Sr. Validation Engineer

About the Company

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting, and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting organizations from the critical phases of drug discovery and approval through to commercialization. Our work is meaningful, varied, and thought-provoking, with a strategic emphasis and solutions-driven approach.

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns with our goals. We enable our people to grow, support their learning, and reward them in many ways. Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's "Best Places to Work" 2026 award for the third consecutive year, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment with a focus on culture, career growth, development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership, and innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Validation Engineer with 7–11 years of experience to lead validation activities across equipment, utilities, facilities, computerized systems, and manufacturing processes within GMP-regulated environments. This role involves developing, executing, and managing validation lifecycle documentation while ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations and internal quality standards. The Sr. Validation Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert, support complex technical projects, and provide guidance to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation and execution of validation lifecycle documentation (FAT, SAT, IOQ, PQ) for equipment, utilities, facilities, cleaning processes, shipping systems, and other GMP-regulated assets.
• Oversee validation activities for internal and client tech transfer projects, including authoring, executing, reviewing, and closing validation documents such as risk assessments, validation plans, IQ, OQ, PQ, test methods, and validation reports.
• Write, review, and revise qualification and verification documents, including SOPs, validation master plans, execution plans, URS, FRS, design specifications, FAT documentation, verification protocols, and commissioning test procedures.
• Prepare comprehensive summary reports for validation, verification, commissioning, and requalification activities.
• Develop and support procedures, investigations, protocols, reports, and change controls for Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality functions.
• Lead P&ID walkdowns to verify installation, configuration, and system readiness.
• Perform and oversee thermal mapping of temperature-controlled chambers, warehouses, and SIP processes.
• Support resolution of regulatory observations, audit findings, and manufacturing site issues related to validation.
• Lead periodic reviews and requalification activities for temperature-controlled systems and other validated assets.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior validation staff.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure validation activities align with project timelines and operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science, engineering, or related technical field.
• 7–11 years of experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry.
• Strong knowledge of FDA cGMP requirements, FMEA, and risk-based validation principles.
• Advanced validation expertise in equipment, computerized systems (CSV), analytical methods, and process validation.
• Extensive experience generating protocols for automated production systems, with emphasis on computerized equipment and systems validation.
• Demonstrated experience writing and reviewing IQ, OQ, PQ, and CSV reports.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory inspections, and remediation activities.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Highly organized with strong documentation and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead validation workstreams, manage multiple priorities, and work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience supporting investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen.
• Frequently required to walk and sit, as well as lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Moderate noise level, indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

Benefits

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of these pillars.

• Market-competitive base salary and annual incentive plan.
• Robust benefit offerings.
• Generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, and flexible working hours.
• Fully remote work options for most positions, with the ability to work "almost anywhere."
• Office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India for those preferring a physical workspace.
• Ongoing recognition and career development opportunities.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $114,000 to $137,000 yearly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.