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Job Description

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OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Validation subject matter expert to conceive, design and direct the execution of validation/technical shared services projects in support of VBU for Qdenga product.

• Oversight of Process Validation activities including development, facilitation, and support of strategies for process validation and related activities/documentation for Drug Substance, Drug Product and Diluent manufacturing processes for Lifecycle Validation Stages including PPQ and CPV programs.

• Authoring, review and approval of validation documentation for Lifecycle Process Validation. Scope includes but not limited to equipment/systems, PPQ, buffer and media, filter validation, lyophilization validation, etc.

• Oversight/support of execution activities, as well as perform data analysis and compilation of data and results into summary and final reports.

• Align manufacturing processes with executed validation summary

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Oversight including developing, and authoring strategy and/or execution documents for Process Validation activities in the following areas:

• Tech transfer/New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Change management

• Continuous lifecycle management

• Continued Process Verification (CPV)

Develop and assess the following Quality System elements for Process Validation:

• Change control

• CAPAs

• Deviations

Participate and contribute in design, development, validation, and routine GMP activities:

• Provide technical input to validation activities

• Represent process validation during tech transfer activities as required.

• Support process validation during audit, inspections for manufacturing processes

• Represent process validation during site GMP/commercial activities and participate on cross-functional teams

• Support process validation Quality Systems

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE

• Relevant experience with industry process validation requirements and expectations

• Working knowledge of the science and technology for the major unit operations associated with manufacturing operations.

• Experience with troubleshooting / problem solving and risk assessment / mitigation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong team member with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects and priorities.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:

• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Must have the ability to efficiently organize and analyze data, quantify risks, and identify gaps under supervision.

• Must have the ability to propose solutions to problems and escalate issues with proposed solutions to management as necessary.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's in Chemical/Biochemical/Bioprocess Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Master’s in related field with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience. PhD. In related field with minimum of 0 years relevant experience.

• Previous experience developing validation strategies and implementing for projects.

• Knowledge of the Lifecycle Validation stages and further implementation.

• Understanding of cGMP requirements for validation documentation.

• Understanding of drug substance, drug product manufacturing.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple functions to execute validation activities and incorporate validation results into routine operational practices.

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Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

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Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time