The Quality Validation Engineer is responsible for supporting and leading quality validation, quality systems, CAPA, and regulatory compliance activities within a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role ensures that equipment, processes, facilities, computerized systems, and related documentation meet FDA, GMP, GxP, and QSR requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
6-9 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong background in quality validation, quality systems, and regulatory compliance within the life sciences industry.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations and activities.
Comprehensive knowledge of Quality System Regulations (QSR), GxP requirements, and industry best practices.
Experience supporting validation activities, including equipment, process, facility, computerized systems, and documentation review.
Preferred experience in high-speed aseptic filling operations and sterile manufacturing environments.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, and Regulatory Affairs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive timelines and strict deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key Competencies:
Quality Validation & Compliance
CAPA Management
Regulatory Knowledge (FDA, GMP, GxP, QSR)
Risk Assessment & Root Cause Analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Project Management
Technical Documentation & Reporting
Continuous Improvement & Quality Excellence
Skills need :
10+ years of experience in a Quality/Validation role
Strong background in quality validation, quality systems, and regulatory compliance within the life sciences industry.
Extensive CAPA experience
Extensive Quality Systems Experience
Extensive experience in high-speed aseptic filling operations and sterile manufacturing environments.
Lead and support validation activities for equipment, processes, facilities, utilities, computerized systems, and related documentation.
Develop, review, execute, and approve validation protocols and reports.
Lead CAPA investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive actions, and effectiveness checks.
Support deviation investigations, change controls, risk assessments, and quality assessments.
Ensure validation activities comply with FDA, GMP, GxP, QSR, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Support validation activities for high-speed aseptic filling and sterile manufacturing operations.
Review and maintain validation documentation and technical reports.
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, and Regulatory Affairs teams.
Identify and mitigate quality and compliance risks associated with manufacturing and validation activities.
Manage multiple validation projects and ensure deliverables are completed within established timelines.
Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and inspection-readiness activities.
Provide technical guidance on quality validation and quality system requirements.
Drive continuous improvement and quality excellence initiatives.
Communicate project status, risks, issues, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Asepsisunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Biologyunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Change Controlunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Documentation Reviewunmatched
Drug Manufacturingunmatched
Equipment Validationunmatched
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
FDA Requirementsunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
GxPunmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Engineeringunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality System Requirements (QSR)unmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Validation Documentationunmatched
Validation Planunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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