Validation Engineer

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Validation Engineer on behalf of our Multinational Pharmaceutical Client based in Sligo on an initial 12-Month contract.

Purpose :

• To coordinate the development and maintenance of the company's validation program in
• compliance with all applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Co-ordination, implementation and active participation in the site Validation Program.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure all Computerized systems are qualified in compliance with Data Integrity policies and regulatory requirements.

• Co-ordination / direction and active participation in the validation of site equipment,facilities, utilities, processes and software in compliance with company policies, FDA, European cGMP and GAMP standards.
• Generation/maintenance of the Validation Master Plans.
• Generation/maintenance of Project Validation Plans.
• Generation of validation plans, protocols and final reports to cGMP standard.
• Review / approval of all protocols and final reports.
• Management of validation change control process.
• Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies

Supervision Received

• Individual is given authority to carry out their duties without close supervision.
• Reports to Validation Team Leader.
• Goals are reviewed on a regular basis and formal performance reviews are carried out once per year.

Supervision Provided

• No direct reports.
• Provide guidance to functional areas the area of Validation.
• May provide cross training and guidance to new department members.

Qualifications :

• 3rd level qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.

Job/Technical Skills

• A minimum of 5-10 years' experience in a cGMP regulated environment.
• A good understanding of regulatory requirements.

Cognitive/Business Skills

• Requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures at all times.
• Requires proven problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new regulatory requirements.
• Requires innovative thinking, where new and untested solutions are proposed, demonstrated and implemented on a regular basis.
• Must be results driven striving to meet all targets and metric standards as set by site/department and division leaders.
• Requires total commitment to quality and maintaining a high standard of work at all times.
• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and a strong work ethic at all times
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required for the execution of this role.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Supports the principles of Perfect Performance.

Ownership and Accountability

• The position has a high level of autonomy and individuals are expected to work on their own initiative.
• Adheres to and follows all procedures policies and guidelines ensuring compliance with cGMP and HPRA/FDA regulations and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Individual is fully responsible for the co-ordination and closure of projects assigned.
• This position is crucial in identifying systems requiring validation and ensuring that this activity is documented, actioned and resolved.
• This position impacts on product quality and technical performance as well as manufacturing operations.
• Requires an ethos of Right First Time at all times.

Influence/Leadership

• Close contact with employees within the plant at all levels.
• Close contact with internal and external auditors, e.g. FDA, HPRA.
• May lead and chair Cross Functional Team meetings.
• Provide technical leadership to functional areas and collaborates with key stakeholders.

Decision Making/Impact

• Expected to provide functional expertise to support daily operations.
• Seeks Managers input when making decisions which affect the area.
• Is a site SME on validation issues and provides guidance on same.
• Decision making within confines of agreed responsibility with Team Leader.

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