Validation Engineer
Career Category
Information SystemsJob Description
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Validation Engineer
You will play a pivotalrole in ensuring compliance acrosstheProcessDevelopment and Manufacturing. The Validation Engineer will assistthe Benchtop product team with all aspects of the computer validation process across the Operations footprint.
Role Description:
Let’sdo this. Let’schange the world. In this vital role you will be part ofthe Benchtop Product Team working on computerized systems validations (CSV) and GAMP(Good Automated Manufacturing Practice). This vital role ensuresAmgen systems remaincompliant with industry standards and comply with all regulatory requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Advising clients on how to meet compliance requirements using a risk-based approach.
Develop validationdocumentation and standard operating procedures for various GxPapplications.
Develop test protocols that thoroughly test business requirements.
Provide test execution oversight and assistwith deviation recommendations as required, work with clientsto develop validation plansto ensure that, at the end of the project, the system meets GxPrequirements.
Work with client business functions and subject matter experts to develop User Requirements Specification, Functional Requirements Specification, and/or Design Specifications as required
Development of test / validation scripts based on software design and configurations.
Develop IQ/OQ scripts as required.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree with 8 - 12 years of experience in validation/regulatoryor related field OR
Bachelor’s degree with 10 - 14 years of experience in validation/regulatoryor related field OR
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills:
Demonstrated experience with minimum of 3 to 5 years in pharmaceutical industry, focusing on Computer Systems Validations / GAMP
Experience with regulatory agencies - FDA, EMEA, CFDA, and other regulatory agencies
Thorough understanding of the principles of GAMP, SDLC methodologiesand testing best practice.
Ability to understand existing and new business processes and requirements to ensure proper implementation and validation of systems.
Expertisewith ALM testing and ALM software
Expertisein use -Veeva (all modules - CDocs, QMS, RIM, DocuSign, etc)
Fluent knowledge of rules and regulations: GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance and CFR Part 210, 211 Compliance.
Preferred Skills:
Ability to work independently,excellent problem solving and professional written communications skills.
Fluent in Microsoft Office suite Including (Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project), Experience with Smartsheets, Salesforce, Tableau a plus
FDA Audit experience a plus& working with regulatory agencies
Experience with instrument qualifications (IQ/OQ), validation plans, regulatedworkflows.
Soft Skills:
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong transformation and change management experience.
Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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