Validation Project Manager

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in commissioning, qualification, and validation within a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation) background including IQ, OQ, PQ, and PPQ processes.
  • Familiarity with medical device regulations, specifically ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820.
  • Proven ability to manage contractors and oversee project budgets rather than performing execution tasks.
  • Experience with cleanroom environments, utilities, and HVAC systems.
  • Specific experience in coating, converting, laminating, or web handling processes is preferred.
  • Willingness to work onsite in Wisconsin or travel if based out of the area.

Responsibilities

  • Own the commissioning, qualification, and validation strategy for the new manufacturing site.
  • Lead the qualification of cleanrooms, utilities, HVAC, and process equipment through to Performance Qualification (PQ).
  • Oversee the transfer of processes and equipment from the existing site to the new facility.
  • Manage the external commissioning, qualification and validation resources, engineering contractors, and equipment vendors.
  • Take charge of equipment User Requirements Specifications (URS), as well as Vendor Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
  • Collaborate with quality assurance to establish the site's Quality Management System (QMS), documentation, and regulatory requirements.
  • Report project progress, risks, and timelines to senior stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a major new site start-up, enhancing your resume with high-stakes experience.
  • Engage in diverse tasks from managing contractors to deep technical understanding, fostering broad professional growth.
  • Work in a regulated industry with a strong emphasis on compliance and quality, providing job security and stability.
Full Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities :
  • Own the commissioning, qualification and validation strategy for the new site
  • Lead equipment and facility qualification through to PQ - cleanrooms, utilities, HVAC, process equipment
  • Manage process and equipment transfer from the existing site
  • Manage external CQV resource, engineering contractors and equipment vendors
  • Own facility and equipment URS, vendor FAT and SAT
  • Work alongside quality to get the site's QMS, documentation and regulatory registration in place
  • Report progress, risk and timeline to senior stakeholder

Experience :
  • Experience leading a new site start-up, facility build or full site transfer in a regulated manufacturing environment - this is the key one
  • Strong CQV background: IQ/OQ/PQ, PPQ, cleanroom and utilities qualification
  • Medical device background, ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820
  • Experience managing contractors and capital project budgets, rather than executing protocols yourself
  • Coating, converting, laminating or web handling experience is a real advantage
  • Comfortable being on site in Wisconsin. Candidates outside the area who'd work on a travel basis will be considered

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