Sr. Validation Engineer - Automation

Amgen; Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, is seeking a Sr. Validation Engineer to support day-to-day operation of automation systems at its aseptic drug product facility.

You will focus on maintaining validated state, compliance documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in compliance or automation within manufacturing, a degree in Engineering or life sciences, and experience with Kneat, GAMP lifecycle, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a compliance or automation role within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or life sciences with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Working knowledge of GAMP, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11.
• Working knowledge of automation and network technologies; Kneat experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all automation systems in a validated state, including audits, periodic reviews, and preventive maintenance.
• Own and maintain automation compliance documents such as SOPs, Data Integrity Assessments, and Guides.
• Lead deviation management with triage, investigation, root-cause analysis, and follow-up actions.
• Champion validation maintenance and drive initiatives to adopt new technologies including AI tools and data analytics.
• Review execution of compliance tasks to measure and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in global compliance meetings and share learnings with the team.

Skills

Automation

Validation

GAMP

Data integrity

Kneat

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or life sciences

Tools

Kneat

AI tools

Data analytics

Job description

Amgen discovers, develops, and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was among the first to turn new science into safe, effective medicines for patients. Its therapeutics have changed medical practice and helped millions worldwide fight cancer and other serious illnesses. With a broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to improve lives.

The Sr. Validation Engineer will support the day-to-day operation of automation systems at Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL), an aseptic drug product facility specialising in formulation, vial/syringe filling, lyophilisation, inspection and packaging. ADL has a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation focused on improving health outcomes. Amgen is developing the capability to produce many of its medicines in Dun Laoghaire to support continuity of supply as it expands internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Help to maintain a safe working environment by following all relevant environmental, health, and safety practices and regulations.
• Manage all processes required to keep automation systems in a validated state, including:
  • Annual security and audit trail reviews
  • Periodic system reviews
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Kneat Super User support
• This role combines direct task execution with support for team members completing documentation, ensuring consistent standards and adherence to approved templates.
• Own and maintain all Automation compliance documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, Data Integrity Assessments, and Guides.
• Participate in global meetings on compliance topics, influencing the direction of compliance execution and bringing learnings back to the team.
• Lead deviation management for the team, including triage, investigation, root-cause analysis, impact assessment, and follow-up actions to ensure issues are resolved in a compliant and timely manner.
• Champion validation maintenance within the group by leading initiatives that strengthen and streamline execution. Lead team initiatives to introduce new technologies that support validation maintenance, including the use of AI tools and the innovations in data analytics.
• Review execution of compliance tasks by the team to measure and drive continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in a compliance or automation role within an operations or manufacturing environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a life science discipline, with at least 5 years’ experience in an operations or manufacturing environment.
• Compliance knowledge: Working knowledge of the GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 standards, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11.
• Technical knowledge: Working knowledge of automation and network technologies. Previous experience with Kneat is preferred.
• Work style: Independent, self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaboration: Strong team player who embraces a team-based culture and supports effective decision-making through collaboration.
• Communication: Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder management: Proven ability to build relationships, coordinate across departments, and collaborate with teams to achieve shared goals.
• Travel: Availability to travel as needed to support training and vendor visits.