Validation Manager

The work we do at FDB has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people's lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what FDB call Genki.

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College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

The Validation Manager will be responsible for management, scheduling and/or hands on drafting and executing of qualification/requalification of Facilities, Utilities, System and Equipment (FUSE) for one of the 4 Manufacturing Buildings (NCTM, TBF-100, FBF-200, FBF-300). The Validation Manager will be responsible for updating the corresponding manufacturing building's Systems Master List, Requalification Schedule, and management of Validation Engineers/Specialists for day-to-day validation activities.

Reports to                Associate Director, Validation

Work Location         College Station, TX 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Effectively schedule validation activities in co-operation with other departments, company priorities, and department goals.
• Supervises the activities of the corresponding manufacturing building's internal validation staff as well as external validation contractors. Establishes validation priorities to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Pre-approve qualification protocols and post-approve summary reports.
• Perform assessments of all change controls with an accurate understanding of the implications of changes
• Must be able to create, review, and update VPPs, SIAs, Risk Assessments, SOPs, forms, templates, documentation, and files.
• Monitors the performance of the validation activities of the corresponding manufacturing building by tracking appropriate metrics and reporting the results to Validation's Associate Director/Director
• Performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree and 5+ years of direct Validation experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry, preferably in FDA-regulated environments, OR;
• Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of direct Validation experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry, preferably in FDA-regulated environments.
• Degree in Engineering or Science discipline is preferred.
• 4+ years' experience in supervision of personnel.
• Assist in managing the activities and overseeing validation full time employees and/or contractors for the corresponding manufacturing building.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in process systems associated with the manufacture of a biopharmaceutical product.
• Strong Working knowledge of engineering principles.
• Solid Working knowledge and expertise in FUSE Systems, including Classified Clean Rooms, Clean Utilities, Sterilization Equipment, Temperature Controlled Units (2-8 C, -80 C, LN2 Freezers, Incubators) among others.
• In depth Knowledge ISPE Baseline 5, Vol. 2 – Commissioning and Qualification and FDA industry regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Efficiently manages validation staff in fast-paced, state of the art, alternately research and customized manufacturing facility.
• Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, Gemba, and Genki.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
• Operation of test equipment such as: temperature logger equipment, fog machine, air sampling equipment.
• Working on ladders.
• Attendance is mandatory.

Join us!  FDB is advancing tomorrow's medicine, impassioning employees to chase the impossible and continually expand their potential.  We are a company of emboldened goal seekers – driven by an innate desire to better ourselves, our families, our workplace, our company, our community and the world at large.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or call 979-431-3500.

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