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How much do pharmaceutical validation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmaceutical validation in the United States is $52.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.42 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pharmaceutical validation?

A Pharmaceutical Validation job involves ensuring that systems, equipment, and processes in the pharmaceutical industry meet regulatory and quality standards. Professionals in this role develop protocols, conduct testing, and document validation activities to ensure compliance with regulations like FDA, EU GMP, and ISO standards. They work with manufacturing processes, laboratory instruments, and software to verify that products are consistently produced and controlled according to required quality standards. This role is critical in maintaining drug safety, efficacy, and regulatory approval.

What are some of the main challenges encountered in a pharmaceutical validation role?

One of the main challenges in Pharmaceutical Validation is staying updated with constantly evolving regulatory requirements and ensuring that all validation activities meet stringent compliance standards. Professionals often manage multiple concurrent projects, which requires effective prioritization, organization, and close coordination with cross-functional teams such as quality assurance, manufacturing, and engineering. Thorough documentation and meticulous attention to detail are essential, as even minor oversights can lead to compliance issues. However, overcoming these challenges provides valuable problem-solving experience and opportunities for advancement within quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or project management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in pharmaceutical validation, and why are they important?

To thrive in Pharmaceutical Validation, you need a strong background in pharmaceutical sciences or engineering, familiarity with regulatory guidelines (such as FDA, GMP, and ICH), and hands-on experience in validation protocols. Proficiency with validation lifecycle documentation tools, quality management systems (QMS), and specialized software like TrackWise or ValGenesis is essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and excellent collaboration and communication skills are highly valued in this role. These competencies ensure that pharmaceutical processes, equipment, and systems meet strict quality standards, supporting product safety and regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Validation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,152 per year, or $52 per hour.

Validation Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Indianapolis, IN

$75K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Title: Validation Engineer - VHP / Aseptic Processing / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Indianapolis, IN or remote in Northeast US
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $75,000 - $120,000
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
Must have Skill Set: 

  • Must have proven Validation Engineering experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Must have equipment validation experience. Cleanroom validation experience is also acceptable.
  • Must have proven experience developing and executing decontamination cycle development and validation activities.
  • Must have hands-on experience with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP/VPHP) systems.
  • Must have experience with Steris VHP generators or similar VHP generator systems.
  • Must have experience working in aseptic processing environments, including sterilization of equipment prior to production.
  • Must have strong pharmaceutical validation documentation experience, including validation protocols, IQ, OQ, PQ documentation, validation reports, and GMP documentation.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 60% to customer sites, including local day trips and overnight travel throughout the Northeastern United States.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to support pharmaceutical, biotech, and advanced therapy manufacturing projects. This is a highly hands-on customer-facing role responsible for equipment validation, commissioning, qualification, and decontamination cycle development for aseptic manufacturing systems.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Validation Engineering, equipment validation, VHP (Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide) systems, VHP cycle development, and aseptic processing environments. This individual will work closely with engineering teams and customers to execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical quality and regulatory requirements.

This position requires regular travel to customer sites. Candidates must be comfortable traveling up to 60%, including both local day trips and overnight travel throughout the Northeast region.

Job Duties: 

  • Lead and support validation engineering activities for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing equipment.
  • Execute and support equipment validation, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities.
  • Develop, optimize, and validate Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP/VPHP) decontamination cycles.
  • Perform cycle development and support Performance Qualification activities related to VHP sterilization processes.
  • Work directly with customers and field service teams during equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification.
  • Support validation activities within aseptic processing environments, ensuring proper sterilization of manufacturing equipment prior to production.
  • Prepare, review, and execute pharmaceutical validation documentation, including validation protocols, reports, SOPs, deviations, and change control documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements.
  • Support quality investigations, process improvements, inspections, and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and customer teams throughout project execution.
  • Travel to customer facilities for validation, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities (approximately 60% travel).

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven experience in Validation Engineering is required.
  • Proven experience with equipment validation is required.
  • Experience with cleanroom validation is acceptable in lieu of equipment validation experience.
  • Proven experience with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP/VPHP) systems is required.
  • Experience with Steris VHP generators is strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience developing decontamination cycles and VHP cycle development is required.
  • Experience working in aseptic processing and sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is required.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical validation principles, GMP requirements, and regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience preparing and executing pharmaceutical documentation, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation reports, SOPs, and related quality documentation.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%, including local day travel and overnight travel throughout the Northeastern United States.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.