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The role of the Senior Validation Specialist is to implement and execute tasks relating to operational support for product launches, Process, Facility and Equipment Development at PCI Pharma Services sites.
Job Responsibility:
Support the validation effort for all Strategic Projects on site
Ensure all validation activities on site relating to Facility, Equipment and Processes meet the expectations of clients but more specifically meet regulatory requirements (HPRA/ FDA)
Prepare, review and or approval of qualification and/or validation documentation (VMPs, specifications, protocols, reports etc.) in relation to instrument, equipment, facilities (including cold stores), utilities, automated systems, manufacturing processes and cleaning processes including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ phases in conjunction with program Quality representation
Drive solutions, in conjunction with the appropriate department, to ensure customer related validation problems are communicated and corrective actions are in place and closed in a timely manner
Thorough investigation of Quality and Validation issues using Root Cause Analysis methodology and implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence
Support change controls as required
Execute validation activities, with minimal supervision, in conjunction with Technical, Production and Engineering functions
Ensure the strict implementation of validation procedures plus the timely and accurate completion of all validation documentation
Supports the coordination & scheduling of packaging validation activities in alignment with planning & packaging functions
Perform Periodic reviews, revalidations, and continued process verifications on a scheduled basis
Support all Regulatory Inspections, Customer visits and Customer audits on validation related queries as required
Requirements:
Min 3 years' Quality experience
Min 2 years' Validation experience
Equipment Qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) – Hands on experience in protocol generations, execution, completion
Process Validation (PV) experience
New Product Introduction (NPI) - Generation, execution and close out of validation projects
Communication Customer/Internal stake holders/Suppliers
Experience with deviation, CAPA processes
Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Periodic reviews
Nice to have:
Experience with packaging - secondary packaging / blister packaging and high speed / automated lines would be a distinctive advantage for this position
Ability to present risk-based project validation strategy in a clear and concise manner to the Business Unit Planners, Customers and where required, to senior management
Decision Making: Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities whilst providing a viable solution
Passion for Results: high energy, maturity, ability to work under pressure and deliver results