Product Process Validation Manager

Kindeva Drug Delivery; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global drug delivery company is seeking a Product Process Validation Manager in Missouri. This role involves leading process validation strategies and executing compliance across the product lifecycle, partnering with various teams to ensure robust validation programs. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of industry experience are required. The candidate will also mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Competitive compensation and job stability are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in PPQ, CPV, and technology transfer.
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and global validation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead process validation strategy and execution.
• Ensure validation deliverables meet regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior MS&T staff in validation best practices.

Skills

Process validation strategies

Project management

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

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

The is an exciting opportunity as Product Process Validation Manager is a key member of the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) organization, responsible for leading process validation strategy and execution across the product lifecycle. This role oversees the design, authorship, and facilitation of technology transfer activities, Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) protocols and reports, and supporting ongoing Continued Process Verification (CPV). The manager partners closely with Process Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure robust, compliant, and efficient validation programs. This position reports directly to the Director of MS&T.

Role Responsibilities

Process Validation & PPQ

• Lead the development, authorship, and execution of process validation strategies in alignment with regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH Q8–Q11).
• Write, review, and approve PPQ protocols, sampling plans, risk assessments, and final reports.
• Facilitate cross‑functional PPQ readiness, including coordinating activities with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure validation deliverables meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Technology Transfer

• Serve as the MS&T lead for technology transfer of new products, processes, or scale‑up activities into manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain tech transfer plans, process descriptions, and knowledge transfer documentation.
• Drive process fit‑gap assessments, risk analyses, and mitigation strategies.
• Support equipment and facility readiness, including URS development and process capability assessments.

Continued Process Verification (CPV)

• Partner with data analytics and quality teams to monitor process performance, identify trends, and drive data‑based decision‑making.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions related to process performance deviations or CPV signals.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Process Development to translate laboratory‑scale processes into robust, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Support Regulatory Affairs with process validation content for submissions, responses to regulatory queries, and inspections.
• Provide technical leadership during audits and regulatory inspections.
• Mentor and guide junior MS&T staff in validation and tech transfer best practices.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all validation and tech transfer documentation is accurate, complete, and audit‑ready.
• Maintain strong alignment with internal quality systems, change control, and document management processes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance validation efficiency and process robustness.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing, MS&T, process validation, or related technical functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in PPQ, CPV, and technology transfer.
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and global validation guidelines.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, or aseptic manufacturing.
• Familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab) for process analysis.
• Prior leadership or team management experience.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections.

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