Validation Lead M/F (29380)
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Location: Ireland, Dublin
Role Purpose: The Validation Lead is responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing process systems perform and operate as per their design. The Validation Lead will ensure that all systems, conform to relevant regulatory requirements as well as company specifications and standards.
Your responsibilities:
1. Ensure that Validation activities are delivered to meet expectations to the highest safety, environmental, quality, and operational & performance standards.
2. Field execution of Commissioning, Installation & Operational Qualifications (IQ/OQ).
3. Author, review and approval of testing protocols and summary reports.
4. Coordination of vendor packages to achieve streamlined Commissioning & Validation.
5. Review of vendor prepared/executed commissioning & validation documentation.
6. Responsible for initiation and completion of deviations/exceptions, CAPAs, and change controls for process systems including investigations relating to equipmentperformance..
7. Communicate and troubleshoot any issues arising from documentation preparation and documentation execution.
8. Work and coordinate with cross function departments to ensure solutions are implemented in an efficient and effective manner.
9. Act as owner and SME for all site commissioning and qualification plans and procedures.
10. Define and implement the periodic review and revalidation requirements to maintain equipment and systems in a validated status.
11. Periodic review of equipment/systems to ensure both regulatory & business needs are satisfied.
12. Support internal and external audit activities pertaining to validation topics.
13. Ensure that EHS roles and responsibilities are complied with as per the requirements of the site Safety Statement.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time based on company needs.
Your profile:
15. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in B.Eng or B.Sc in Chemical / Process engineering or relevant science discipline is required.
16. Minimum 8 years’ experience within the life sciences environment.
17. Experience in commissioning, qualification and validation activities in a GMP environment, including the generation of procedures, plans and policies.
18. A proven identifiable track record of success in a similar environment.
19. Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
20. Requires good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact cross functionally.
21. Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
22. Knowledge of recent regulations (ICH, ASTM, FDA, ISPE) and modern Validation practices.
23. DeltaV & SAP process equipment experience advantageous.
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