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OT GxP Validation\nLead GxP validation activities associated with changes to OT systems, applications and infrastructure.\nPerform/review GxP impact and risk assessments for proposed OT changes.\nDefine the appropriate risk-based validation approach based on system criticality and GxP impact.\nEnsure validation requirements are incorporated into OT remediation, migration and cutover plans.\n2. Validation Documentation & Execution\nPrepare, review and update validation documentation using Client approved SOPs and templates.\nDevelop/review IQ and OQ protocols, test scripts and associated evidence.\nCoordinate execution of qualification/validation tests during OT infrastructure and application changes.\n3. OT Infrastructure & Application Changes\nProvide validation oversight for GxP-impacting changes involving areas such as:\nOT application servers and virtual machines\nOT network and infrastructure changes\nOT Active Directory/domain-related changes\nApplication interfaces and integrations\n4. 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