Sr. Process Validation Engineer

Simtra BioPharma Solutions; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Bloomington, Indiana is seeking a Validation Engineer II to join their Engineering team. The candidate will be responsible for managing commissioning, qualification, and validation processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key qualifications include a BS degree in Engineering or Science and 2+ years of relevant experience. This role is fully onsite and offers a dynamic environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in commissioning, qualification, and validation in a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guide 5.
• Experience managing multiple projects in different stages at the same time.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute protocols to ensure compliance.
• Manage change controls and assess validation impacts.
• Continuously interact with management across teams.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BS degree in an Engineering or Science discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Validation (CQV) Engineer II is a key member of the Engineering team. The candidate must have a working knowledge of the overall requirements dictated by worldwide regulatory agencies with respect to commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) process. This position works directly with the Engineering department and other functional areas and is considered the lead validation resource. The Validation Engineer II understands industry best practices and maintains a state of audit readiness always. This position reports to the Director of Engineering and is 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facility.

The responsibilities:

• Write and execute protocols (field verification)
• Develop summary reports and analyze results to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements
• Track validation activities and accurately report out on progress and anticipated timelines
• Manage change controls and assess for validation impacts
• Continuously interact with all levels of management ensuring effective, ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders
• Anticipate potential conflict situations and manage to a successful outcome
• Assist Project Manager to ensure identification and communication of project risks, development of risk plan, and leads team in the proactive management of risk response strategies
• Assist Project Managers to create/maintain project schedules and track team deliverables for project completion
• Participate in Internal/Client/Corporate/Regulatory Agency audits

Required qualifications:

• BS degree in an Engineering or Science discipline
• 2+ years experience in commissioning, qualification, and validation in a regulated industry
• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guide 5
• Experience managing multiple projects in different stages at the same time
• Strong technical writing skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred experience in:
  • Facilities and equipment startup
  • Fill equipment (Pre-filled Syringe filler, vial filler, Lyos)
  • Walk-downs and troubleshooting
  • Utilities (WFI, Clean Steam, HVAC)
  • Building automation
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
  • Computer system validation

Physical / safety requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B/C/D areas

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Spouse Life Insurance
  • Child Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave and more
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits
  • Vision Coverage
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal and more
• Onsite Campus Amenities
  • Workout Facility
  • Cafeteria
  • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.