West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc

Sr Assoc, Process Validation

Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing or related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Engineering
  • Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to documentation
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred at any level
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and technical skills

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize documentation of operational procedures and validation processes
  • Communicate with internal and external customers to identify documentation needs
  • Ensure clarity and accuracy in all standard documentation
  • Develop documentation for multiple projects and teams simultaneously
  • Analyze existing documents to ensure consistency and quality
  • Consult with subject matter experts to collect necessary data
  • Generate and review technical documents including protocols, reports, and specifications

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and Lean Sigma training
  • Supportive team culture with emphasis on collaboration
  • Access to a variety of learning resources and materials
  • Travel opportunities for project collaboration, up to 10% annually
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Interact with a team of multiple subject matter experts to generate, review, update and route validation documentation. Act as a local expert for department teammates and technical writer staff in regard to requirements for documentation deliverable generation, requirements and routing across multiple manufacturing sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, organize, write, edit and review operational procedures and validation documentation.
  • Communicate appropriately with customers (internal and external) to determine documentation requirements
  • Clear, error-free and accurate standard documentation
  • Develop documentation across multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
  • Adhere to quality management system regulations and guidelines.
  • Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content and utilize good documentation practices.
  • Study products and processes and consult subject matter experts to gather data.
  • Generate and review a variety of manufacturing and inspection equipment validation deliverables, including, but not limited to: protocols, reports, specifications, manuals, work instructions, procedures, qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ), engineering studies (Process Development, confirmation or exploratory studies) and production documentation.
  • Generate high-quality, easily understood technical documents, meeting minutes and presentations
  • Utilize software to route and control documents for revisions and approval of technical literature.
  • Maintenance of knowledge around procedures and other documentation according to all internal SOP's and guidelines
  • Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
  • onitiate and support intra and internal department meetings and projects to achieve team goals
  • Support meetings and activities in which project documentation requirements or templates are discussed
  • Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards team goals
  • Maintain engineering records and documents as required


Education

  • Bachelor's Degree Technical Writing Field preferred


Work Experience

  • Minimum 5 years experience with Process Engineering required


Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
  • Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
  • Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
  • Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.


License and Certifications

  • Manufacturing\Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC Lean Certification of any level Upon Hire preferred


Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

  • Has superior analytical, organizational, leadership and technical skills
  • Ability to assert technical solutions and standards
  • Self-motivated, results- and solution-oriented personality
  • Must have excellent written and verbal skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: good team player and individual contributor as well
  • Interpret data, read and write, effective communication, decision making, presentation skills


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About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world's pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. West's 2019 net sales of $1.84 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 million of its components and devices, which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.
Learn more about West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc
Size
10,065 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$346.2 million
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+13.4%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
NASDAQ

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