Verista

6364 - Lead CQV Engineer / Lead Validation Engineer

Verista$87K — $145K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering preferred
  • 8+ years of validation experience in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology
  • Strong hands-on experience with critical process equipment (bioreactors, filtration, chromatography, UF)
  • Proven leadership in validation teams or shift-based execution
  • Thorough understanding of GMP/GDP standards
  • Proficient in eVal and familiarity with ValGenesis preferred
  • Experience with temperature mapping, particularly using Ellab

Responsibilities

  • Lead CQV execution activities across various systems and workstreams
  • Coordinate execution priorities to recover schedule slippage
  • Interface with QA, Engineering, and Operations to resolve issues in real-time
  • Oversee IQ/OQ protocol execution and operational verification
  • Support and review drawing walkdowns, equipment/component verification, and MOC/weld verification
  • Provide oversight for temperature mapping and validation activities
  • Support development of SIP/CIP cycle as required
  • Ensure documentation is audit-ready per GMP/GDP standards
  • Drive identification, escalation, and resolution of deviations

Benefits

  • Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
  • Competitive pay with performance-based incentives
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible spending account, commuter benefits, and health savings account
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Rollover Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and team social activities
  • Employee recognition and referral programs
  • Paid parental leave and bereavement support
Full Job Description
Lead Validation Engineer Responsibilities:
  • Lead CQV execution activities across multiple systems and workstreams
  • Coordinate daily execution priorities to recover schedule slippage and maintain timelines
  • Interface with QA, Engineering, and Operations to resolve issues in real time
  • Oversee execution of IQ/OQ protocols and operational verification activities
  • Support and review:
    • Drawing walkdowns
    • Equipment and component verification
    • Materials of Construction (MOC) and weld verification
  • Provide oversight for temperature mapping and validation activities
  • Support SIP/CIP and related cycle development activities as needed
  • Ensure all documentation meets GMP/GDP and audit-ready standards
  • Drive deviation identification, escalation, and resolution

Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required (STEM degree, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering preferred)
  • 8+ years of CQV/validation experience in pharma or biotech
  • Strong hands-on execution background with process equipment (bioreactors, filtration, chromatography, UF)
  • Proven experience leading validation teams or shift-based execution efforts
  • Strong GMP/GDP knowledge
  • Experience with eVal (required), ValGenesis a plus
  • Experience with temperature mapping (Ellab a plus)

This role requires the ability to be on-site, full-time in Devens, MA.

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

National (US) Range

$87,780-$145,307 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?
  • High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
  • Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
  • Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
  • FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
  • Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
  • Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
  • As Needed Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
  • Employee Recognition
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com

About Verista

Verista is a software company that provides a platform for managing and automating business processes. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data and optimize workflows. Verista's customers include companies in the healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
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