Computer Systems Validation Engineer

Computer Systems Validation Engineer

Industry : Pharmaceutical

Role Summary:

This position uses policies and procedures to validate/qualify computer systems, including process automation systems, IS applications/infrastructure, and enterprise systems. The role holder also plans, coordinates, and participates in a compliant validation process for quality information technology and automation systems which require formal validation documentation under appropriate regulatory requirements and company manufacturing standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Prepares/reviews validation documentation related to projects/change controls.
• Manages change controls and other compliance related tasks e.g. non-conformances.
• Participates in the review of current and future CSV procedures and policies.
• Analyses the results of testing and determines the acceptability of results against predetermined criteria.
• Investigates and troubleshoots problems which occur and determines solutions or recommendations for changes and/or improvements.
• Identifies current and anticipated requirements for compliant computerised operations and suggests methods for the identification, implementation, and maintenance of the procedures, actions, and documentation necessary to ensure compliance within the operation.
• Coordinates with other departments or outside contractors/vendors to complete validation
tasks.
• Participates in regulatory audits and communicates company’s computer validation policies.
• Assesses company’s computer systems and identifies any potential Part 11 or Annex 11 gaps.
• Manages projects and prepares status reports using Microsoft project and other communication tools.
• May supervise, lead, or manage lower-level personnel.

Education and Experience:
• Requires BS/BA in Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Sciences with 5+ years of related
experience within the fields of Automation and Computer systems and IT Infrastructure
Qualification/validation; will substitute relevant experience for education.
• Experience in a GMP environment essential.

Location: Limerick

Contract Duration: 12 Months