ESTIMATED SALARY
$35k to $80k
Based on US job data
ESTIMATED SALARY
€35k to €65k
Based on Irish job data
DURATION
1 Module over 15 Weeks
Study Online 15 hrs/week
LEVEL
Beginner – Intermediate
Join 2340 Learners
APPLY BY
27th March
Class Starts: 4th of April
Entry Requirements
- You are a:
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- Pipefitter/Plumber
- Electrician
- Instrumentation Technician
- Pipe Welder
- You have quality, maintenance, engineering, science or manufacturing experience in:
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- Oil and Gas
- Semiconductor
- Contract Engineering Consultancies
- Food Manufacturing
- Mechanical or Electrical Construction
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Service Industries to the Above
- You have worked in a GMP Regulated Pharmaceutical or Medical Device manufacturing environment
– NOTE: You are exempt from the first 5 weeks of the program and get a price reduction.
What Does the Online Classroom Look Like?
We use one centralized platform where you can log into your classroom. There you will get your weekly program materials and assignments, ask questions, reply to messages, and more.
So What Is Validation?
Validation describes the process of creating an evidence trail to show that an action, process or system leads to a consistent and reproducible result. This ‘result’ is typically either taking a measurement or assessing product quality.
A Validation Protocol is a written plan stating how validation will be conducted including test parameters, product characteristics, production equipment and decision points on what constitutes an acceptable result.
IQ stands for Installation Qualification. OQ is Operational Qualification and PQ is Performance Qualification.
Need More Detailed Information?
What are IQ, OQ and PQ?
Check out this link on Validation Technicians
Check out Validation Salaries
Watch this Video on a Validation Engineer’s Role!
For a great insight into validation roles from someone actually in the job, check out this video from the About Bioscience website, produced by the North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research (NCABR).
What Kind of Roles Would I be Suitable For?
Depending on your current work experience, here are some of the typical roles you could retrain into and the expected salaries.
Validation Technician
This role would be more focused on production and process, plant environment, smaller projects and equipment upgrades. You would need to generate a lot more reports and would be process focussed, have more job security and opportunities for career progression.
- Starting Salary: €30k to €36k
- After 2 Years: €36k to €45k
- After 5 Years: €45k to €50k
Validation Team Member
This role is more focused on working on capital projects, equipment focused, higher salary than Validation Technicians as there would be a lot of overtime associated with the role. You would also need to move to where the job located and you could be working away from home.
- Starting Salary: €35k to €45k
- After 2 Years: €40k to €55k
- After 5 Years: €50k to €65k
- Starting Salary: $40,800
- After 2 Years: $51,000
- After 5 Years: $61,200
Validation Team Member
- Starting Salary: $54,400
- After 2 Years: $68,000
- After 5 Years: $81,600
GetReskilled Success Stories
Regina McNamara
“I Can Study Around Work and Family Commitments”
Studying online is working well for me as I study around work and family commitments.
I would recommend this course to anyone that wants a new career in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing industry.
Mehmet Hascan
“Material was Delivered in an Engaging, Interesting and Supportive Way”
The administration staff and lecturers at Getreskilled are first class and the course material was delivered in an engaging, interesting and supportive way.
I have now been working at Johnson and Johnson Vision Care as Validation Engineer in Limerick and I look forward to put what I have learned into practice.
Sharon Egan
“Structurally Well Planned with the Opportunity for Practical Application”
I found it to be interesting, structurally well planned with the opportunity for practical application of the course modules through various assignments.
I have worked in the Medical Device/Pharmaceutical and Food industries and found the course to be extremely relevant to all industries.
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Talk To Our Team
USA/World
Call Geraldine: +1 (617) 901 9268
Ireland
Call Sinead: +353 (0)21 2409016
Deliverd by an Industry Expert
Dr. Joe Brady
Lecturer, Dublin Institute of Technology
Dr. Joe Brady is full-time practicing Validation Lead and an assistant lecturer with the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), in the School of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Joe is a certified trainer, and highly experienced in competency based training. He designs and prepares educational modules and full academic programs ranging from MSc, MEngSc. BSc, to Certificate level, for a range of academic institution.
He is also a supervisor for MSc/MEngSc and PhD theses. Joe has over seventeen years project experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device industries in Ireland, Singapore, China, The Netherlands, France and the USA.
Your 10 or 15 Week Class Schedule
NOTE: If you worked in a GMP Regulated Pharmaceutical or Medical Device manufacturing environment, you are exempt from the first 5 weeks of the program and get a price reduction.
