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The Validation Engineer III performs an array of well-defined validation activities in support of cGMP pharmaceutical/medical device contract manufacturing across multiple PCI facilities. In collaboration with validation management, the engineer III assist with internal project teams and external validation firms on validation/qualification initiatives and ensures project schedules are met. Complies with requirements of the Safety Program, including PCI Health and Safety mandates and OSHA requirements. In carrying out duties, contributes and promotes a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the PCI Values: Customer Focus, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Superior Performance.
Job Responsibility:
Author validation plans
assist with the development of specifications for user requirements, functional requirements, and design requirements, trace matrices, validation summary reports and test protocols for installation, operation, performance of equipment, functional requirements, risk assessments, and IQ/OQ/PQ
Review commissioning, qualification and validation related system lifecycle documentation (user requirements, functional and design specifications, commissioning and qualification protocols)
Assist with direction on equipment/process change control development (equipment, utilities, facilities, and processes) used to develop and manufacture products in a cGMP environment
Work closely with other validation department personnel as well as cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Critical Utilities, 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
Validation representative on validation projects leading by example on projects
Develop and recommend science-based solutions with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance
Perform risk assessment and mitigation steps to achieve attainment and maintenance of a validated state of compliance for all equipment, utilities, processes, materials, and facilities
Coordinate and execute validation protocol activities with consistent and effective communication with affected departments
working autonomously while keeping manager regularly updated
Work in a highly independent fashion, with minimal to no direction in the execution of duties, while keeping team mates and manager informed and providing guidance to other engineers as needed
Write protocols and technical study approaches
Review document changes for validation and deviation impact
Propose corrective actions to validation manager and appropriate departments to implement the required changes
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline required with a minimum of 6 years of Pharmaceutical industry experience or combination of work experience in Validation, QA, MFG, or Engineering
Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment in operations/engineering/manufacturing/quality environments
Combination of equipment qualification, process validation, or cleaning validation is acceptable
QA pharmaceutical experience also preferred
Validation experience with the following is highly preferred: Thermal characterization, Vacuum physics, Heat and mass transfer, Formulation, Aseptic Filling and Lyophilization, Steam Sterilization
Experience in multiple regulatory inspections and knowledgeable in current industry standards and regulatory trends as they pertain to Validation of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical processes