Computer System Validation Specialist (CSV)

MedPharm Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedPharm Ltd in Guildford is seeking a CSV Specialist to govern and manage validated computerised systems (GxP) across the site, ensuring compliance with EU GMP Annex 11 and MHRA guidance.

You will oversee the validation lifecycle (URS, IQ/OQ/PQ, reports), assess updates, perform risk assessments, and support inspections, collaborating with QA, IT, and operations to maintain data integrity. This on-site role requires 3–5 years CSV experience and a Life Sciences or related degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years' CSV experience in GMP environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with MasterControl (or equivalent eQMS).
• Experience validating GxP systems per EU GMP Annex 11 and GAMP5.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections (MHRA, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the CSV Master Plan.
• Oversee full validation lifecycle of GxP systems (URS, IQ/OQ/PQ, reports).
• Assess and approve system updates and changes per change control.
• Conduct risk-based impact assessments for system changes.
• Perform periodic reviews to ensure validated state and data integrity.
• Support inspections and collaborate with QA, IT, Operations, vendors.
• Develop and maintain CSV templates and best practices.

Skills

CSV governance

Regulatory compliance

Validation lifecycle

GxP expertise

Risk assessment

Audits support

Change control

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

MasterControl

Regulatory inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MasterControl eQMS

Job description

Position Summary

The Computer System Validation (CSV) Specialist is responsible for the governance, validation, and lifecycle management of all GxP-relevant computerised systems at site.

This role ensures ongoing compliance with EU GMP Annex 11, MHRA Data Integrity Guidance, GAMP5 principles, and applicable global regulatory requirements. The position provides technical oversight of electronic systems, manages validation activities, assesses system updates and changes, and closes existing CSV compliance gaps to maintain inspection readiness and data integrity.

Essential Functions

• Own and maintain the site Computerised Systems Validation (CSV) Master Plan.
• Manage the full validation lifecycle of GxP systems (URS, risk assessment, IQ/OQ/PQ, validation reports).
• Assess and approve system updates, configuration changes, and upgrades in line with change control procedures.
• Conduct risk-based impact assessments for system changes and new implementations.
• Perform and document periodic system reviews to ensure ongoing validated state.
• Identify and close existing CSV gaps to ensure compliance with Annex 11 and data integrity requirements.
• EudraLex Volume 4 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, laid down in Commission Directives 91/356/EEC, as amended by Directive 2003/94/EC, and 91/412/EEC respectively
• UK Good Laboratory Practice Regulations 1999, Statutory Instrument No. 3106 as amended by Statutory Instrument 2004/994
• OECD Series on Principles of Good Laboratory Practice and Compliance Monitoring No1
• OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice ENV/MC/CHEM(98)17
• OECD Series on Principles of Good Laboratory Practice and Compliance Monitoring Nos. 2-25
• MHRA ‘GxP’ Data Integrity Guidance and Definitions March 2018
• US 21 CFR Part 11
• US 21 CFR Part 210 & 211 (US GMPs)
• Ensure appropriate audit trail review processes are defined and implemented.
• Support supplier qualification and oversight of SaaS/cloud-based system providers.
• Provide inspection support for MHRA and other regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with QA, IT, Operations, and external vendors to ensure compliant system management.
• Develop and maintain CSV templates, procedures, and best practices aligned with GAMP5 principles.
• Standard bullet list item for all people manager positions:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research environment.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with MasterControl (or equivalent eQMS), including configuration assessment, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Practical experience validating GxP computerised systems in accordance with EU GMP Annex 11 and GAMP5.
• Experience conducting system risk assessments, change impact assessments, and periodic reviews.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections (e.g., MHRA, FDA) relating to computerised systems and data integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of EU GMP Annex 11 requirements.
• Good understanding of MHRA Data Integrity Guidance and ALCOA+ principles.
• Knowledge of GAMP5 risk‑based validation methodology.
• Understanding of 21 CFR Part 11 (where applicable).
• Knowledge of computerised system lifecycle management in a regulated environment.
• Ability to prepare and review validation documentation (URS, IQ/OQ/PQ, validation reports).
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to assess system changes and determine validation impact.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple validation projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration skills (QA, IT, Operations, external vendors).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) required.

Travel Requirements

• None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform the job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.