Computer System Validation Lead

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Lancaster, PA
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of experience in computer system validation (CSV) within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of operational technology concepts and automation solutions, including PLC and SCADA systems.
  • Experience with AVEVA System Platform and AVEVA PI Historian integrations.
  • Hands-on background in testing field I/O, instrumentation, and control systems.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance in sterile manufacturing and CSV documentation processes.

Responsibilities

  • Support the validation of computer systems for a new sterile drug manufacturing facility.
  • Lead the development and execution of CSV documents according to company policies.
  • Collaborate with a team of automation engineers on system design and implementation.
  • Resolve technical protocol deviations within the R&D project team.
  • Transition to on-site work, ensuring project delivery aligns with critical deadlines.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work structure starting in 2026, transitioning to more on-site work in 2027.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects during facility expansion.
  • Collaboration with a skilled team in a state-of-the-art facility.
  • Access to training and development resources.
  • Flexible work arrangements to accommodate project schedules.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
  • Position is supporting Validation of Computer systems in support of a newly constructed Sterile Drug Product Clinical Manufacturing facility.
  • Position will serve a key role in delivery to accommodate the exit of the existing Sterile Drug Product Clinical Manufacturing facility in 2028.
  • The role will have hybrid/flexible work structure in 2026, transitioning to a majority of on-site presence beginning Jan-2027.
  • The focus of the role will be to lead and support the development of the CSV approach, in alignment with company policies, and independent of the existing commercial organization.
  • The role will report to the Automation Lead and part of a team that currently has three (3) Automation Engineers familiar with the design of the facility and equipment systems.
  • The role will lead the development and execution of CSV documents.
  • It is expected that the role will extend into the execution phase of validation thru the year 2027.
  • Project dynamics require ~10-15 years experience and the ability to work independently.
  • Project dynamics could require for flexible work as needed to accommodate project delivery schedule.
  • Communication skills to resolve technical protocol deviations within the R&D project team.

Technologies:
  • Alignment with existing Automation solutions: Particle and Equipment. Monitoring, Alarm Management Systems.
  • AVEVA System Platform.
  • Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC.
  • AVEVA Pi Historian.
  • Understanding of Operational Technology concepts.
  • Hands on experience in the support of testing of field I/O, instrumentation and control systems.
  • Experience with SCADA, HMI and Client platforms, communications and network infrastructure.
  • Independent control platforms to support Robotic isolator and filling line that will support multiple dose forms, with unique capability (Lyophilization).
  • Independent control platform to support Formulation and Wash Isolators.
  • Independent control platforms to support Autoclave and Equipment Wash areas.
  • PLC of Door Interlocking system.
  • Kneat experience.

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