Kneat Validation Systems Administrator

Kindeva Drug Delivery; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindeva Drug Delivery is seeking a Kneat eValidation System Administrator to manage day-to-day administration, configuration, and user support across all sites. You will ensure templates, document packs, workspaces, and disciplines reflect current SOPs and validation requirements while maintaining GxP compliance and 21 CFR Part 11 / EU Annex 11 standards.

Collaborating with Quality, IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing, you will drive validation activities, assist with system releases, and support

Qualifications

• 8+ years of validation, quality systems in pharma/biotech.
• Hands-on Kneat eValidation platform experience.
• GxP familiarity and knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11/EU Annex 11.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and modify Kneat templates, document types, and document packs reflecting SOPs.
• Set up and maintain Kneat workspaces and disciplines across sites.
• Perform user management including access reviews and role assignments.
• Execute and document IQ/OQ/PQ activities and validation lifecycle tasks using Kneat workflows.

Skills

Validation experience

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field

Tools

Kneat eValidation

Template creation

Workspace configuration

User management

Job description

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make

This exciting new position at Kindeva! This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration and configuration of the Kneat eValidation system across all Kindeva sites. The Kneat Validation System administrator creates, updates, and maintains templates, workspaces, disciplines, and document types within Kneat to support site validation activities. Working under the direction of the leader, this role ensures the system is configured correctly, users are supported, and records are maintained in compliance with GxP requirements and internal SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and modify Kneat templates, document types, and document packs for all Kindeva sites, ensuring they reflect current SOPs and validation requirements.
• Set up and maintain workspaces and disciplines in Kneat for all Kindeva sites, configuring site-specific settings and ensuring correct workspace structure for each location.
• Perform user management activities including account creation, role assignments, access modifications, and periodic access reviews for all Kindeva site users.
• Execute and document validation lifecycle activities (IQ/OQ/PQ, protocol execution, discrepancy management, and summary reports) using Kneat workflows under guidance from the validation team.
• Provide day-to-day end-user support and troubleshooting for Kneat configuration issues, document routing problems, and execution queries across all Kindeva sites.
• Support Kneat system release updates by reviewing release notes, assisting with validation impact assessments, executing regression testing, and documenting results.
• Collaborate with Quality, IT, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliant system use and alignment with SOPs and validation requirements.
• Assist in training and onboarding users in Kneat functionality and best practices for compliant use.
• CDMO experience is a plus, with exposure to supporting multiple clients, projects, or validation strategies within Kneat‑supported environments.
• Support inspection readiness activities by ensuring Kneat records, audit trails, and system documentation are complete and accurate.
• Ensure system compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and other applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into system solutions.
  
  

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into system solutions.

• Support quality processes such as Change Control, CAPA, Deviations, Complaints, and Document Management.
• Participate in cross-functional governance meetings and harmonization initiatives as directed.
• Stay informed on Kneat system updates, new features, and relevant regulatory guidance under the direction of the Kneat Administrator.
• Assist in the delivery of Kneat user training and onboarding for new users across Kindeva sites
• Coordinate, draft test cases and test Kneat releases and updates including owning the associated change controls.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain documentation for system configuration and validation activities.
• Ensure data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery protocols are in place.
• Monitor system logs and security alerts; implement corrective actions as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in validation, quality systems in the pharmaceutical, medical device or biotechnology industry
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preffered in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field .
• Hands-on experience with the Kneat eValidation platform, including template creation, workspace configuration, and user management.
• Strong background in all disciplines of validation (i.e. equipment, computer, AIQ, process)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a global, cross-functional team environment.
• Hands on experience with GMP computerized systems, including system validation and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of GMP computerized systems, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11 requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Kneat admin certification preferred (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Familiarity with GMP regulatory requirements and the importance of data integrity in a validated
  
  

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