Validation Manager

About the role

The Validation Manager (C&Q) will lead commissioning and qualification activities across the site, ensuring successful execution of capital projects and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead ~6 direct reports and ~25 contractors
• Manage commissioning & qualification (C&Q) activities
• Review and approve capital project requests
• Allocate resources and manage workload across projects
• Support equipment implementation and startup
• Mentor team members and develop co-op pipeline
• Collaborate cross-functionally across site functions

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical discipline
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in commissioning, qualification, and/or validation within pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
• Leadership experience: Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience, including managing engineers and/or contractor teams
• Hands-on experience: Proven experience supporting capital projects, including commissioning and qualification of new equipment and systems in a Steriles Manufacturing facility
• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of cGMP’s and C&Q processes
• Management skills: Project and resource management skills
• Leadership abilities: Strong leadership and organizational capability