6495 - Senior CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer

Verista, Inc.; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Life, Short-Term, andLong

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

Job summary

Verista seeks a Senior Validation Engineer to lead end-to-end CQV/validation projects for pharmaceutical systems in Mount Vernon, IN. You will develop plans and validation deliverables, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive regulatory-compliant testing and documentation.

The role requires extensive CQV/validation experience, GMP/GxP knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams on-site, with Veeva experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end CQV/validation projects in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of GMP/GxP, data integrity, and risk-based validation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple validation workstreams and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CQV/validation projects for pharmaceutical systems from planning to closeout.
• Develop and manage Validation Plans, DQ, IQ/OQ, PQ, FAT, and commissioning documents.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and vendors to maintain schedules.
• Author protocols (FAT/IQ/OQ/PQ) and manage equipment readiness and downtime.
• Lead document reviews and manage Veeva workflows through approval cycles.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve deviations and corrective actions.
• Ensure all CQV activities comply with GxP, data integrity, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a senior validation lead, communicating status and risks; onsite 100% in Mount Vernon, IN.

Skills

CQV leadership

Validation project management

GxP knowledge

Data integrity

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Description Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities. Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values

We empower and support our colleagues. We commit to client success at every turn. We have the courage to do the right thing. We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged. We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise.

Senior Validation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive end-to-end CQV and validation projects for pharmaceutical manufacturing, facility, utility, and equipment systems, from planning through execution, closeout, and final approval
• Develop, review, and manage core validation deliverables, including Validation Plans, DQ, Data Integrity Assessments, FAT, IQ/OQ, PQ, Commissioning, Validation Reports, and associated summaries
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Quality, SMEs, and vendors to define requirements, coordinate project activities, manage dependencies, and maintain validation schedules
• Author and execute FAT, IQ/OQ, PQ, and Commissioning protocols, coordinating equipment availability, personnel, materials, calibrations, and required downtime to support successful testing
• Lead validation document reviews, consolidate and resolve comments, and manage Veeva or comparable document management workflows through pre-approval, execution, and final approval
• Identify, investigate, and resolve deviations, exceptions, discrepancies, and testing issues, coordinating corrective actions, approvals, and required retesting
• Ensure all CQV activities and documentation comply with GxP/cGMP, data integrity, risk-based validation principles, company procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Serve as a senior validation lead, proactively communicating project status, risks, schedule impacts, and critical issues, while independently managing multiple CQV workstreams and driving projects to successful completion

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in CQV, validation, commissioning, or engineering within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industries
• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end CQV/validation projects, including planning, document development, execution, issue resolution, and validation closeout
• Strong hands‑on experience developing and executing DQ, DIA, FAT, IQ/OQ, PQ, commissioning, Validation Plans, and Validation Reports for equipment, utilities, facilities, or manufacturing systems
• Proven ability to drive cross‑functional validation activities, coordinating Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, SMEs, vendors, and other stakeholders to maintain schedules and resolve issues
• Strong understanding of GMP, GxP, data integrity, risk‑based validation, qualification principles, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience with Veeva or comparable electronic document management/quality systems, including document routing, review, comment resolution, approval, and validation record management
• Strong project management, communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and leadership skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple validation workstreams and deliverables in a fast‑paced regulated environment
• Must be willing to be on‑site 100% in Mount Vernon, IN

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job‑related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast‑paced organization with a people‑focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance‑based incentive programs
• Company‑paid Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance. Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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