Validation Engineer

Valspec; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of life sciences solutions is seeking a Validation Engineer to manage validation strategies for advanced manufacturing systems. The successful candidate will work within a highly regulated environment, ensuring compliance and data integrity, bringing at least 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical sector and knowledge of PLC systems. This role not only offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects but also comes with competitive benefits, including premium medical and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Competitive medical benefits

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in CSV and validation.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA).
• Experience in developing validation strategies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support validation strategies for Fill/Finish systems.
• Lead the creation of validation deliverables.
• Conduct FAT and SAT for Fill/Finish systems.

Skills

Validation within the pharmaceutical industry

Experience with PLCs

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Aveva Wonderware SCADA

PAS-X MES

Job description

Overview

Valspec—a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services—provides commissioning and qualification of computerized systems for clients in the Life Sciences industry. Established in 1999, Valspec’s mission is to provide a wide spectrum of services that help its clients meet their capital project and lifecycle maintenance goals. Valspec’s projects are critical to the industry, and to the people who rely on its products. Many projects ensure that life-changing drugs are available to those who need them; others streamline production to meet demand at a lower cost, allowing for the discovery of new and innovative therapies.

Provide computer system validation support for a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the production of biologics and advanced therapies. We are seeking a flexible and adaptable Validation Engineer (CSV) to represent our team in Indianapolis. In this role, you will be responsible for the validation strategy and SDLC documentation for Emerson DeltaV distributed control system, within the life sciences manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support validation strategies and plans for PLC-based Fill/Finish systems in compliance with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and company standards.
• Systems may include Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, Aveva Wonderware SCADA, and PAS-X MES.
• Lead the creation, review, and approval of validation deliverables, including validation plans, protocols, reports, risk assessments, and traceability matrices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate requirements gathering and mapping for validation activities.
• Conduct and oversee FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and commissioning activities for Fill/Finish systems.
• Perform risk assessments and impact analyses to identify potential issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity requirements and implement measures to maintain data integrity throughout the validation lifecycle.
• Support and provide guidance to the project team regarding CSV (Computer Systems Validation) principles and best practices.
• Liaise with external vendors and contractors to coordinate validation activities and ensure adherence to project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CSV and validation within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong expertise in validating Fill/Finish systems, including experience with PLCs, SCADA, MES, and Serialization.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.) and industry standards (GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11) related to CSV and validation.
• Proven experience in developing and executing validation strategies, plans, protocols, and reports.
• Solid understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Extensive experience with data integrity principles and implementation in CSV activities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems and processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience working in a regulated GxP environment.
• Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role is highly desirable.

Benefits

Joining Valspec as a Validation Engineer (CSV) will provide you with an opportunity to make a significant impact in the validation and CSV processes for cutting-edge life sciences manufacturing systems. If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring compliance and data integrity, we encourage you to apply.

Valspec offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.

Important notices

When receiving e-mails from a Proconex or Valspec recruiter, you will only receive e-mails from addresses ending in @proconexdirect.com or @valspec.net. Any other domains are impersonations and should be ignored.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Valspec. Valspec will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Valspec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.