Sr/Principle Computer Systems Validation Specialist
KBI Biopharma • North Carolina, United States
Salary: $118,000 - $183,700 / year
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Role & seniority
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Principal or Senior (Principal: BS/MS + 15+ yrs, Senior: BS/MS + 8+ yrs)
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Focus: thought leadership + management of managed validation services for IT Validation & Compliance in a CDMO.
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Stack/tools
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21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 (knowledge required)
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cGMP compliance; Data Integrity practices
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Enterprise software validation lifecycle deliverables; validation change control/CAPA/deviation processes
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(No specific software tools listed)
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Provide global oversight of enterprise software validation and review/approval of validation lifecycle deliverables.
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Manage/oversee managed validation services for enterprise software projects.
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Review and approve change controls, CAPAs, and deviations related to enterprise software; ensure compliance with cGMP/legal/regulatory/KBI requirements.
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Must-have skills
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Computer Systems Validation (CSV)/IT Quality experience in an FDA-regulated cGMP environment
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Expert knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and/or EU Annex 11
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Demonstrated Data Integrity expertise (including current regulatory guidance)
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Ability to develop/guide global validation direction, review/approval, and validation SOP/policy/template input
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Nice-to-haves
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Involvement/support for data integrity global initiatives
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Experience contributing to global Policies, SOPs, and Templates f
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Full Description
Job Description This individual will provide thought-leadership, expertise, and management of managed validation services to the IT Validation & Compliance infrastructure in a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) setting. Individual will be responsible for the validation review and approval of enterprise software validation lifecycle deliverables and the validation technical oversite of change controls, CAPAs, and deviations associated with enterprise software. Working closely with partners in Quality Validation, this individual provides strategic and technical expertise for all global software validation related matters, including assurance that all aspects comply with cGMPs, legal, regulatory requirements, and the KBI internal requirements. Job Responsibilities: Provide oversight of enterprise software validation from a global perspective. Provide validation direction, guidance, review, and approval for validation lifecycle deliverables of enterprise software projects. Provide oversight and management to validation managed services for associated projects Provide validation review and approval of enterprise software change controls, CAPAs, and deviations. Provide support for data integrity global initiatives. Provide expertise and input for global Policies, SOPs, and Templates for IT Enterprise Software This position will be based in Durham, NC and will require a regular site presence. Minimum Requirements: (Principal - BS/MS and 15+ years/ Senior - BS/MS and 8+ years) experience in a cGMP environment in a computer systems validation role with demonstrated career growth and accomplishments. Experience in Data Integrity, computer system validation/IT quality in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment. Demonstrated expert knowledge of 21CFR, Part 11, and/or EU Annex 11 as well as current regulatory guidance on Data Integrity. Salary Range: $118,000 - $162,800 (Senior) $133,000 - $183,700 (Principal) Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs. KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. 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