Sr. Validation Engineer II

Takeda • Thousand Oaks, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the operations through the initial qualification to validation maintenance of equipment, systems, facilities, and utilities. Responsible and accountable for performing activities such as Cycle Development (CD), Design Qualification, Commissioning and Qualification, Performance Qualification (PQ) / Cleaning Validation (CV), and Validation Maintenance. Focused on right first-time execution and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• BS engineering with a minimum of 10+ years’ experience in validation.
• Advanced knowledge of equipment, computerized systems, facilities, and utilities in a regulated environment is required.
• Advanced knowledge of commissioning and qualification of equipment, computerized systems, computerized systems, facility, and utilities is required.
• A problem-solving mindset with strong technical and/or engineering knowledge, as well as strong ability to work collaboratively with interfaces to Process Engineering, Quality, Project Managers, Facilities, Automation, and other groups.
• Technical expertise to define validation approaches and execution of system validation activities in accordance with cGMP and applicable regulations, procedures, and industry guidance.
• Basic understanding of data and statistical analysis of validation test results.
• Knowledge of cGMPs or equivalent regulations, validation associated regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
• Ability to independently evaluate technical situations and propose potential solutions.
• Ability to work independently or in teams, partners, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form, including technical/business writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, computer software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with systems like LIMS, MES, ERP, SCADA, or DCS (e.g., Delta V) for computer systems validation engineers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of CD/PQ/CV/PV/RV activities.
• Act as project manager for validation deliverables ensuring new systems are implemented within predetermined timelines and financial forecasts.
• Supervise and manage contractors or consultants as needed.
• Participate in change control review board.
• Track and trend activities and report on issues such as impact to predetermined timelines and problems as needed.
• Serve as the Validation Engineering representative and technical subject matter expert (SME) on cross-functional and multi-site teams related to equipment, computerized systems, utilities, facility, and computerized systems.
• Apply advanced theory, technical principles, and expert judgment to address a broad range of problems.
• Troubleshoot and direct the resolution of Validation issues by fostering effective interdepartmental and cross-functional partnerships.
• Maintain a state of inspection readiness and act as SME in Health Authority inspections.
• Review and approval of commissioning documents, including but not limited to commissioning protocols and reports.
• Evaluate and leverage testing to qualification activities.
• Generate, execute, and manage the detailed project plans and timelines for the execution of CD/DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ/CV/Validation Maintenance, change management activities and their associated documentation.
• Support departmental and capital project validation activities.
• Provide validation key performance indicators data in a predetermined frequency.
• Owner of change control task of validation activities.
• Execute validation activities aimed at improving Right First-Time.
• Ensure new systems are implemented within predetermined timelines and financial forecasts.
• Present and provide rationale for the completed work during periodic audits and Health Authority inspections.
• Coordinate and perform tactical activities, including sample collection, coordinating with cross-functional support teams, retrieving data and results, completing documentation, as required per protocols.
• Coordinate and perform equipment and system re-qualification according to procedures and predetermined timelines.
• Foster an environment that encourages continuous learning.
• Maintain expertise as necessary to stay abreast of technical and industry advancements.
• Solve technical problems while maintaining required levels of safety, quality (including regulatory compliance), and production.
• Support EHS programs and own CAPA records as needed.
• Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals.
• Accountable for behaviors as described in Takeda Standards, policies, and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees