Validation Engineer III

East Windsor, NJ
Full Time
Mid Level
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Validation Engineer III ensures regulatory compliance by overseeing the validation of systems, equipment, and processes while managing the full lifecycle of Computer System Validation and cross-functional projects. This role plays a critical part in driving technical transfers, optimizing validation strategies, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, the Senior Validation Engineer supports regulatory audits and inspections, proactively identifying and mitigating compliance risks to uphold the highest industry standards.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  
  • Ensures compliance by validating facilities, equipment, systems, and processes while authoring and approving commissioning and validation documents for sterile and non-sterile manufacturing.
  • Manages the lifecycle of Computer System Validation, executes multiple protocols, and analyzes data to create reports, including deviations.
  • Coordinates cross-departmental validation activities, tracks timelines and budgets, and drives technical transfers across sites.
  • Leads continuous improvement through quality investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Risk Assessments, Change Control, and staff training.
  • Provides expertise during audits, manages contractors for Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV), and develops cleaning, sterilization, and process cycles.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
  • 10 years Validation experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
  • Advanced knowledge in current good manufacturing practices, CQV, sterilization validation, Good Automated Manufacturing Practice, 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 11, and experience with Computer System and Cleaning Validation.
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills with attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quality Management Systems.

KEY COMPETENCIES: 
  • Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
  • Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • Ensures Accountability: Holds self and other accountable to meet commitment.
  • Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
  • Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

VALUES:                                                                                              
  • People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
  • Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
  • Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees, and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
  • Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                      
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certified Quality Engineer Preferred.
 

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