Validation & Verification SME

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years of experience in Medical Device V&V.
  • Demonstrated expertise as a Validation SME.
  • Proficient in managing the validation lifecycle independently.
  • Hands-on experience with IQ/OQ/PQ and CSV.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO standards.
  • Capable of coordinating with multifunctional teams.
  • Experience with QMS tools like TrackWise or Veeva.

Responsibilities

  • Author and execute validation protocols, including IQ, OQ, PQ, and System Validation.
  • Manage test execution, documentation, and defect tracking throughout the validation lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and applicable ISO standards.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams on validation.
  • Provide guidance on validation strategies and risk-based approaches.
  • Support audit readiness and regulatory inspections.
  • Drive multiple validation protocols simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with complex medical systems.
  • Join a team at the forefront of medical device innovation.
  • Support and guidance from cross-functional collaboration with industry experts.
  • Contribute to mission-critical processes in a regulated environment.
  • Engagement in a dynamic work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
  • We are seeking an experienced Validation & Verification (V&V) SME with 8-12+ years of experience in the Medical Device industry.
  • The ideal candidate will independently lead end-to-end validation activities, including protocol authoring, execution, reporting, and compliance management for complex medical systems in a regulated environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • uthor, review, and execute validation protocols including IQ, OQ, PQ, System Validation, and CSV.
  • Manage the complete validation lifecycle, including test execution, documentation, defect tracking, and reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 standards.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to support validation activities.
  • Provide SME-level guidance on validation strategies and risk-based validation approaches.
  • Support audit readiness, regulatory inspections, and documentation reviews.
  • Drive multiple validation protocols simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong expertise in Medical Device Validation & Verification (V&V).
  • Hands-on experience with IQ/OQ/PQ, Computerized System Validation (CSV), and System Validation.
  • Deep understanding of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 Risk Management.
  • Experience working in highly regulated environments with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with complex medical systems such as imaging, surgical, or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with QMS tools such as TrackWise, Veeva, ETQ, or equivalent.
  • Experience supporting large-scale validation programs with 100+ protocols.
  • Prior onsite client engagement experience in the United States.
Experience:
  • 8-12+ years of Medical Device V&V experience.
  • Proven track record as a Validation Subject Matter Expert (SME).
  • bility to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver under tight timelines.

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