Job Description
Title: Lab Systems Validation Engineer Location: Newark, CA (On-site) Duration: Long-term contract **Must be a Green Card or US Citizen and work on our W2 (no 3rd parties accepted) The Lab Systems Validation Engineer with be a part of the IT Computerized System Validation (CSV) Department and will perform and/or direct GxP computerized system validation projects in compliance with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11. This individual will ensure that GxP systems meet intended uses and comply with applicable regulations, current industry practices, and company policies and procedures. Validation projects may primarily include Lab systems and Steady-state activities around these systems.
*Must be local to the Bay area and be able to work onsite in Newark, CA. Essential Duties/Responsibilities - Provide independent technical leadership and accountability for overall computer system validation efforts.
- Ensure quality and compliance in accordance with established procedures and standards of the Quality Systems by applying critical thinking on CSV work
- Generate, review and approve base level document such as Validation Plan, URS, FRS, DS, and SOPs in support of Computerized System Validation/Assurance activities
- Generate, review/approve and executing computer validation (IQ, OQ, and PQ) documentation for GxP systems from Quality Control Units
- Develop, implement and maintain computer system validation-related controlled documents to support the initiation, validation, operation and maintenance of GxP systems.
- Assist with change controls, CAPAs, deviations, exceptions required as part of system validation efforts
- Support system administrative & maintenance activities for Lab Systems
- Support continuous improvement efforts by monitoring, tracking and performing the steady state activities for Lab Systems
- Perform gap analysis & necessary remediation efforts on current computer systems to ensure compliance with Part 11 and Annex 11.
- Collaborate/lead/participate in decision-making and make recommendations regarding the best options for validation of computer systems. Maintain close communication with stakeholders and team members to keep apprised of computer system needs, impact on computer system validation, project validation status, and other relevant issues
- Collaborate with company-approved vendor personnel in coordinating validation efforts including reviews/approvals of related validation deliverables and for ensuring a successful validation lifecycle.
- Reviews department-specific SOPs periodically and updates if/as needed to ensure that the procedures are always up to date based on the latest regulatory updates and industry best practices.
- Perform system assessments based on version upgrades/release updates on SaaS/Cloud-based GxP systems and ensure all the required verification and validation efforts are performed per the assessments conducted.
- Facilitate the computer system validation risk assessments i.e. System level, Requirement level risk assessments, & System and Data Audit Trail assessments, etc.
- Develop or assist with business process deliverables such as process flows, data flows, user/operating procedures, work instructions and forms for GxP computerized systems.
- Perform Periodic System Reviews ensuring that the systems maintain their validated status
- Support Regulatory inspections and internal and partner audits, and implements corrective actions as needed in CSV
Education - Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related technological field
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Management of Information Systems (MIS).
Minimum Required: - Minimum of 8+ years or more in the pharmaceutical industry with Validation experience.
- Previous experience with Lab Systems validation specifically.
- Understanding phases of Life Cycle Validation approach and practical working knowledge of computer system validation/computer software assurance requirements.
- Knowledge of validation of cGMP automation/computerized systems within an FDA regulated environments with a strong understanding of industry standards and best practices for computer validation such as GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11 and Part 211, EudraLex Volume 4 and Annex 11, and ICH Q7, Q8, Q9 and Q10.
- Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple projects/priorities
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Effective time management and interpersonal skills.
- Must work effectively within teams with rapidly changing priorities.
- Demonstrates analytical problem-solving skills.
- Relevant validation experience with Laboratory systems used within the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
- Must be able to be onsite in Newark, CA.
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