Validation Manager

Process Mechanic – Sterile Filling & Packaging

Facility Mechanic

Facility Engineer

Engineering Supervisor

Process Equipment Engineer

Chemical Engineer – Relief Systems Process Safety

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Serve as the site Validation SME, overseeing all validation activities, including process, cleaning, equipment, utility, and computer system validation.</li><li>Own and maintain the Validation Master Plan (VMP), ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, site activities, and company objectives.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain the site validation lifecycle program, including process validation, performance qualification (PQ), and CPV.</li><li>Lead validation planning and coordination efforts for new equipment, systems, and process changes in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.</li><li>Manage validation project timelines and resource allocation, ensuring activities support commercial readiness and ongoing operations.</li><li>Review and approve validation protocols, reports, and risk assessments in compliance with FDA, EMA, ICH Q8-Q10, EU Annex 15, and company standards.</li><li>Support and participate in cross-functional risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) related to qualification and validation efforts.</li><li>Ensure validation documentation is complete, accurate, and audit ready.</li><li>Provide guidance and technical expertise during regulatory inspections, audits, and customer assessments.</li><li>Develop and maintain the site’s Continuous Process Verification (CPV) program to monitor validated state and process performance over time.</li><li>Define and monitor KPIs for validation program effectiveness and drive improvements in validation efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Train and mentor staff on validation principles and procedures to build internal capability across departments.</li><li>Ensure change control, deviation management, and CAPA processes integrate appropriately with validation and qualification requirements.&nbsp;</li></ul> Key Stakeholders: Internal: <ul><li>Site Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering Teams</li><li>Technical Services, Supply Chain, and EHS</li><li>Validation Analysts and Support Staff</li><li>Corporate Validation and Quality Teams</li></ul> External: <ul><li>Regulatory Agencies (FDA, EMA, etc.)</li><li>Equipment and system vendors</li><li>Contract testing laboratories</li><li>Third-party auditors and certifying bodies</li></ul> Requirements; Qualifications / Experience: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related discipline; Master’s preferred</li><li>Minimum 10-12 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology validation, with at least 3 years in a leadership or SME role</li><li>Validation of sterile injectable equipment expertise required</li><li>Strong knowledge of FDA cGMPs, ICH Q8–Q10, EU Annex 15, and validation best practices</li><li>Experience with sterile injectable manufacturing, aseptic processes, utilities, and equipment qualification</li><li>Experience with controlled substances and high-potency compounds preferred</li><li>Proven experience supporting regulatory inspections and third-party audits</li><li>Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation in a startup (greenfield) or expansion environment preferred </li></ul> Skills / Competencies: <ul><li>Strong technical writing and documentation review skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Expertise in sterile systems, process validation, cleaning validation, and computer system validation</li><li>Excellent cross-functional communication, influencing, and collaboration skills</li><li>Strong analytical, risk-based decision-making, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Leadership presence with ability to coach and mentor others in validation principles</li><li>Commitment to data integrity, patient safety, and product quality</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on sterile IV bag fillers, isolators, compounding equipment, sterilizers, component prep equipment, automated inspection machines, and secondary packaging systems.</li><li>Support equipment setup, calibration, and changeover in accordance with production schedules, maintenance plans, site SOPs, and cGMP requirements.</li><li>Assist in the installation, commissioning, and qualification of new sterile processing equipment, support equipment, and secondary packaging equipment.</li><li>Troubleshoot mechanical issues in real-time to minimize downtime while maintaining aseptic conditions and operator safety.</li><li>Ensure proper gowning, cleanliness, and contamination control practices when working in classified cleanroom environments.</li><li>Document all maintenance activities accurately in maintenance logs, work orders, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).</li><li>Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to support equipment investigations, deviations, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space, and PPE use; actively contribute to a culture of workplace safety and compliance.</li><li>Maintain spare parts inventory, tools, and maintenance supplies in an organized and audit-ready condition.</li><li>Participate in training and cross-functional activities to support plant startup and readiness for regulatory inspections.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>High school diploma or technical certificate required, Associate’s degree in a mechanical or technical field preferred.</li><li>3+ years of experience as a mechanic or technician in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or sterile manufacturing environment.</li><li>Experience with isolator-based sterile filling equipment and cleanroom protocols is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with pumps, valves, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and packaging machinery.</li><li>Solid electrical and controls experience with automated systems, inspection machines, robotics, and camera systems highly preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of cGMP, aseptic techniques, and safety regulations (OSHA, FDA, EU Annex 1).</li><li>Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and SOPs.</li><li>Familiarity with CMMS platforms and basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).</li><li>Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.</li><li>Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or off-shifts during production or commissioning activities.</li></ul> Work Environment: <ul><li>Hands-on role in a cleanroom-based pharmaceutical manufacturing facility with strict safety and aseptic requirements.</li><li>Requires frequent gowning, standing, and work in confined or classified areas.</li><li>Fast-paced startup environment, requiring adaptability, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.</li><li>Occasional lifting of heavy tools or parts; use of ladders, lifts, and hand tools required.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on facility infrastructure and critical utilities, including HVAC systems for cleanroom environment, compressed air and vacuum systems, clean utilities (WFI, purified water, clean steam), boilers, chillers, temperature control units, and effluent water treatment equipment.</li><li>Support equipment setup, calibration, qualification, and creation of maintenance plans of facility utilities and equipment.