Senior Validation Engineer

Role Purpose:

• A new exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Validation Engineer to join our client’s site based in Co. Carlow.
• This role is for candidates interested in a new challenge in a cGMP regulatory environment.
• The successful candidate will support Cleaning Validation including Recovery/Cleanability studies.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design/Author/Review/Approve/Execute qualification/validation documentation and cycle development studies in line with the standard approval process.
• Design/Author/Review/Approve/Execute Execution/development of change controls.
• Resolving technical issues encountered during study execution.
• Engagement with Production, Maintenance and Quality representatives in the assigned area of operations during execution of Cycle Development & Performance Qualification activities.
• Technical input into quality notification by authoring/reviewing/approving investigations.
• Perform root cause analysis of system failures, substandard performance, using standard tools and methods, to resolve machine and system issues.
• Support continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Serve as validation representative for cross functional projects and represent the validation team at global technical forums
• Drive compliance of Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions, ensuring consideration of the impact on GMP and compliance and decisions made.
• Accountable for compliance via documentation completion, risk assessments, closing out corrective actions, participation in audits and inspections and proactively highlighting any issues around compliance
• Supporting regulatory audits and submissions as required.
• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture on site.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications Required:

• Relevant technical qualification(s) in Applied Pharmaceutical / Biological / Chemical sciences or applied Technical / Engineering qualification, the successful candidate will also have a proven track record in delivering excellence.
• Experience in cleaning validation including but not limited to CD & PQ of mobile vessels (CIP) and parts washers (COP) including recipe development & optimisation, cleaning verification, cleanability and recovery studies using TOC, ICP & swab methods, acceptable residual limit determination, worst case soil matrices & strategy development.
• Considerable experience in a comparable role, with experience operating as individual contributor adding value to the business in a GMP manufacturing setting, as well as the following qualifications/skills:
• Exception / Deviation Management and Change Control.
• Demonstratable experience of leading technical related projects.
• Knowledge of process monitoring systems, automation systems (DeltaV), operational intelligence & data systems (Pi System) within a GMP manufacturing environment would be beneficial and desirable
• Evidence of continuous professional development is desirable.
• Knowledge of regulatory/code requirements to Irish, European and International Codes, Standards and Practices.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data, and link to equipment performance and out of specification findings as appropriate.
• Report, standards and policy writing skills required.
• Equipment and process validation.
• Sterile Fill-Finish processes and equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related computer applications
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner.

Knowledge and experience of the below areas will be considered advantageous.

• Filter Validation
• CCI qualification
• Shipping Qualification
• Equipment Periodic Validation
• Equipment Validation Lifecycle
• Project Management Skills/Qualification
• Autoclave/SIP Sterilisation Validation
• Dry Heat Sterilisation
• Isolator VHP/HVAC Qualification
• Controlled Temperature Units/Equipment Qualification
• Vial and Syringe Processing Technologies

Please note, we do not require agency assistance with this role.