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Governing document

Validation Master Plan (VMP)

A high-level document defining how Validation activities are organised, governed and coordinated across an organisation or defined operational area.

Related domain: ValidationConcept ID: concept-validation-master-plan

Definition

A Validation Master Plan (VMP) is a high-level document defining how Validation activities are organised, governed and coordinated across an organisation or defined operational area.

Human Explanation

It shows how the organisation manages its overall Validation programme.

Why it Matters

A VMP supports consistent standards, responsibilities, priorities and Documentation across Validation work.

Conceptual Boundary

The VMP does not replace project-specific Validation Plans or execution records.

Practical Perspective

It is particularly useful where multiple systems, processes or regulated activities require coordinated oversight.

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