DescriptionThe Senior Validation Engineer is a key individual contributor role within the INCOG BioPharma Validation Department. The Senior Validation Engineer is responsible for understanding and implementing validation requirements for a sterile injectables manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has subject matter expertise and practical experience in qualification and validation.
The Senior Validation Engineer will partner with internal customers to meet the needs of client projects, facility upgrades, capital expansion projects, and laboratory systems. They will possess a demonstrated ability to influence positive outcome without direct reporting authority. Additionally, they must thoroughly understand and be able to adapt to the changing needs of a manufacturing environment.
Essential Job Functions:- Perform Qualification activities on utilities, equipment and laboratory systems. This includes, but is not limited to, clean utilities, autoclave, washer, filler, laboratory instruments, controlled temperature units, etc.
- Interact with clients to provide validation support including but not limited to, customer product launches, new equipment qualifications.
- Support and provide validation oversight for capital expansion projects/build outs
- Take ownership in the development and modification of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs) and guidelines for equipment validation policies, standards, procedures, and templates
- Review facility changes and provide input on re-validation and re-qualification of equipment
- Assess risks involved in processing steps related to equipment, developing and/or reviewing validation requirements and design deliverables
- Engage in a cross functional team and work closely with other supporting groups including Engineering and Operations to support and monitor validation and process improvement efforts
- Conduct validation qualifications in accordance with all applicable protocols and identify associated protocol excursions.
- Identify industry trends in validation and expectations of regulatory agencies and propose program modifications as appropriate to align with current requirements.
Special Job Requirements:- Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM discipline
- 5-8 years of experience in Validation or related discipline
- 4+ years GMP experience required or other regulated industry
- Physically capable of working onsite
Additional Preferences:- Master's degree or higher preferred
- Computer System Validation experience preferred
- Cleaning Validation experience preferred
- VHP & Steam Sterilization experience preferred
Unless otherwise specified, all positions are based out of our Fishers, IN offices. Please note, we are a smoke-free campus.