5-Week Advanced Career Coaching Program
The aim of this module is to provide you with the skills and processes needed to successfully conduct a job hunt within the BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industries.
Week 1 – Get a comprehensive understanding of BioPharma/MedTech Industry and figure out jobs you can do
Week 2 – Practice skills assessments, write, rewrite and customize CVs and resumes
Week 3 – Speculative job applications and how to research jobs available
Week 4 – Social Media, networking and interview preparation
Week 5 – End of Module assignment. Complete a 9-step application process simulation for a BioPharma/MedTech job, using the relevant tools and techniques.
On completion of this module you’ll be able to:
- Discuss your local BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry
- List the departments and job roles where your skills are best suited
- Understand your current skill set and how to discuss that with employers
- Network effectively both on and offline
- Write a CV and cover letter that are highly tailored to a job advert
- Write a speculative application and have a list of local companies appropriate for such an application
- Prepare for an interview
During the first 4 weeks, we’ll introduce new skills and lay the groundwork for your job hunt. From week 5 onwards we’ll look to develop those skills and you’ll start applying for jobs.
In addition, you’ll also have access to a program advisor who is there to offer support and guidance, offer personalized feedback and provide additional resources in any areas you need a little extra help.
Meet Claire
Claire runs GetReskilled’s Advanced Career Coaching Program – our specially devised job hunting program that will help you find a job.
Show Off Your New Skills: Get a Certificate of Completion
Once the program is over, complete a written assignment to get certified in Commissioning & Qualification (IQ OQ PQ) of Equipment and Systems
Add it to your resume, your LinkedIn profile or just get that well-earned raise you’ve been waiting for.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will I be ready to join a Validation Team in 4-months? Yes
- I have never worked in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Manufacturing Industry before. Can I take this program? Yes, talk to our team
- Is this course delivered online? Yes
- Are all course materials available 24/7? Yes
- Can I take this program at my own pace? Yes
- Do I need to be online all the time? No you don't
- I live in the UK/Europe/USA/Australia etc,. Can I still take this program? Yes
- Can I get a discount? Yes. Talk to us about the GMP Exemption
- Can I have my employer pay for this? Yes
- Can I spread the payments over a couple of months? Yes
- Will you guarantee me a job in Validation at the end? No, but we can guarantee that salaries in the Pharma/MedTech sector are 30% above average.
Price
Price for 1-Person
$799/month
for 4 months
Price for 1-Person
$2,999 in Advance
Save $197
Price After Skipping First 5 Weeks. Only available if you’ve GMP Manufacturing Experience
$2,499
Save $500
Price for 1-Person
€699/month
for 4 months
Price for 1-Person
€2,699 in Advance
Save €97
Price After Skipping First 5 Weeks. Only available if you’ve GMP Manufacturing Experience
€2,299
Save €400
Price for 1-Person
£649/month
for 4 months
Price for 1-Person
£2,399 in Advance
Save £197
Price After Skipping First 5 Weeks. Only available if you’ve GMP Manufacturing Experience
£1,999
Save £400
Price
Price for 1-Person
€699/month
for 4 months
Price for 1-Person
€2,699 in Advance
Save €97
Price After Skipping First 5 Weeks. Only available if you’ve GMP Manufacturing Experience
€2,299
Save €400
Price for 1-Person
$799/month
for 4 months
Price for 1-Person
$2,999 in Advance
Save $197
Price After Skipping First 5 Weeks. Only available if you’ve GMP Manufacturing Experience
$2,499
Save $500
Price for 1-Person
£649/month
for 4 months
Price for 1-Person
£2,399 in Advance
Save £197
Price After Skipping First 5 Weeks. Only available if you’ve GMP Manufacturing Experience
£1,999
Save £400
Price
Price for 1-Person
£649/month
for 4 months
Price for 1-Person
£2,399 in Advance
Save £197
Price After Skipping First 5 Weeks. Only available if you’ve GMP Manufacturing Experience
£1,999
Save £400
Price for 1-Person
€699/month
for 4 months
Price for 1-Person
€2,699 in Advance
Save €97
Price After Skipping First 5 Weeks. Only available if you’ve GMP Manufacturing Experience
€2,299
Save €400
Price for 1-Person
$799/month
for 4 months
Price for 1-Person
$2,999 in Advance
Save $197
Price After Skipping First 5 Weeks. Only available if you’ve GMP Manufacturing Experience
$2,499
Save $500
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Click below to learn how to develop test protocols for an equipment system and to read and interpret P&IDs.
Talk To Our Team
USA/World
Call Geraldine: +1 (617) 901 9268
Ireland
Call Sinead: +353 (0)21 2409016