ICON plc

Senior Clinical Computer System Validation Engineer

ICON plc$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Computerized System Validation (CSV) within regulated industries.
  • Strong knowledge of GxP, GAMP 5, CSA, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
  • Proven experience with software implementation, integration, and data migration.
  • Experience with system decommissioning and archival requirements.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams globally.

Responsibilities

  • Support validation lifecycle in line with GAMP 5 and internal quality procedures.
  • Provide quality oversight for software implementation and integration activities.
  • Develop and review validation deliverables and plans, including risk assessments.
  • Ensure migration activities uphold data integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with IT, data, and quality stakeholders for project alignment.
  • Review vendor documentation for supplier validation assessments.
  • Lead decommissioning activities including data retention and archival.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package for health, wellbeing, and professional growth.
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement and pension plans to support future financial security.
  • Life assurance and disability coverage for employee protection.
  • Employee assistance programmes and resources for wellbeing support.
  • Structured training and developmental opportunities for career advancement.
Full Job Description
Senior Clinical Computer System Validation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced CSV Quality Consultant to support a strategic software integration program within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

The consultant will provide quality and validation expertise throughout the lifecycle of computerized systems, ensuring compliance with GxP requirements, data integrity principles, and company quality standards.

What You Will Do:

You will take ownership of software development and engineering deliverables, applying your expertise to complex challenges.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Support the validation lifecycle of computerized systems in accordance with GAMP 5, CSA, and internal quality procedures.
  • Provide quality oversight for software implementation, integration, and data migration activities.
  • Develop and review validation deliverables, validation plans, risk assessments, requirements traceability matrices, test protocols, summary reports, and change controls.
  • Ensure migration and integration activities maintain data integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Partner with business, IT, data, and quality stakeholders to support project delivery and inspection readiness.
  • Review vendor documentation and assess supplier validation approaches.
  • Lead or support computerized system retirement and decommissioning activities, including archival, data retention, and preservation of validation evidence.
  • Identify compliance risks and recommend pragmatic, risk-based solutions.


Your Profile:

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Computerized System Validation (CSV) within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
  • Strong knowledge of GxP, GAMP 5, CSA, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and data integrity principles (ALCOA+).
  • Proven experience supporting system implementations, integrations, and data migration projects.
  • Experience with system decommissioning, archival, and record retention requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional and global project teams.


Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:
  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways


Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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