Job Description
Job Description
Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas : Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.
We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position :
Senior Computer System Validation (CSV) Specialist - with expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), specifically Syncade , to support a biologics manufacturing facility. The role will be responsible for planning, authoring, executing, and reviewing validation deliverables in compliance with FDA, EMA, ICH, and GAMP 5 guidelines. The candidate will work closely with Quality, IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure validated, compliant, and reliable MES system operation throughout the system life cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute CSV activities for MES (Syncade) in a biologics GMP environment.
- Develop and maintain validation documentation including Validation Plans, User Requirements (URS), Functional Specifications (FS), Design Specifications (DS), Risk Assessments, IQ / OQ / PQ protocols, and summary reports.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure MES recipes, workflows, and master batch records are validated and compliant.
- Perform impact assessments and change control for system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
- Ensure alignment of CSV deliverables with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and other applicable regulations.
- Collaborate with IT and Engineering teams for system integration (e.g., LIMS, ERP / SAP, DeltaV, PI Historian).
- Provide audit support during regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, MHRA, etc.) and customer audits.
- Mentor junior validation engineers and support knowledge transfer on CSV best practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of MES validation strategies, procedures, and templates.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.7–10+ years of experience in Computer System Validation within GMP-regulated biologics / pharmaceutical manufacturing.Hands-on expertise with MES Syncade validation and configuration (recipes, workflows, batch records).Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines : FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, ICH Q7, GAMP 5.Experience in biologics manufacturing processes (cell culture, purification, fill / finish).Familiarity with integration points (DCS / DeltaV, LIMS, ERP / SAP, data historians).Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.Preferred Skills
Experience in large-scale biotech / biologics start-up or tech transfer projects.Knowledge of data integrity principles and ALCOA+ requirements.Exposure to quality management systems (TrackWise, Veeva, ValGenesis, Kneat).Understanding of 21st Century Cures Act and CSA (Computer Software Assurance) approaches.