</li><li>Conduct round and inspection to monitor system performance and proactively address issues.</li><li>Ensure proper gowning, cleanliness, and contamination control practices when working in classified cleanroom environments.</li><li>Document all maintenance activities accurately in maintenance logs, work orders, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).</li><li>Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to support equipment investigations, deviations, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space, and PPE use; actively contribute to a culture of workplace safety and compliance.</li><li>Maintain spare parts inventory, tools, and maintenance supplies in an organized and audit-ready condition.</li><li>Participate in training and cross-functional activities to support plant startup and readiness for regulatory inspections.</li><li>Provide technical support of production activities during absence of production support team members or when bandwidth is insufficient.</li></ul> Requirements:﻿ <ul><li>High school diploma or technical certificate required, Associate’s degree in a mechanical or technical field preferred.</li><li>3+ years of experience as a mechanic or technician maintaining utilities or facilities infrastructure in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment.</li><li>Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and cleanroom protocols is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.</li><li>Familiarity with building management systems (BMS) and alarm monitoring systems.</li><li>Solid electrical and controls experience with automated systems, inspection machines, robotics, and camera systems highly preferred.</li><li>Understanding of cGMP, contamination control, and safety regulations (OSHA, FDA, EU Annex 1).</li><li>Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and SOPs.</li><li>Familiarity with CMMS platforms and basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).</li><li>Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.</li><li>Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or off-shifts during production or commissioning activities.</li></ul> Work Environment: <ul><li>Hands-on role in a regulated, sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility with strict safety and aseptic requirements.</li><li>Requires frequent gowning, standing, and work in confined or classified areas.</li><li>Fast-paced startup environment, requiring adaptability, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.</li><li>Occasional lifting of heavy tools or parts; use of ladders, lifts, and hand tools required.</li><li>Physical requirements include lifting climbing ladders, electrical troubleshooting, and working with hand and power tools</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The Facility Engineer will play a critical role in the greenfield design, construction, startup, and long-term operation of a state-of-the-art sterile injectable IV bag manufacturing facility. This role will lead the implementation and management of all facility infrastructure systems, including cleanrooms, HVAC, utilities, building automation, environmental monitoring, chemistry and microbiology lab systems, and energy management, ensuring full compliance with cGMP standards and regulatory expectations for sterile manufacturing.</li><li>The Facility Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams during construction, commissioning, qualification, and beyond, ensuring the facility infrastructure reliably supports sterile production, patient safety, and long-term business goals.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead the design review, specification development, and technical oversight of facility infrastructure systems including cleanrooms, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, WFI, clean steam, and other critical utilities.</li><li>Develop and maintain facility engineering standards, equipment specifications, and technical documentation aligned to regulatory requirements and aseptic processing standards.</li><li>Oversee construction, installation, commissioning, and qualification of facility utilities and infrastructure systems, ensuring timely, compliant project execution.</li><li>Collaborate with Validation, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure proper facility qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and environmental monitoring readiness.</li><li>Promote and ensure adherence to safety protocols and safe work practices.</li><li>Perform risk assessments for engineering and maintenance activities.</li><li>Establish and manage preventative maintenance programs, calibration schedules, and facilities management SOPs to ensure optimal equipment performance and facility reliability.</li><li>Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting facility system deviations, non-conformances, and CAPAs, ensuring timely resolution and sustained compliance.</li><li>Partner with EHS, Operations, and Quality to ensure all facility systems meet safety, regulatory, and operational expectations.</li><li>Manage relationships with external engineering firms, contractors, and utility service providers to ensure effective delivery of construction and facility services. 11.	Support energy management, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to optimize facility operating costs and resource utilization.</li><li>Ensure ongoing regulatory inspection readiness and serve as SME for facility systems during audits and inspections.</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications/Experience: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Facilities Engineering.</li><li>3+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or sterile manufacturing facility engineering.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of facility infrastructure systems including HVAC for aseptic manufacturing, cleanrooms, and critical utilities.</li><li>Direct experience with greenfield facility construction, commissioning, and qualification highly desirable.</li><li>Solid understanding of FDA cGMP regulations, USP standards, and applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements.</li></ul> Skills/Competencies: <ul><li>Expertise Experience in facility system design, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance.</li><li>Strong project management and contractor/vendor coordination capabilities.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing facility requirements and environmental controls.</li><li>Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.</li><li>High attention to detail, safety, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a dynamic greenfield/startup environment.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The Engineering Supervisor leads a team of skilled mechanics and technicians responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of facility infrastructure, clean utilities, laboratory systems, and pharmaceutical production equipment at our new sterile injectable manufacturing site.</li><li>This individual will play a key leadership role in coaching, mentoring, and developing technical staff, while ensuring all maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.</li><li>This is a pivotal role in a startup manufacturing environment, requiring strong leadership, technical depth, and a commitment to operational excellence and safety.