Validations Engineer
AbbVie
- Westport, Co Mayo
- Contract
- Full-time
- Over-see, coordinate, guide and implement the site validation master plan under prospective, concurrent and retrospective validation studies in a timely manner, with the relevant engineers
- Ensure that all validation requirements are met for any new process, equipment or change to existing processes or equipment.
- Actively work on validation projects, being the departmental point person, and completing all associated project documentation in line with current corporate and regulatory expectations
- Ensure that all documentation pertaining to each validation study under his/her responsibility is compiled, authorised and filed in a timely and organised fashion.
- Work with the other validation engineers to achieve compliance by co-ordinating each validation project assigned. The process involves the review and approval of validation documentation and co-ordination of the validation work.
- Facilitate the PQR review process / Regulatory Review Process and Laboratory Equipment Review Process as per the current rota.
- Keep ahead of current and changing regulatory guidance for the relevant areas of validation that applies.
- Provide support for audit preparation, direct audit interaction and involvement in audit response.
- Support and comply with internal EHS requirements, procedures and policies. Ensure continued conformance to EHS within the department.
- Achieve the companies stated quality objectives through continuous improvement efforts and conformance to quality standards.
- Attend Departmental and APEX meetings and actively participate in any Quality or Safety initiatives on site.
- Relevant 3rd Level Qualification (Level 8 - Science/Engineering disciplines) is essential.
- Experience in Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing/Production is essential.
- Demonstrate exceptional project management skills is essential.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of programs is essential.
- Experience with Validations processes is essential.
- Excellent communication, organization, time-management and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work on one's own initiative with a passion for results.
- Ability to articulate clearly when dealing with colleagues, peer groups and managers.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to plan and schedule workload.
- Ability to work well under pressure and consistently deliver results while demonstrating an action- orientated approach to overcome obstacles.