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Reporting to the Senior Manager process Validation, the Process Validation Engineer IV is accountable for guiding teams and performing validation activities such as Performance Qualification (PQ), Process Validation (PV) and Revalidation (RV) in support of cGMP pharmaceutical/medical device contract manufacturing across multiple facilities. These Process Validation activities include working with clients to define process control parameters and design protocols to test and verify process robustness. The role requires audit and inspection management support. In collaboration with validation management, assist internal project teams and external validation firms on Validation/qualification initiatives and to ensure project schedules are met. Complies with Health and Safety mandates and OSHA requirements. The PV Engineer IV will contributes and promotes a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Values: Customer Focus, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Superior Performance. This position will support the process validation management in helping to train and mentor less experienced process validation Engineers. The role may also require supporting internal/external audits and other lifecycle activities to support the process validation program.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and support the detailed project plans and timelines for the execution of process validation activities
Prepare validation & change control documentation, including protocols, summary reports, etc.
Author Process Performance Qualification/ verification validation plans
Author and perform the technical review of deviations and planned deviations, change controls, perform process monitoring, perform activities for lot release
Participate in client and Regulatory Audits
Work on CAPA and QS with minimal oversight to achieve timely results
Assist with determining impact of change control on qualified process and aseptic operations
Work closely with other validation department personnel and cross-functionally with MTS, Manufacturing, Engineering, QC, Quality Assurance, and project management to achieve all project deliverables
Assist management with mentoring and training of colleagues on policies and procedures including the requirements for validation
Perform all functions associated with process validation support
Develop and recommend science-based solutions with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance
Perform risk assessment and mitigation steps to achieve validation requirements and ensure each process remains in a validated state of compliance by compiling and analyzing data for continued process verification
Coordinate and execute validation protocol activities with consistent and effective communication with affected departments
Write process validation and process simulation media fill protocols and technical study approaches
Requirements:
Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment in operations/engineering/manufacturing/quality environments
Proficient in the development and execution of PPQs
Review commissioning, qualification and validation related system lifecycle documentation
Combination of equipment qualification, process validation, or cleaning validation is acceptable
QA pharmaceutical experience also preferred
Validation experience with the following is highly preferred: Vacuum physics, Heat and mass transfer, Formulation, Aseptic Filling and Lyophilization, Steam Sterilization, data analysis and statistics
Engagement and knowhow with regulatory inspections and knowledgeable in current industry standards and regulatory trends as they pertain to Validation of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical processes
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or related scientific discipline required with a minimum of 7 – 10 years of Pharmaceutical industry experience or combination of work experience in Validation, QA, MFG, MTS, Process Development or Engineering
Highly organized professional who is accustomed to working in a result oriented-focused, dynamic CMO environment
Professional and collaborative team player must have excellent interpersonal skills
Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues
Ability to inspire others to strive for excellence
Is driven to meet goals with minimal supervision
Knowledge of Industry guidelines (ISPE, PDA), US and international regulations (FDA, ICH, ISO, EMA) for validation of GMP fill finish facilities
Understanding of the competitive landscape of the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industry
Possess strong knowledge of Process Performance Qualification /Validation practices, including applicable regulations
Excellent technical writing, verbal communication and presentation skills
Proven capabilities to successfully bring cross-functional teams together to achieve goals through strong positive influence and leadership direction
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, Project