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Supervise and develop a team of mechanics and technicians supporting facilities, utilities, lab and production equipment. Additional oversight of contractors will be expected.</li><li>Coach, train, and mentor team to build technical depth and promote a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead daily planning, prioritization, and execution of maintenance and reliability activities.</li><li>Conduct performance reviews, skill assessments, and development planning for direct reports.</li><li>Lead the maintenance, calibration, and repair of critical systems including HVAC, compressed air, WFI, clean steam, Nitrogen generation, isolators, fillers, automated inspection and leak detection equipment, automated secondary packaging equipment, lab systems, stability chambers, site infrastructure, and the Building Management System (BMS).</li><li>Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with cGMP, safety regulations, maintenance plans and SOPs.</li><li>Support commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and startup activities for new systems and equipment.</li><li>Drive proactive and preventive maintenance through CMMS system utilization and performance tracking.</li><li>Ensure good documentation practices and data integrity so all maintenance records are accurate, complete, and auditable.</li><li>Enforce a culture of safety focusing on EHS compliance, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, Arc flash protection, and chemical safety protocols.</li><li>Support audits and inspections by regulatory agencies and internal quality teams.</li><li>Analyze equipment performance and maintenance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to reduce downtime and increase reliability.</li><li>Collaborate with engineers, production, and quality teams to improve reliability and maintainability of equipment.</li><li>Manage spare parts strategy and implement inventory management process.</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications/Experience: <ul><li>Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>Minimum 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment, with 2+ years in a supervisory or team lead role.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of clean utilities, facility systems, secondary packaging and aseptic manufacturing equipment.</li><li>Experience supervising or mentoring maintenance personnel.</li><li>Experience in controlled substance and high potent product environment desired.</li></ul> Skills/Competencies: <ul><li>Working knowledge of cGMPs, regulatory expectations, and CMMS systems (e.g., Blue Mountain, SAP PM, Maximo, etc.)</li><li>Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and team development.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where agility and adaptability are key.</li><li>Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and compliance culture.</li><li>Effective communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across multiple stakeholders.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The Process Equipment Engineer will be a key technical leader responsible for the design, specification, procurement, installation, qualification, and ongoing reliability of process equipment for a greenfield sterile injectable IV bag manufacturing facility.</li><li>This role will play a critical part in ensuring that all manufacturing equipment all sterile manufacturing equipment are compliant with cGMP requirements, supports aseptic processing standards, and are capable of delivering high-quality product performance from day one of commercial operations. </li><li>Equipment includes sterile isolators, compounding, automated inspection, and secondary packaging for the production of sterile IV bags.</li><li>Working cross-functionally during the startup phase, the incumbent will drive equipment readiness, validation support, and serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for process equipment throughout the facility lifecycle.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead the specification, selection, and procurement of sterile injectable manufacturing process equipment, including isolator filling lines, formulation vessels, mixing systems inspection equipment, secondary packaging equipment, and associated support systems.</li><li>Develop user requirement specifications (URS), functional specifications (FS), and detailed equipment design documentation in compliance with regulatory and operational standards.</li><li>Manage equipment vendors, design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and oversee equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning.</li><li>Promote and ensure adherence to safety protocols and safe work practices.</li><li>Perform risk assessments for engineering and maintenance activities.</li><li>Collaborate with Validation, Quality, and Operations teams to support equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure all systems meet regulatory expectations for sterile manufacturing.</li><li>Establish preventative maintenance programs, spare parts inventories, and equipment lifecycle management plans to ensure long-term equipment reliability and availability.</li><li>Provide technical expertise during troubleshooting, deviations, and investigations related to process equipment performance, ensuring rapid resolution of issues.</li><li>Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to optimize equipment performance, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support ongoing process optimization.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational safety, efficiency, and reliability.</li><li>Support development of SOPs, equipment manuals, and operator training programs to ensure safe and compliant operation of process equipment.</li><li>Ensure equipment designs fully comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and all applicable regulatory and safety standards.</li><li>Contribute to capital project planning, budgeting, and project execution related to new equipment or facility expansions.</li><li>Ensure ongoing regulatory inspection readiness and serve as SME for process systems during audits and inspections.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.</li><li>3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical process equipment engineering, with significant exposure to sterile injectable manufacturing strongly preferred.</li><li>Direct experience with design, procurement, and qualification of aseptic manufacturing equipment and cleanroom environments.</li><li>Solid understanding of cGMP regulations, FDA/EMA expectations, and engineering best practices for sterile operations.</li><li>Experience working in greenfield or major facility expansion projects highly desirable.</li></ul> Skills/Competencies: <ul><li>Strong technical knowledge of process equipment design, aseptic manufacturing, and utility systems.</li><li>Proven project management skills with ability to handle complex, cross-functional projects.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving abilities and root cause investigation experience.</li><li>Effective communication and vendor management skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.</li><li>Strong teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement mindset.</li><li>High attention to detail with strong commitment to safety, compliance, and product quality.</li></ul>

