Senior Validation Engineer I

USA - 3383 Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. located in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer I to lead validation programs across facilities, utilities, equipment, cleaning, and sterilization.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop lifecycle-based validation strategies and manage project plans. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 30 months of related experience, with expertise in IQ/OQ/PQ, deviations, CAPA, and preparing final validation reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, plus 30 months of related experience.
• Experience developing and executing qualification protocols and reports for facilities, utilities, equipment, cleaning, and sterilization systems in compliance with 21 CFR 210/211.
• Experience performing commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of manufacturing systems including automation platforms and analytical instruments.
• Experience managing validation projects including resource planning, tracking progress, and communicating status to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Investigate deviations and implement CAPA while identifying validation compliance gaps against GMP and ISO 14644 standards.
• Full time.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation programs for FEU, cleaning, sterilization, and analytical instruments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to define validation strategy.
• Manage validation projects including resource planning and status updates.
• Prepare validation protocols, reports, and final packages for qualification.
• Review and approve validation documents and responses to inspections.

Skills

Project Management

Validation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 656.10, you are hereby notified that an application for Alien Employment Certification will be filed by Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. for the following job opportunity:

JOB LOCATION

Lexington, MA

POSITION

Senior Validation Engineer I

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer I with the following duties: Perform for a majority of validation programs of the site, including Facilities, Utilities & Equipment (FEU), Cleaning (CIP/COP), Sterilization (Autoclaves & SIPs), Computer System Validation, Analytical Instrument Qualification, Chambers, Warehouses & Shipping, & Validation Maintenance. Collaborate with cross-functional project team members (OpEx or CapEx Projects) to participate in validation strategy discussion & system validation requirements based on concepts of life cycle: user requirements, functional specifications, design specifications, commissioning & validation. Perform Project Management activities (resource loading, communication strategies, & escalation). Monitor & track progress & effectively communicate project status to peers, project stakeholders, & department leaders. Collaborate with other validation department FTEs & contractors to ensure project deliverables are met & allocate resources based on project demands. Manage proposals including budgetary & schedule estimates from vendors for project scopes, timesheets & resource forecast. Develop protocols, coordinate validation activities, qualify/validate execution, prepare final reports & assemble final validation packages for qualification activities. Generate protocols & reports, execute & evaluate validation documents for acceptability to industry standards (GMPs, FDA Guidelines), procedures, & regulatory including 21 CFR Part 210, 211, 600, ISO 14644, EC-Annex1. Perform requalification (Validation Maintenance) activities including CIP/COP, chamber. Perform reviews/approvals of protocols & final reports for both standard & complex projects for other Department members. Author deviations/discrepancies & updates to site validation plans & manage/track progress for annual execution schedules & author & review responses to inspection observations & agency questions.

Up to 20% remote work allowed.

Estimated salary range reflects expected pay for this role. Actual base salary depends on the applicant’s qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, & work location, & will comply with all applicable minimum‑wage laws.

U.S. employees may be eligible for medical, dental, & vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, sick leave, company holidays, incentive compensation programs, & other benefits offered under company policies.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 30 months of related experience. Prior experience must include: develop and execute qualification protocols and reports for facilities, utilities, equipment, cleaning, and sterilization systems in compliance with 21 CFR 210/211; perform commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of manufacturing systems including automation platforms and analytical instruments; manage validation projects including resource planning, tracking progress, and communicating status to cross-functional stakeholders; investigate deviations and implement CAPA while identifying validation compliance gaps against GMP and ISO 14644 standards; perform equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and requalification for CIP/COP, autoclaves, SIP, and chambers. Full time.

Locations

USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.