Validation and QA Specialist 1
Merck Life Science · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 62d ago
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About this role
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more We know you've got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your Role
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more We know you've got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your Role
- Identify, plan, and implement validation requirements across equipment, instruments, utilities, and manufacturing/testing processes in a cGMP greenfield facility.
- Prepare and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols; coordinate and support cleanroom qualification, facility and utility qualification activities; create and govern the Validation Master Plan (VMP); review, approve, and maintain validation protocols, SOPs, and technical documentation in a controlled, compliant manner (cGMP, GAMP 5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 9001).
- Identify and assess validation changes, deviations, and CAPAs; ensure remediation and closure of compliance actions; conduct risk assessments (FMEA, impact assessments); perform trend analysis of non-conformances and data reviews; ensure QMS conforms to ISO 9001a and organisational policies; lead audits and regulatory inspections; drive root cause analysis and timely closure of corrective actions; collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive validation deliverables.
- Acts as the quality face to customers for products; performs process audits to identify gaps and implement corrective actions; supports technology transfer and global projects; stays current with industry regulations and trends; supports EHS/OSHA as required; operates in a multi-cultural, multi-time-zone environment; demonstrates strong networking and problem-solving skills to influence across organizational levels.
- Strategic objective: build a strong Validation Team to enable successful product transfers; works closely with Production, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams; engages with suppliers and service providers.
- Education: Degree in Biotechnology or Master's degree in Life Science/pharmaceuticals; related life-science/engineering background acceptable depending on the role.
- Experience: Minimum 6 years total experience, with at least 5 years in a quality validation role; experience in reputed pharma industries or research institutes; prior involvement in projects, facilities startups, and technology transfer preferred.
- Deep knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ lifecycle; proficiency in FMEA and impact assessment; understanding HVAC principles; strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; ability to lead change and build cross-functional relation
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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Skills
Trend AnalysisCGMPGAMP5technology transferISO 9001FMEAImpact assessmentsFDA 21 CFR Part 11process auditsQMSHVAC principlesIQ OQ PQ Protocols
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