Validation Engineer

Cognizant hiring for Validation Engineer jobs in Lansdale, PA, US

Cognizant is always looking for top talent.  We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant.  Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant.  If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you.  At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position.  Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

Validation Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions in LSMG is seeking for a Validation Engineer who could join our team of Engineering professionals in a permanent role. Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse set of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our people and clients. We are looking for someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration. If you are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you!

Job Location: Lansdale PA

An ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in validation, quality assurance, and engineering practices for GMP biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, experience in the establishment, implementation and management of risk-based validation programs for FDA licensed facilities and be competent in the inspection and design review of the DeltaV automation platform.

Desired Background/Experience/Attributes:

• Proven ability to lead and manage Commissioning/Validation projects in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors to ensure quality and compliance with regulatory requirements
• DeltaV automation validation and quality deliverables experience
• Experience with review and approval of testing rationales for qualification documentation to ensure specified software functionality satisfies user requirements and project quality plan before submission to client
• Ability to evaluate deviations to determine adequate path forward including interfacing with client’s validation and quality group to ensure conclusions are acceptable
• Experience maintaining project requirements trace matrix (RTM) and reporting progress to project leadership team
• Author key validation documents such as Validation Project Plan (VPP), risk assessments (FMEA, Risk Ranking), User Requirement Specifications (URS), vendor assessments and monthly status reports to project leadership
• Experience performing gap analysis between regulatory requirements, corporate quality guidelines and project documentation, including remediation strategies to ensure project remained compliant
• Expert level knowledge of CSV and GAMP5 lifecycle and quality management processes employed in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors
• Excellent communication skills, must work well in a team environment
• Self-starter who can get the job done despite obstacles
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Bio-Process Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
• At least 6 years’ experience as a Validation Specialist, Computer System Validation Engineer or related occupation

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers’ modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.  

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Job Posting : Jan 18 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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