The Validation Specialist, Process Equipment, participates in the qualification of equipment and systems associated with the sterile product manufacturing line.
He or she acts as a validation project coordinator and ensures that all stages of the validation project are followed. He or she coordinates the activities of all departments involved, and acts as liaison with internal customers.
The Validation Specialist, Process Equipment, performs validation services specifically associated, in the short term, with Pharmascience's Sterile Injectable Drug Plant Expansion project.
Responsabilities & Duties :
- write protocols (installation, operation and performance qualification)
- perform or supervise tests required by qualification protocols
- manages documentation relating to validation activities (filing, updating and preparation of files)
- manages protocol revisions and approvals
participates in the resolution of validation deviations
- participates in change control follow-up for validated equipment and systems
- writes and revises standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- works closely with the project engineering team
writes technical notes
- evaluates changes to validated systems
- supports audits when required
- supports visual inspection when required
perform periodic requalifications
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities :
Excellent technical writing skills
Fluency in English and French (oral and written); the incumbent will be required to write and read documentation in the second language (Health Canada & FDA)
Good problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Knowledge of SAP, Trackwise and other electronic documentation management systems an asset
Dynamic and autonomous
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Ability to develop all required validation documents (validation plans, qualification protocols and summary reports).
Knowledge of automated and computerized systems qualification (e.g. SCADAs, PLCs, HMIs).
In-depth knowledge of GMPs and regulatory requirements for validation / qualification of sterile product production equipment and systems.