Validation Engineer I

Nature and Scope

The Validation Engineer I will develop and execute validation protocols and reports that support the business needs of the company. The position will support the qualification and validation of the pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and ensure that the facility, systems and processes perform according to internal specifications, comply with current GMPs and are maintained in a validated state.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a designated discipline/s, focusing on Packaging, Equipment and Facilities and/or Cleaning Validation.
• Develop and execute validation protocols associated with the installation, operation and performance qualification and requalification of equipment, utilities and processes used in the manufacture of aseptically produced parenteral pharmaceuticals, including lyophilized and solutions.
• Provide technical expertise during design, evaluation and procurement of new equipment, utilities or processes.
• Maintain life cycle documentation for equipment and systems, including User Requirements Specifications, Functional Specifications, Hardware Design Specifications, Software Design Specifications, and Configuration Specifications.
• Support all aspects of the Validation Life Cycle, from design through operation and improvement.
• Plan and coordinate site-specific validation project activities including protocol development/approval, work schedules and lifecycle documentation.
• Review qualification/requalification packages for completeness and accuracy, sound rationale, compliance with validation policies and procedures and accurate data analysis.
• Provide and document training to personnel performing validation activities.
• Provide technical input to address validation deviations and provide assessments for change requests and identify qualification requirements to ensure compliance to GMPs and that the validated state is maintained.
• Coordinate protocol approvals and produce accurate summary reports.
• Develop or contribute to the development of SOPs related to equipment or processes for which the incumbent serves as SME.
• Remain current with FDA guidance and requirements regarding the validation of aseptic manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical and troubleshooting assistance for identifying and addressing manufacturing anomalies or deviations.
• Interface with Quality, Manufacturing, Packaging and Engineering groups to facilitate and drive validation execution and completion.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year performing validation activities in Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or related Life Science industry required.
• Knowledge and understanding of cGMP regulations and practices pertaining to validation principals, manufacturing processes, quality systems, engineering design fundamentals, regulatory agency expectations and industry trends.
• Strong knowledge of MS-Office software and PC Skills required.
• Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and design documents.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, planning and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, including making sound decisions and managing priorities.
• Ability to work within a team oriented environment.
• Ability to work off hours and weekends.
• Travel for Factory Acceptance Testing may be required on occasion (<10%).
• Physically able to wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment.