The Validation Lead is responsible for overseeing and executing the validation of computerized systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. This role involves close collaboration with project teams, clients, and business analysts to develop, execute, and approve validation deliverables, especially within the pharmaceutical industry.
Key Responsibilities
Computerized System Validation (CSV):
Lead all CSV tasks for assigned projects, ensuring thorough and compliant validation processes following GAMP 5, US FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11 regulations.
Develop validation documentation for pharmaceutical equipment, facilities, and computerized systems in GLP, GMP environments.
Prepare and execute critical validation documents such as URS, MVP, VP, RTM, TP, IQ, OQ, PQ, VSR, and Traceability Matrix.
Ensure that validation deliverables align with regulatory requirements and industry
Oversee validation plans, specifications, test protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other related documentation for systems, including Enterprise IT applications.
Provide a structured approach to the implementation of CSV
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:
Ensure that validation efforts are in compliance with regulatory audits (e.g., US FDA, EMA) and industry standards.
Proactively manage quality management system (QMS) tools and provide support during regulatory audits.
Perform risk-based validation, reviewing and approving validation
Experience in Agile environments, adapting validation processes
Provide expertise in project management tools like Jira, ServiceNow, HP ALM, and other EDMS
Client and Project Management Support:
Work closely with clients and vendors to ensure that project deliverables meet quality
Liaise between project tracks and client process owners, ensuring smooth project
Minimum Education Qualification, Specialized Knowledge, and Skills:
BE/B.Tech/MCA from a recognized university/institute.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in CSV within the pharmaceutical
Strong understanding of the validation lifecycle and experience leading validation
Experience working in V model and SDLC life
Technical Skills:
Knowledge and experience with GAMP 5, US FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and related
Experience in authoring and executing validation plans, traceability matrices, and summary
Proficiency in QMS tools and exposure to regulatory
Hands-on experience with Jira, ServiceNow, HP ALM, and EDMS
Additional Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight
Strong problem-solving and organizational
This remote Validation Lead role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and compliance of safety systems, contributing to the overall success of Sophos IT Services by adhering to stringent validation standards and regulatory requirements.