Global Validation Lead, Process Excellence

West Pharmaceutical Services; Greenfield (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead the global Validation Engineering team within Global Technical Operations. You will drive strategy for evaluating equipment, facilities, utilities, automated systems, and process cleaning, ensuring GMP-compliant qualification across sites.

You will mentor a dispersed team, review validation documents (IQ/OQ/PQ), and advance risk-based, lean Sigma initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional partners to meet West's

Qualifications

• Must have a third level qualification, at a minimum to degree level, in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields.
• 10 years of validation engineer experience in a cgmp regulated industry.
• Experience in medical device/pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485; EU GMP, CFR Part 820.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a globally dispersed Validation Engineering team.
• Define strategy, planning and execution of Validation activities within Global Technical Operations.
• Harmonize Validation standards and procedures across the network.
• Oversee Site Validation Master Plans and qualification/validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Lead meetings, drive lean Sigma programs and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain electronic validation documentation and archiving per site policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead the global Validation Engineering team within Global Technical Operations. You will drive strategy for evaluating equipment, facilities, utilities, automated systems, and process cleaning, ensuring GMP-compliant qualification across sites.

You will mentor a dispersed team, review validation documents (IQ/OQ/PQ), and advance risk-based, lean Sigma initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional partners to meet West's