Validation Engineer pharmaceutical

Our client is a privately held global pharmaceutical Company in the business of sustaining and improving the quality of life for the customers of their products. They are seeking a Validation Engineer for their Central Virginia location.  The Validation Engineer will be responsible is responsible for assisting in the development, maintenance and execution of validation programs for equipment, facilities, utilities and processes (including cleaning).  This includes successfully working with other departments and contract resources to plan, develop, and execute equipment, cleaning or process validation activities. 

 

Job Description

 

The Validation Engineer is responsible for the development, maintenance and execution of process validation programs.  This includes successfully working with other departments and contract resources to plan, develop, and execute process validation activities.  

 

 Requirements:

 BS/MS Engineering or Chemical/Biological Science with a minimum of 5 years experience working in a GMP pharmaceutical (preferably API) company. Well versed in GMP Quality Systems and hands-on experience in process validation. Ability to work well in a fast paced environment, interfacing with personnel from multiple departments and meeting project deadlines. Develop, implement and maintain process validation procedures to current regulatory, industry and corporate standards.Evaluate and drive continuous improvement in process validation program.Prepare, review, execute, and finalize process validation protocols.  Review and approve pre and post execution change controls with focus on assessing impact to validated state.Develop and deliver training on validation procedures and approaches.  Maintain compliance of assigned training plan.Lead periodic reviews on validations including trending, analysis and interpretation of data relevant to supporting the validated state.Actively participate in interactions with external vendors, customers and suppliers, and regulatory agencies including corporate audits.

 

The Company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are qualified for this position and would like to be considered, please submit your resume along with a cover letter as Microsoft word documents via email to Tom Askew at taskew@rrsearch.com