Validation Lead/Associate III, Commissioning Qualification, Validation

Simtra BioPharma Solutions; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Time Off Program including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading Contract Development Manufacturing firm is seeking a Validation Associate III to oversee equipment validation activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role involves guiding teams, leading audits, and developing validation procedures. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and education assistance. Join us to make a significant impact on patient health and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related experience required, preferably 2 years supervisory experience.
• Self-directed with high initiative and ownership.
• Ability to meet Grade C and D gowning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute equipment FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ activities.
• Provide guidance and leadership during daily operations.
• Develop procedures for the facility equipment qualification.

Skills

Critical thinking

Creative thinking

Problem-solving skills

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical area

Tools

JDE

BPLM

Pilgrim

Trackwise

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.

Why join Team Simtra?

• 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 Associate III is a strong individual contributor within the Validation and Qualification Department. This position oversees and executes equipment FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ activities along with validation and documentation activities. In addition, it includes contribution roles within Sterility Assurance and Cleaning Validation. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Technical Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, direction, and leadership through positive interaction with all personnel during daily operations.
• Represent CQV in internal, client, and regulatory audits as needed.
• Develop procedures and support the facility equipment qualification and validation program.
• Conduct or coordinate performance qualification execution for new products.
• Maintain and generate accurate and complete records, reports and documentation as required for summary preparation.
• Make process improvements and modifications to the validation program as needed.
• Initiate and drive change controls (CCM).
• Review and approve Master Batch Records, Master Specification Sheets, Line Manufacturing Records and Bill of Materials.
• Author and approve qualification and validation documents.
• Attend Equipment FAT, including international travel as required.
• Lead and participate in planned maintenance activities, including HEPA certification and visual airflow testing (smoke testing).

Requirements (Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a science or technical area.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience required, preferably 2 years supervisory experience.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.).
• Self‑directed with high initiative and ownership.
• Critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Ability to meet Grade C and D gowning requirements.
• Duties will require overtime work, including nights and weekends.
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required.
• Position requires standing for long hours, but may involve walking or sitting for periods of time.

In return, you’ll be eligible for

• Day One Benefits
  • 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
• Employee Ownership Plan
• 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

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.

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