Senior Validation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities with a strong focus on safety.
• Deliver C&Q activities in alignment with project schedules.
• Track and report progress of CQV efforts.
• Support the generation and review of C&Q procedures for client projects.
• Review and revise qualification-related documents, including SOPs, master plans, and execution plans.
• Affiliate with CQV review and qualification of equipment design.
• Support planning of commissioning spares and consumables.
• Allocate project resources for efficient execution.
• Carefully coordinate support and logistics during CQV execution.
• Support execution of design reviews, equipment shakedown, commissioning, FATs, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities.
• Coordinate with project contractors and equipment vendors to execute required testing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Sciences (relevant experience can substitute for education).
• 3+ years of related experience in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel throughout the U.S. and potentially internationally.

Essential Competencies

• Influence Strategy
• Evaluate and pursue opportunities based on organizational strategy.
• Identify innovative solutions with strategic impact.
• Anticipate emerging customer and market needs.
• Satisfy the Customer
• Understand and anticipate client needs.
• Develop solutions that exceed expectations.
• Actively follow up to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Plan for Success
• Align business strategies with actionable plans.
• Allocate resources effectively.
• Anticipate risks and build contingency plans.
• Pursue Execution
• Prioritize initiatives to ensure goal achievement.
• Holds self and team accountable.
• Proactively remove obstacles.
• Tailor Communication
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Adjust messaging to suit audience.
• Explain technical concepts across all levels.
• Build Partnerships
• Build strong networks across teams and disciplines.
• Promote collaboration and remove silos.
• Involves stakeholders in decision-making.
• Influence Others
• Builds support through sound reasoning.
• Gains buy-in from decision makers.
• Encourages innovation and better outcomes.
• Develop Self And Others
• Continuously develops relationship and leadership skills.
• Acts with integrity and models company values.
• Seeks out breakthrough opportunities.

Company Information

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 800 people worldwide. For mission-critical and regulated industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high-stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years. Our approach is simple because our Purpose informs everything we do: We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve the human experience. Our Foundational Principles: We act with integrity We serve each other We serve society We work for our future At CAI, we believe in a relentless dedication to excellence, pushing boundaries and surpassing expectations. From the beginning, we’ve challenged ourselves to do what others wouldn’t. Not just setting industry standards, but redefining them entirely. We are bold in our thinking and creative in our approach. We operate at the intersection of wisdom and technology and thrive when they come together with humanity. For us, operational readiness isn't simply a goal—it's a way of life. Tomorrow demands to be at the forefront of today. We get there through tireless effort, precision, efficiency, and an unwavering belief that there is always room for advancement. We're not interested in how it used to be done. We're obsessed with how it will be done.

About the Role

At CAI, we are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all - our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

Benefits

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.