EXPANSION Validation Specialist

Piramal Pharma; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Limited in Lexington is seeking an Expansion Validation Specialist to execute validation and qualification protocols for manufacturing, packaging, and laboratory systems in a cGMP environment. You will liaise with 3rd parties and internal teams to ensure timely project delivery from URS through to CX and RA documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in science or engineering and 2+ years of QA/regulatory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the physical or biological sciences or engineering.
• 2+ years of QA and/or Regulatory experience in a cGMP/FDA regulated environment.
• Sterile manufacturing of injectables preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP regulations, guidance, and compliance expectations.
• Technical writing skills.
• Root cause analysis, risk assessment and technical report writing.
• Working knowledge of EDMS, Trackwise and SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Detail oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Write, schedule, plan, manage and execute validation and qualification protocols.
• Act as technical interface between the company and 3rd parties for on-site validation discussions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Technical Services, Facility Engineering, Microbiology and QA groups to ensure project success.
• Lead qualification activities and timelines for equipment purchased for manufacturing.
• Coordinate order timelines and equipment requirements with Technical Services.
• Represent validation at project team meetings and provide expert validation advice.
• Independently design, plan and manage own studies.
• Develop documents for new equipment: URS, DQ, CX, RA.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on regulatory expectations and validation processes.
• Lead investigations related to validation discrepancies and ensure thoroughness of documentation and closure.
• Implement preventive/corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct periodic validation reviews of equipment, facilities, utilities, and sterilization cycles.
• Author assigned SOPs for Validation department.

Skills

Technical writing

Root cause analysis

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

EDMS

Trackwise

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Division

Piramal Pharma Solutions Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.

Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.

For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title

EXPANSION Validation Specialist Job Description

Business: Pharma Solutions

Department: Validation

Location: Lexington

Job Overview

Reporting to the Validation Supervisor, the Validation Specialist executes validation and qualification protocols of manufacturing, packaging, laboratory, utility systems and other equipment, in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and change control.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Validation Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, schedule, plan, manage and execute validation and qualification protocols


• Act as technical interface between the company and 3rd parties for discussions surrounding the on-site validation activities


• Coordinate and interface with Operations, Technical Services, Facility Engineering, Microbiology, and Quality Assurance groups to ensure successful project execution


• Lead qualification activities and timelines for equipment purchased for manufacturing purposes


• Coordinate order timelines and equipment requirements with Technical Services group.


• Represent validation at project team meetings and provide expert validation advice.


• Independently design, plan and manage own studies.


• Manage the development of the following documents for new equipment:
  
  
  
  • User requirement specification (URS)
  
  
  • Design qualification (DQ)
  
  
  • Commissioning (CX)
  
  
  • Risk assessment (RA)
  
  
  
  


• Maintain and develop state of the art knowledge regarding existing and future validation processes and maintain up-to-date knowledge on regulatory expectations


• Lead investigations related to validation discrepancies and ensure thoroughness of investigation, documentation and closure.


• Implement preventive/corrective actions as necessary


• Conduct periodic validation reviews of equipment, facilities, utilities, and sterilization cycles


• Author assigned Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Validation department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the physical or biological sciences or engineering preferred.


• 2+ years of QA and/or Regulatory experience in a cGMP/FDA regulated environment


• Sterile manufacturing of injectables strongly preferred


• Thorough knowledge of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations, guidance, and general compliance expectations.


• Technical writing skills


• In-depth understanding of investigational techniques, including but not limited to root cause analysis, risk assessment, impact evaluation, and technical report writing


• Working knowledge of cGMP data management systems (EDMS, Trackwise, and/or SAP)


• Thorough understanding of Common Technical Document (primarily Chemistry and Manufacturing Controls (CMC) format, content, and filing requirements for US and EU.


• High level of proficiency operating all Microsoft Office applications


• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing


• Detail oriented and organized