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CGI

SQE Validation Lead (LabX)

Plymouth Meeting, PA

SQE Validation Lead (LabX)

Position Description
CGI is seeking a seasoned validation software quality lead join our growing team supporting life science clients through end-to-end solution offerings and professional services. This must be able to work in a cross-functional environment and interact with representatives from CGI, and our end-clients. This validation engineer will work at various CGI/ clients consulting and executing various life science business and IT initiatives from validation planning, shop floor, instrument integration and system processes expertise.

Your future duties and responsibilities
Quality Validation lead will possess strong analytical skills and detailed understanding of the solution validation processes across regulated and non-regulated systems. They objectively evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, breakdown high level information into details, and abstract up low-level information to a general understanding distinguishing user request from the underlying needs of the business.

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What you'll be doing:

• Collaborates with clients, subject matter experts, and technical teams to execute the solutions validation deliverables for planning, development, and implementation and testing.
• Operate in Pharmaceutical QC Labs include Environmental Monitoring, Microbial, Bioburden, Virology, Sterility, Stability, Analytical, etc. Familiar with GMP lab processes and data capture with knowledge of regulatory considerations
• Contribute to the execution and documentation for deliverables such as Validation Master Plan, CSV Regulatory Risk Assessment, Validation Protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ), URS, FRS, Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM), and Validation Summary Report.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and detailed understanding of solution validation processes including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Serves as the conduit between the customer community (internal and external customers) and the services teams in which the validation deliverables flow.
• Documents complex business processes using a combination of diagrams and explanation.
• Identifies critical issues with ease.
• Assess and work with clients on quality management gaps, provide recommendations on remediation.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Strong understanding of any of the following : 21 CFR Part 11, 210, 211, 820(Quality System Regulations) , FDA, Risk Assessment, GAMP 5,SCADA Analysis, Remediation, Retrospective Validation, Change Control, CAPA.
• Expertise in QC testing, laboratory process, and experience within a pharmaceutical GMP compliant analytical lab.
• Successful individuals will have significant experience within the Bio-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Laboratory domain.
• Knowledge of Quality & Lab Manufacturing (good manufacturing practices (GMP)) business process for biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Specific expertise with Document and Change control process is required Analyze and validate quality management business processes (e.g., developing quality manuals, interpretations of regulations, policies, and related quality management SOPs).

• Lab Software and Manufacturing Execution System Knowledge and Familiarity required; Mettler Toledo Systems (LabX) and or Werum MES
• Working Knowledge of Agile Scrum New Ways of Working & SDLC
Familiarity GxP Manufacturing Guidelines and/or GxP Quality Control / SCADA, Quality Assurance Experience Lab Equipment, Infrastructure
• Skill in conceptualizing creative solutions, as well as documenting them and presenting/selling them to senior management. Confident and positive attitude, able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and navigate company culture.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Ability to manage internal and external projects from inception to successful implementation.
• Familiarity with project management tools, methodology software development process, including requirement gathering, analysis/design, development tools/technologies, release/version control, contemporary validation testing methodologies and deployment management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.
• Strong customer focus and ability to manage Client expectations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to make good decisions in a collaborative manner.
• Bachelor's degree in fields associated to labs and quality control systems.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $76,300 - $228,100.

At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI's benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment.
• Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more.
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Client-provided location(s): Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA
Job ID: CGI-1112619
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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