and Engineering
• Through your expertise, you will help ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and high-quality product delivery to patients.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and scientifically driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

You will bring:

• A degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• At least 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical or related industries (e.g. validation, QA, or MS&T) with exposure to cGMP and GDP
• Strong knowledge of validation principles and lifecycle process validation
• Proven process understanding within GMP manufacturing environments
• Experience in liquids and/or creams manufacturing (highly desirable)
• Exposure to technology transfer, scale-up, or product launch activities (preferred)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions

You will be comfortable working both on the shopfloor and in a technical environment, acting as an independent Subject Matter Expert who can own projects and drive results.

How We Care For You

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

💸 Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.

⌚ Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.

🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

💉 Free winter flu jab.

🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.

👪 Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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