Job Description
One of Insight Global's clients is seeking a Senior Computer System Validation (CSV) Engineer to lead validation strategy and execution for regulated life sciences software platforms. This role goes beyond protocol execution: it requires designing risk-based validation frameworks, qualifying automation tools, and enabling efficient, scalable validation across multiple global sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Validation Leadership – Define and own end-to-end validation strategy, ensuring alignment with GAMP 5 and CSA principles.
- Framework Design – Architect modular validation packages that can be reused across deployments (URS, traceability matrices, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation summary reports).
- Risk-Based Approach – Drive validation scope through documented risk assessments, focusing effort where patient safety and product quality are most impacted.
- Automation Enablement – Lead the qualification and use of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright) to reduce manual effort and support continuous validation.
- Change Control & Compliance – Ensure all validation deliverables meet 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and data integrity (ALCOA+) requirements, including full audit trails and e-signatures.
- Global Deployment Support – Adapt validation packages for site-specific configurations while maintaining central control and consistency.
- Cross-Functional Engagement – Partner with QA, IT, Engineering, and Product teams to align validation activities with development and release cycles.
- Training & Mentorship – Provide guidance on validation best practices, coach junior engineers, and support knowledge transfer to customer site teams.
- Continuous Validation Models – Implement processes that enable efficient re-validation for incremental releases and system updates.
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Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years’ experience in Computer System Validation within regulated life sciences (pharma, biotech, medical devices)
- Expert knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5, and current CSA (Computer Software Assurance) guidance
- Demonstrated success leading validation of configurable/custom applications (GAMP Cat 4/5)
- Proven track record creating and executing URS, FS/DS, IQ/OQ/PQ, and validation summary reports
- Hands-on experience with tool qualification and automated test integration into validation processes
- Strong understanding of modern delivery environments (cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines) and their validation implications
- Excellent technical writing skills with a portfolio of audit-ready validation deliverables
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience with MES, LIMS, or other manufacturing execution systems
- ERP integration validation exposure
- Familiarity with continuous validation and pre-validated software delivery models
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.