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How much do quality validation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality validation manager in the United States is $105,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quality Validation Manager vs Quality Assurance Specialist?

AspectQuality Validation ManagerQuality Assurance Specialist
CertificationsISO 9001, Six Sigma, CQEISO 9001, Six Sigma, CQE
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, tech companiesManufacturing, healthcare, software development
ResponsibilitiesOversees validation processes, ensures compliance, manages validation teamsPerforms audits, develops QA procedures, monitors quality metrics

The main difference is that a Quality Validation Manager focuses on validating processes and systems to ensure compliance, often managing validation teams, while a Quality Assurance Specialist concentrates on implementing QA procedures, conducting audits, and maintaining quality standards. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in industries like manufacturing and healthcare, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Quality Validation Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, and 99% Full Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,415 per year, or $50.7 per hour.
Validation Manager

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


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Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale...

About the Business
Join our Pharma Services Group (PSG)—a global leader providing integrated drug development and manufacturing solutions to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Our Greenville, North Carolina site specializes in sterile and oral solid dose (OSD) manufacturing.

Discover Impactful Work
The Validation Manager (C&Q) will lead commissioning and qualification activities across the site, ensuring successful execution of capital projects and operational readiness.

A Day in the Life

  • Lead ~6 direct reports and ~25 contractors
  • Manage commissioning & qualification (C&Q) activities
  • Review and approve capital project requests
  • Allocate resources and manage workload across projects
  • Support equipment implementation and startup
  • Mentor team members and develop co-op pipeline
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across site functions

Keys to Success

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical discipline

Experience

  • 6+ years of experience in commissioning, qualification, and/or validation within pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
  • Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience, including managing engineers and/or contractor teams
  • Hands-on experience supporting capital projects, including commissioning and qualification of new equipment and systems in a Steriles Manufacturing facility
  • Experience reviewing and approving technical project plans, validation strategies, and execution approaches
  • Proven ability to manage highly effective teams (FTEs + contractors) and a complex portfolio of concurrent projects
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with quality, process engineering, automation, facilities, maintenance, and operations
  • Experience supporting or developing early talent/co-op programs preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Strong understanding of cGMP’s and C&Q processes
  • Project and resource management skills
  • Strong leadership and organizational capability

Competencies
Leadership, Project Management, Collaboration, Accountability, Operational Excellence


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