Senior Validation Lifecycle & Periodic Review Specialis

Validation and Engineering Group, Inc

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, or related field.
  • 5+ years experience in regulated environments (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device).
  • Experience with GMP systems, controlled environments, and validation programs.
  • Proficient in authoring and reviewing technical documentation.
  • Strong grasp of validation lifecycle concepts and GMP compliance.
  • Excellent technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

  • Execute validation lifecycle activities for GMP systems.
  • Perform periodic reviews for various systems (EQPR, CTCPR, CSPR, AATR).
  • Review and assess deviations, CAPAs, and system performance data.
  • Evaluate system changes' impact on validation and compliance.
  • Assess systems for ongoing suitability and compliance.
  • Author and update periodic review reports and validation documentation.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining Validation Master Plans (VMPs).
  • Support Annual Product Review activities and summary reports.
  • Engage in multidisciplinary discussions with various operational teams.
  • Identify compliance risks and areas for operational improvements.
  • Mentor junior staff as needed.
  • Aid in regulatory inspections and audits.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Access to ongoing training and mentorship.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in impactful projects with notable clients.
Full Job Description
  • Senior Validation Lifecycle & Periodic Review Specialist

Location: Hybrid

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Validation Lifecycle & Periodic Review Specialist to support our client in maintaining validated systems throughout their lifecycle. This role is responsible for executing and supporting validation lifecycle and periodic review activities for GMP equipment, facilities, utilities, controlled temperature chambers, computerized systems, and associated validation maintenance activities.

The successful candidate will independently perform complex assessments and reviews to ensure systems remain compliant, fit for intended use, and maintained in a validated state throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities
  • Execute validation lifecycle and periodic review activities for GMP systems.
  • Perform Equipment Periodic Reviews (EQPRs), Controlled Temperature Chamber Reviews (CTCPRs), Computerized System Periodic Reviews (CSPRs), and Annual Audit Trail Reviews (AATRs), as applicable.
  • Review and assess deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, maintenance records, calibration records, and system performance data.
  • Evaluate the impact of system changes on validation status and compliance requirements.
  • Assess systems for continued suitability, compliance, and validated state.
  • Author and revise periodic review reports and associated validation lifecycle documentation.
  • Support development, maintenance, and updates of Validation Master Plans (VMPs).
  • Support Annual Product Review (APR) activities and summary reports.
  • Participate in cross-functional discussions with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Automation, and Validation personnel.
  • Identify compliance risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, as needed.
  • Support regulatory inspections, audits, and client requests, as required.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience supporting GMP equipment, facilities, utilities, controlled temperature chambers, computerized systems, or validation programs.
  • Experience authoring and reviewing GMP technical documentation.
  • Strong understanding of validation lifecycle concepts, quality systems, and GMP compliance requirements.
  • Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting one or more of the following:
  • Equipment Periodic Reviews (EQPR)
  • Controlled Temperature Chamber Reviews (CTCPR)
  • Computerized System Periodic Reviews (CSPR)
  • Annual Audit Trail Reviews (AATR)
  • Validation Master Plans (VMP)
  • Annual Product Review (APR) support
  • Data Integrity Assessments
  • Change Control and Deviation Management
  • Validation Maintenance Programs
  • Maximo, TrackWise, Kneat, CDOCS, ServiceNow, or similar systems

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