Computer System Validation Engineer

Job Overview

• The Computer Systems Validation (CSV) works cross-functionally to lead and execute validation activities for GxP electronic systems and applications.
• This role is an individual contributor.
• The CSV will partner with Business Owners, Technical Owners, and Quality to create and manage validation deliverables for electronic systems and applications throughout the validation lifecycle.
• The CSV has primary responsibility to ensure that the tasks supporting validation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are documented in accordance with the relevant Client procedures and regulations.

• Author, review and / or approve applicable CSV documentation.
• Assist Business Owners and Technical Owners during test execution, document test failures and ensure testing aligns with internal procedures.
• Assist Business Owners and Technical Owners to develop requirements and specifications for computerized systems used in GxP operations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially regarding teamwork, client focus, verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21
  
  CFR part 11, and good documentation practices.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and laboratory systems and equipment that support Biologics and clinical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IT service management platforms to support incident, problem and change IT operational events (i.e. Service Now).
• Knowledge and exposure to Business Quality Management Systems (i.e. Veeva).
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, business results-driven environment.
• Understanding of computer system validation.
• Familiarity with MES systems (i.e. Emerson Syncade), ERP systems (i.e. SAP or Oracle) and EBRs (i.e. Info Batch).
• Understanding of Computer System Validation (CSV).
• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences or engineering / IT discipline or equivalent industry experience (a combination of industry-specific education and work experience may be used to substitute this degree requirement); 4+ years of direct experience with CSV activities, strong knowledge of GAMP / risk-based approaches to validation and good understanding of electronic records and signatures.
• Strong knowledge on Manufacturing Execution System (MES) validation.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, current industry practices, and experience with application of guidelines and regulations related to control of computerized systems, electronic records / signatures.
• Strong knowledge on development of CSV documentation (Validation Plans, Requirements, Specifications, Assessments, Test Scripts [IQ / OQ / PQ or equivalent], Summary Reports, Trace Matrices, SOPs, etc.).