Validation Engineer

Posted 17 October 2022
LocationWaterford
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
Reference9499
Contact NameKieran McKeown

Job description

What you need to know

We are currently seeking a Validation Engineer for our biopharmaceutical client, based in Waterford.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team during an exciting growth phase.

This is a permanent role with an excellent salary and benefits package on offer.

Your new job

Key duties & responsibilities:

  • Develops and writes commissioning, qualification and validation documents following established standards and templates

  • Performs and assists with execution of validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) associated with the start-up, and with the on-going re-validation of equipment and processes. 

  • Analyse analytical and in-process data for statistical control

  • Present validation approach and study results to peers and managers

  • Performs walk-down and verification of system drawings (i.e., P&IDs, as-builts, etc) 

  • Management of the development and execution of IQ, OQ and PQ activities. 

  • Ensures projects are managed in conjunction with all company and regulatory requirements (Health & Safety, cGMP, construction, environmental etc). 

  • Provide technical assistance on current US FDA and EU validation requirements for aseptic processing and sterilisation. 

  • Ensure that the validation status of equipment and systems are compliant to cGMP.

  • Present and defend validation studies during regulatory inspections

  • Approval and implementation of changes to relevant systems and assist in generating validation/ revalidation plans

  • Review/approve execution of the validation/revalidation plans

  • Responsible for review of all design deliverables from the Engineer including drawings, datasheets, specifications and engineering lists. 

  • Point person for review for all associated vendor packages. 

  • Liaise with Engineers in relation to construction readiness and a schedule for systems/equipment within areas of responsibility

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Science (Chemistry, Microbiology, or Pharmacy preferred) or Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical)

  • Further qualifications (e.g. Masters) preferred.

  • At least 12+ years relevant experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with at least 6+ years’ experience in a comparable Validation Engineering role.

  • Must have experience working in a sterile manufacturing environment.

  • Requires prior experience performing validations of multiple systems and equipment in a time-sensitive start-up program.

  • Strong technical knowledge of aseptic manufacturing techniques 

  • Knowledge of requirements for design, installation, commissioning, qualification and validation of pharmaceutical equipment, systems and utilities using risk-based approaches.

  • Knowledge of leveraging test data from early stage project testing into later stages (e.g. FAT into SAT/IOQ)

  • Knowledge of regulatory validation requirements including FDA, EMA and all other applicable worldwide Regulatory requirements (ICH Q7, Q8, Q9)

  • Computer skills (Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Visio, Microsoft Project)

  • Strong analytical skills, documentation skills and research skills.

  • Very strong problem-solving skills, ideally using formal tools e.g. FMEA.

  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulatory requirements.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Highly motivated with ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams or independently

  • Strong team player. 

  • Knowledge and capability to perform validations of automated systems

The role will typically require infrequent, off site national and international travel, for business or equipment/project review meetings, including overnight stays, up to 10% of the time.

Please apply using a CV in Microsoft Word format, thank you.

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