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Validation Specialist, ECQ Delivery

Employer
Bristol Myers Squibb Company
Location
Celgene, NJ, United States
Start date
Sep 16, 2020

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Discipline
Clinical, Clinical Medicine
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Pharm Country, Best Places to Work

Job Details

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision - transforming patients' lives through science.In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease - and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry - each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Overview:
The Validation Specialist implements and maintains all validated equipment / systems in compliance with policies, guidelines and procedures. Through this work, the incumbent supports the successful operation of facility, laboratory and business functions at multi-use sites through interaction with internal customers and external service providers. The incumbent identifies issues or unmet needs and initiates projects or programs to address them. This individual works independently to complete assignments and oversees the successful completion of tasks. Using solid analytical skills, the incumbent is able to recognize problems of moderate scope and complexity, and independently develop potential solutions and courses of action. This individual represents the work group on multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams and uses established relationships to influence and lead teams and stakeholders with fact-based, business value knowledge. The incumbent will be heavily involved with deviations, investigations and change controls.

Essential Functions:
* Implements and maintains all validated equipment / systems in compliance with policies, guidelines and procedures.
* Develops change controls, validation plans, qualification protocols, associated reports and procedures.
* Schedules and performs periodic review of validated computer systems
* Conducts investigations into qualification failures, develops and implements remediation plans
* Works with other validation engineers to develop scientific approaches for calibration, equipment qualification and validation techniques.
* Manages laboratory systems implementation projects including scheduling, procurement, site prep, installation, qualification, and turn over to business area.
* Provides technical knowledge and direction as Equipment Commissioning and Qualification site representative during interactions with all cross functional groups, as required.
* Promotes and provides excellent customer service and support.
* Regularly reviews, prioritizes, coordinates and promptly responds to customer equipment qualification, system validation, and support requests.
* Provides technical support and guidance on calibration, equipment qualification and validations issues. Interfaces with customers to ensure all expectations are being met.
* Maintains a positive relationship with all the members of the Equipment Commissioning and Qualification department and site customers while promoting a positive team environment.
* Promotes and maintains compliance with corporate, safety and regulatory policies.
* Maintains all required Corporate, Facilities and EHS training as required
* Champions adherence to and improvement of all safety procedures and hazard communication

Education & Experience:
* BS degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or equivalent
* 5 years of combined experience in FDA-regulated GMP lab environment
* Must have experience validating and using common lab equipment and stand-alone computerized lab systems
* Must have experience qualifying manufacturing facilities, utilities, common equipment, temperature-controlled chambers, and GMP storage areas.
* Must have experience and strong working knowledge of initiating, routing, implementing, and closing change controls, investigations, and CAPA using quality management systems software, such as eQRMS, TrackWise, or equivalent
* Must have experience and strong working knowledge of initiating, routing, editing, reviewing, and approving controlled documents using enterprise content management platforms, such as Documentum, VeevaVault, or equivalent

Required Competencies-Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Strong knowledge of cGXP requirements and good documentation practices relating to computerized systems, equipment, and instrumentation within the pharmaceutical industry
* Strong knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and Data Integrity requirements
* Strong knowledge and experience with the operation and qualification of pharmaceutical laboratory, facilities, utilities, and manufacturing systems
* Strong experience writing and executing system validation & equipment qualification documents
* Ability to interact effectively with laboratory personnel, QA, and Facilities groups
* Maintains a high level of multi-tasking ability in conjunction with proven organizational skills. Strong ability to organize assigned tasks in a high paced environment and concurrently monitor tasks / assignments with others that may impact timely completion. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously
* Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills along with excellent leadership skills that encourages empowerment and ownership within the team and organization. Extremely proficient at writing well-formulated emails and reports. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret engineering manuals/drawings relevant to the assigned task. Ability to effectively communicate with employees, contractors and vendors. Strong experience with technical writing and document development / generation
* Innate ability to learn new software as required for equipment qualification and system validations.
* Expertise in the evaluation of new computerized systems in an effort to identify compliance gaps early on in the process and implement mitigations to ensure the highest quality standards are met.

Competencies:
* Technical / Professional Knowledge
* Problem Solving / Troubleshooting
* Project Management
* Action Oriented
* Attention to Detail
* Multi-tasking
* Building Relationships

Working Conditions:
Physical / Mental Demands:

* Occasional stooping, bending, stretching , pushing, pulling, reaching and/or lifting up to 50lbs
* Ability to sit, stand, walk and move within workspace for extended periods
* Ability to perform repetitive tasks including hand to finger manipulations, grasping, pushing and pulling
* Ability to climb ladders and work in elevated areas.
* Ability to work extra hours on limited occasions in order to meet deadlines
* Minimal travel in North America

Environmental Conditions:
* Environment may include working in office or in a laboratory / manufacturing area.
* Ability to work safely in an environment with hazardous, radioactive, and infectious materials and waste.
* Ability to work safely in an environment with exposure to high temperature / pressure steam, compressed gasses, odors, various noise levels, moving parts, vibration, wet/slippery areas and high voltage energy supplies
* Environment may include working at heights, in cold temperatures, and/or constricted spaces
* Ability to work safely when working alone, or working with others.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Company

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe in the power of science to address some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our focus on these unmet needs comes during a remarkable time, when unprecedented scientific breakthroughs are advancing the treatment of disease as never before in human history.

We work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. Each day, our employees around the world work together for patients – they are at the center of everything we do. They inspire us. They are the reason we come to work each day.

We combine the agility of a biotech with the reach and resources of an established pharmaceutical company to create a global leading biopharma company powered by talented individuals who drive scientific innovation.

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Phone
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Location
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United States

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