CAPA Sr. Associate

Veg Group; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. seeks a CAPA Sr. Associate to lead nonconformance investigations, root-cause analysis, and CAPA activities in a regulated pharmaceutical or medical device setting.

You’ll prepare technical reports, coordinate with SMEs, and help drive corrective actions while mentoring team members. You will collaborate across disciplines, promote GMP compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical/drug manufacturing or medical device industry; 3 years in a similar role; 5+ years preferred.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems and GMP; TrackWise experience preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; bilingual English/Spanish.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and document nonconformance investigations, including root, probable, potential, and contributing causes.
• Develop investigation strategies through multidisciplinary collaboration and observations.
• Prepare technical reports with investigation plans, summaries, testing strategies, and root-cause hypotheses.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis tools and coordinate with SMEs for input.
• Support identification and implementation of CAPA and Effectiveness Check criteria.
• Partner with Investigation and CAPA approvers for timely closure of records.
• Participate in CAPA review boards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching on Nonconformance and CAPA processes; promote EHS compliance.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

TrackWise

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) a Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented CAPA Sr. Associate to support nonconformance investigations, CAPA activities, root cause analysis, technical documentation, and effectiveness checks within a regulated pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environment.

• CAPA Sr. Associate

Description:

• Execute and document nonconformance investigations, including identification of root, probable, potential, and contributing causes.
• Develop investigation strategies through multidisciplinary collaboration, process observations, product/sample evaluations, interviews, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare clear technical reports, including investigation plans, executive summaries, testing strategies, root cause hypotheses, and investigation results.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis tools and coordinate with SMEs to obtain scientific and technical input.
• Support identification and implementation of mitigation actions, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and Effectiveness Check criteria.
• Partner with Investigation and CAPA approvers to support timely execution and closure of records.
• Participate in CAPA review boards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance related to Nonconformance and CAPA processes.
• Promote compliance with applicable EHS practices and a zero-harm workplace.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, drug manufacturing, or medical device industry. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role or responsibility; 5+ years preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). TrackWise experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Physical Requirements Light work, including occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs and the ability to walk, stand, or perform other physical activities associated with a manufacturing environment.

At Validation & Engineering Group, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.

Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.