About the job
The Quality Assurance Systems and Validation Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) related changes, systems, and validation processes meet regulatory standards and internal quality benchmarks. This position serves as a subject matter expert in change control, validation, and quality systems, providing support across manufacturing, laboratory, engineering, and IT operations within a highly regulated pharmaceutical setting.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems & Change Control
Evaluate the GMP impact of changes in line with site Change Control protocols pertaining to:
Facilities and utilities
Laboratory and manufacturing equipment
Control and automation systems
Ensure that all changes are thoroughly assessed, documented, and approved to guarantee GMP compliance.
Validation & Compliance
Provide expert validation support to ensure adherence to current industry regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
Review and endorse master and executed qualification and validation documentation, including protocols, reports, and supporting data, ensuring alignment with:
Regulatory requirements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Specifications and acceptance criteria
Validation activities encompass but are not limited to:
Qualification of premises, equipment, and utilities
Computer System Validation (CSV)
Laboratory equipment validation
Support for New Product Introductions (NPIs)
Capital Projects & Design Review
Review and approve GMP-related design elements of major capital projects, including:
New facility construction
Facility upgrades
New manufacturing equipment and support systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate effectively with teams in Manufacturing, Quality Control, Utilities, Engineering, Automation, and IT.
Engage in cross-functional initiatives as directed by the Quality Systems and Validation Manager.
Regulatory & Quality Standards
Ensure that quality systems are implemented and maintained in compliance with:
ICH Q7
EudraLex
21 CFR requirements
Site Quality standards
Support data integrity initiatives, ensuring compliance with GMP data integrity requirements and regulatory expectations.
