Sr. Validation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Woodstock Sterile Solutions is driven to positively impact global healthcare by providing our partners the best quality solutions to their sterile development and commercial needs. We are a growing organization with a bright future, and we are looking for motivated and experienced team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits and a generous Paid Time Off package. This position will be based on site in Woodstock, IL.

I. Position Overview :

The position is responsible for the design, schedule, execution, and evaluation of scientifically and statistically sound qualification experiments which define and demonstrate that critical Cleaning, Controls, Equipment, Facilities, Processes and Utilities function in a consistent and repeatable manner, and are in compliance with regulatory requirements, product license restrictions, and policies affecting final product integrity. The position schedules activities involving manufacturing equipment to maximize equipment utilization, prepares detailed, concise documentation dossiers on completed studies that summarize the experimental results, specifications, and conformance to defined acceptance criteria, provides technical support to Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Regulatory Affairs as needed. Assists the Validation department in developing policies, programs, SOPs, and Quality standards to meet current industry, corporate Quality, and external Regulatory requirements. Assists the departmental Manager in the development and training of Validation Engineer / Technician(s). Limited oversight of Validation Engineer / Technician(s).

II. Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities :

• Validation empowered representative on cross-functional project teams.
• Validation Project Manager for cross-functional project teams.
• Assists the departmental Manager in the development and training of Validation Engineer / Technician(s).
• Limited oversight of Validation Engineer / Technician(s).
• Researches governmental regulatory requirements on each assigned project to ensure that each study subject is challenged to meet required specifications.
• Prepares scientifically sound Validation Study Protocols that incorporate the defined specifications into acceptance criteria and assessment procedures.
• Schedules the execution of Validation studies with the appropriate department(s).
• Prepares detailed, concise documentation dossiers on completed studies that summarize the studies experimental results and specifications and their conformance to defined acceptance criteria.
• Authors, executes, and closes studies in support of Equipment Change Controls.
• Maintains close contact with Business development, Engineering, Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing groups to assure effective communication on challenges and opportunities related to validation.
• Provides technical support to Business Development, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Regulatory Affairs as needed.
• Proven technical understanding and validation experience within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Assists the Validation department in developing policies, programs, SOPs, and Quality standards to meet current industry, corporate Quality, and external Regulatory requirements.
• Supports the facility in internal and external inspections. Subject Matter Expert (SME), reviewer, or approver of controlled documents within area(s) of expertise.
• Works directly with management, contract customers, and / or contract engineers.
• Maintain effectiveness of the Quality System components relevant to this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

III. Position Requirements :

Education or Equivalent :

Experience :

Knowledge / Skills Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

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