Computer System Validation Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$80K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, IT, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 4 years in Computer System Validation (CSV)
  • Strong knowledge of GAMP and risk-based validation
  • Understanding of electronic records and signatures
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) validation
  • Familiarity with MES and ERP systems like Emerson Syncade, SAP, and Oracle
  • Strong documentation skills in CSV-related deliverables

Responsibilities

  • Author, review, and approve validation documentation
  • Assist during test execution and document failures
  • Help develop requirements for computerized systems
  • Support validation activities for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Maintain CSV documentation including Validation Plans and Specifications
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Utilize IT service management platforms for support

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a global pharmaceutical leader
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration
  • Support critical validation processes in biopharmaceuticals
  • Contribute to compliance with industry regulations
  • Work in a dynamic and regulated environment
Full Job Description
Job Description:

  • We are seeking a Computer System Validation (CSV) Engineer for a global pharmaceutical client. This role will work cross-functionally to lead and execute validation activities for GxP electronic systems and applications.
  • The CSV Engineer will partner with Business Owners, Technical Owners, and Quality teams to create and manage validation deliverables throughout the validation lifecycle.
  • The primary responsibility is to ensure that validation activities supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are documented in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • uthor, review, and/or approve applicable CSV documentation.
  • ssist Business Owners and Technical Owners during test execution, document test failures, and ensure testing aligns with internal procedures.
  • ssist Business Owners and Technical Owners in developing requirements and specifications for computerized systems used in GxP operations.
  • Support validation activities for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • Develop and maintain CSV documentation including Validation Plans, Requirements, Specifications, Assessments, Test Scripts (IQ/OQ/PQ or equivalent), Summary Reports, Trace Matrices, and SOPs.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, GxP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, and Good Documentation Practices.
  • Support validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory systems used in biologics and clinical manufacturing environments.
  • Utilize IT service management platforms to support incident, problem, and change management activities.
  • Work with Business Quality Management Systems and related validation processes.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Minimum 4+ years of direct experience in Computer System Validation (CSV).
  • Strong knowledge of GAMP and risk-based validation approaches.
  • Good understanding of electronic records and electronic signatures.
  • Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) validation.
  • Familiarity with MES systems such as Emerson Syncade, ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, and EBR systems such as InfoBatch.
  • Strong experience developing CSV documentation, including Validation Plans, Requirements, Specifications, Assessments, Test Scripts, Summary Reports, Trace Matrices, and SOPs.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and laboratory systems supporting biologics and clinical manufacturing.
  • Experience with IT service management platforms such as ServiceNow.
  • Exposure to Business Quality Management Systems such as Veeva.

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