Validation Engineer

We are currently seeking a Validation Engineer to join our diverse and dynamic team. In this role at ICON, you will be responsible for executing validation activities for equipment, systems, and processes in clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance. Your technical expertise and analytical skills will be crucial in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our validation processes.

What you will be doing:

• Developing, executing, and managing validation protocols for equipment and systems used in clinical trials.
• Conducting risk assessments and impact analyses to define validation requirements and strategies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify validation needs and support the implementation of effective solutions.
• Documenting validation activities and ensuring accurate record-keeping in compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards.
• Staying informed about industry best practices and regulatory updates related to validation and quality engineering.

You are:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA) are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in validation engineering, quality assurance, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or clinical research sectors.
• Strong knowledge of validation principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values.   We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.