Validation Technical LeadinTalbot GreeninTalbot GreenPUBLISHED WED 5 FEB 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed individual to join our Validation team as Validation Technical Lead within the Welsh Blood Service (WBS).

The position is offered on a fixed term/ secondment basis to collaboratively support and manage the Computer Systems Validation (CSV) processes for Cloud-based systems associated with the implementation of a replacement Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS) in accordance with regulatory requirements, supporting the WBS 5-year strategy programme.

The ideal candidate must have highly developed knowledge of CSV management of cloud-based systems and current best practice, including analytical experience, excellent leadership and communication skills and significant experience of working in a GMP or similar quality environment.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Laurie Thomas, Head of Validation & Risk Management -

1. This post is fixed term/secondment until 31/03/2026. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloadedhere. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)

The Validation Technical Lead will be responsible for establishing, in accordance with the WBS Quality Management System, that the organisations computerised systems are effective, efficient and compliant with regulatory and best practice standards and regulations. This is achieved through:

- the provision of expert advice

- the application of specialist knowledge

- collaboration with senior leaders and operational areas within the WBS, and appropriate external organisations to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle

The Validation Technical Lead will work with the Head of Validation & Risk Management and WBS Senior Leadership team along with other colleagues to ensure compliance of the BECS and other computerised systems to business objectives, quality risk management expectations whilst ensuring Good Practice principles are maintained throughout the work programme.

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