Responsibilities:Evaluate, design and document vessels for potential over pressure and vacuum scenarios (new & existing) – relief device (PSV, RD, conservation vents) relief load calculation, inlet and outlet line sizing, size selection and datasheet preparation, and relief/flare load summary preparation. Design, model, document, and communicate requirements for pressure/vacuum relief devices and effluent handling.Understanding of mechanical design conditions and to utilize the process safety information in designing relief system to safeguard piping and equipment.Understanding of HAZOP, PHA report, SIL studies - provide relief system input from these reports. Design of overpressure protection for gas/vapor filled systems using Depressurization concept. Material & Energy Balance Calculation as per the process requirement to design the adequate relief systems.Work to enhance safety and protection of the environment through overall relief project development.Stay abreast of corporate and industry relief practices and standards such as API 520/521, NFPA 30, API 2000 etcRequirements:3 to 8 years of direct Relief Systems experience in process design, commissioning, start-up, or operations.Demonstrated project management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programsPrefer knowledge in application and compliance requirements of regulatory codes: US Occupational Health and Safety Administration, Internal Process Safety StandardsExperience in a petrochemical plant or refinery Experience with the following software would be an advantage: SuperChems, ASPEN, HTRI, AFT ARROW, AFT Fathom.Addition Required Qualifications/Job Requirements:Master’s or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from accredited university or college.Understand process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagram and equipment layouts, conceptual equipment layouts, process layout, utility layout and other block layouts.Understand Plant process design with equipment sizing & utility load design calculation. Must have strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and consultation skills. This position will interact with personnel in all organizations.Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute a heavy workload simultaneously within budget and schedule.Must have the ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means, and able to adapt communication to best reach the intended audience within or outside the organization.Strong customer focus, with demonstrated ability to solve complex issues and work in partnership with peers, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders.Ability to compile and analyze complex data.Knowledge in application of industry standards, recommended practices, and codes (API, NFPA, ASME, etc.)Ensure regulatory compliance of process changes- Provide and communicate clear, concise, and timely reporting of project progress and accomplishments verbally and in writing. 

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