Validation Engineer II

Job Description Summary

The Validation Engineer II assists with the authoring executing and reviewing of SOPs commissioning documentation documents required for validation / qualification.

Job Description

Location : Durham NC

Please note this role is on-site 5 days a week and does not have the ability to work remotely. This role is based in Durham NC. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role : please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Responsibilities :

Supports the development of Validation / Qualification documents including drafting risk assessments qualification protocols deviations and reports . Supports the execution of validation / qualification activities for the site (including manufacturing equipment QC lab equipment utilities).

Reviews evaluates and analyzes validation data for accuracy and adequacy.

Supports the validation execution strategy and timeline for sustained commercial and clinical operations within a validation GMP environment .

Assists with change management validation impact assessments.

Supports the site validation periodic re-evaluation program including periodic reviews and requalifications .

Assists with Validation lifecycle documents .

Manages workload to ensure timely approval of validation testing and documentation.

Supports the validation department during inspections or audits .

Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

BS / MS degree in Chemical Industrial Mechanical or other related engineering / science discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience in the pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical industry.

Familiarity with good engineering practices validation tools and processes risk management GAMP 5 applications and practices (including environmental mapping and use of Thermal Mapping equipment is preferred).

Experience in cGMP environment (IQ OQ PQ) .

Familiar with current industry best practices including ASTM e2500 to plan efficient / risk-based validation projects .

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Project.

Languages :

English.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70000 and $130000 / year; however while salary ranges are effective from 1 / 1 / 25 through 12 / 31 / 25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to geographical location experience level knowledge skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a sign-on bonus restricted stock units and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department / team performance and market factors.

EEO Statement :

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$70000.00 - $130000.00

Skills Desired

Architectural Engineering Business Networking Cooperation Efficiency Employee Welfare General Hse Knowledge Heat Transfer HVAC (Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning) Including Gdp Job Description Knowledge Of Gmp Manufacturing Production Mathematical Optimization Microsoft Word Outside Sales Physics Qualification Software Troubleshooting Team Work Test Equipment Total Productive Maintenance

Key Skills

Python,SOC,Debugging,C / C++,FDA Regulations,Minitab,Technical Writing,GAMP,OS Kernels,Perl,cGMP,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 70000 - 130000