Senior Validation Specialist

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related field.
  • 5+ years of validation experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Expertise in IQ/OQ/PQ, Process Validation, Equipment Qualification, Cleaning Validation, and Computer System Validation (CSV).
  • Familiarity with FDA, EMA, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5 guidelines.
  • Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead validation lifecycle activities including DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ.
  • Author, review, and approve validation protocols and reports.
  • Execute validation activities for equipment, processes, and systems.
  • Support commissioning and qualification activities for new equipment.
  • Manage deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls related to validation.
  • Develop and maintain Validation Master Plans (VMPs).
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, GxP, and data integrity requirements.
  • Support regulatory inspections and audits.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory teams.
  • Mentor junior validation engineers and specialists.

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment that encourages mentorship and professional growth.
  • Opportunity to enhance compliance with a focus on FDA and EMA regulations.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge validation tools and methodologies.
  • Involvement in regulatory inspections and internal audits.
  • Contribution to the development of critical validation documentation and processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Validation Specialist to lead qualification and validation activities in a GMP-regulated environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, reviewing, and approving validation documentation for equipment, facilities, utilities, processes, and computerized systems while ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, and cGMP regulations.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead validation lifecycle activities including Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
  • uthor, review, and approve validation protocols, reports, risk assessments, and validation plans.
  • Execute equipment, process, cleaning, utility, facility, and computer system validation activities.
  • Support commissioning and qualification (C&Q) activities for new equipment and manufacturing systems.
  • Manage deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls related to validation activities.
  • Develop and maintain Validation Master Plans (VMPs).
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, GxP, FDA, EU GMP, and data integrity requirements.
  • Support regulatory inspections and internal/external audits.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Automation, and Regulatory teams.
  • Mentor junior validation engineers and specialists.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of validation experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • IQ/OQ/PQ
    • Process Validation
    • Equipment Qualification
    • Cleaning Validation
    • Computer System Validation (CSV)
    • Risk Assessments
    • Change Control and CAP
  • Experience with FDA, EMA, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5 guidelines.
  • Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with MES, LIMS, SCADA, PLC, ERP, or other GMP computerized systems.
  • Knowledge of Kneat, ValGenesis, TrackWise, MasterControl, or similar validation tools.
  • Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Validation certification or advanced degree preferred.

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