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Pharma Validation Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

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The position will support multiple projects across all of the Pharma Client facilities and ensure validation deliverables are met. This will require understanding project schedules, validation ...

WI · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

... valid, authentic and compliant for decades, in line with eIDAS, OAIS and ETSI standards. We work with leading organisations in finance, insurance, pharma, healthcare, and the public sector. As our ...

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Madison, WI is hiring a Manager - Engineering. The Equipment ... Manage drafting and completion of validation and onboarding documents including but not limited to ...

Performs validation studies which include IQ, OQ, and PQ. * Analyzes indicated and calculated test ... That's why we're the engineering and manufacturing partner of choice for today's leading Pharma ...

Performs validation studies which include IQ, OQ, and PQ. * Analyzes indicated and calculated test ... That's why we're the engineering and manufacturing partner of choice for today's leading Pharma ...

Our Business Adare Pharma Solutions is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization ... This includes ownership of technical performance, compliance, validation, troubleshooting, and ...

Performs validation studies which include IQ, OQ, and PQ. * Analyzes indicated and calculated test ... That's why we're the engineering and manufacturing partner of choice for today's leading Pharma ...

Performs validation studies which include IQ, OQ, and PQ. * Analyzes indicated and calculated test ... That's why we're the engineering and manufacturing partner of choice for today's leading Pharma ...

... and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S ... Will be traveling up to but not exceeding 80% of the time in North America (Valid Passport Required)

... and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S ... Will be traveling up to but not exceeding 80% of the time in North America (Valid Passport Required)

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharma validation engineer in Wisconsin is $52.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.81 and $63.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Pharma Validation Engineer ensures that manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems in the pharmaceutical industry comply with regulatory standards such as FDA, GMP, and ISO. They develop validation protocols, conduct tests, analyze data, and generate reports to ensure consistent product quality and safety. Their role is critical in minimizing risks, maintaining compliance, and supporting regulatory audits.

What does a pharma validation engineer do?

A typical day for a Pharma Validation Engineer involves developing and executing validation protocols for manufacturing equipment, laboratory instruments, or processes, ensuring they meet all regulatory and quality standards. You might collaborate closely with QA teams, production staff, and external vendors to troubleshoot issues, review data, and document results for compliance audits. Preparing detailed reports, participating in cross-functional meetings, and staying updated with current regulatory changes are also common responsibilities. This dynamic environment offers opportunities to work on diverse projects and continually expand your technical expertise while supporting product safety and efficacy.

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To thrive as a Pharma Validation Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering or life sciences, with expertise in validation protocols, regulatory compliance (such as FDA or EMA guidelines), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Experience with validation software (like ValGenesis or MasterControl), statistical analysis tools, and relevant certifications (such as Six Sigma or ISPE) is highly valued. Strong attention to detail, project management abilities, and effective communication skills are crucial for this role. These competencies ensure validation activities meet strict regulatory standards, support product quality, and facilitate seamless cross-functional collaboration in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Manager, Quality and Compliance

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

Manager, Quality and Compliance

Position Summary:

  • Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm
  • 100% on-site

Catalent Biologics is a fast-growing business within Catalent Pharma Solutions focused on providing innovative technologies and solutions to help more and better biologic treatments get to patients. The business includes our proprietary GPEx cell line engineering platform, our new state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility in Madison, WI, and our market leading biologics analytical services in Kansas City, MO and Research Triangle Park, NC, as well as SMARTag Antibody Drug Conjugate technology in Emeryville, CA. Leveraging our growing differentiated technology portfolio, world class manufacturing capability, and other integrated services across the Catalent network, Catalent Biologics is positioned to drive significant growth for Catalent.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Madison, WI is hiring a Manager, Quality and Compliance. The Quality Assurance department is responsible for all aspects of the quality assurance functions at Catalent, Madison. The department's primary function is to ensure compliance with FDA and other regulatory agency requirements as well as internal quality systems requirements. This includes systems implementation and maintenance, documentation management, site-wide systems training, internal and external auditing, project review for accuracy and compliance, and material disposition. Quality Assurance safeguards all systems, processes, and actions to ensure regulatory compliance, which is essential in providing high quality drug products for our clients and their patients.

The Quality & Compliance group has oversight of internal and client audits as well as regulatory agency inspections, compliance and regulatory support initiatives, supplier quality management, and process validation activities.

The Role:

  • Manages the Quality Assurance resources assigned to supporting internal and customer audits, regulatory support functions, customer quality agreements, supplier quality management, and process validation activities (i.e., PPQ, CPV, APR).
  • Establishes functional and overall training expectations for Quality Assurance personnel engaged in the Quality & Compliance functions.
  • Understands the requirements of clinical and commercial programs for active pharmaceutical ingredients and bulk drug substances.
  • Develops and implements strategies to facilitate compliance and foster internal and client relationships; applies advanced theoretical knowledge and contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
  • Serves as regulatory liaison with applicable Health Authorities, as assigned, and facilitates regulatory inspections.
  • Recommend and supports site improvement initiatives and drives inspection readiness.
  • Functions as a strong liaison to customers and other functional departments, providing meaningful quality and regulatory support and ensuring productive cross-functional communication.
  • Monitors and communicates industry compliance trends and regulatory expectations.
  • Leads team members to improve and reinforce performance of others.
  • Take responsibility for direct reports' performance by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring constructive feedback, and addressing performance-related concerns and issues promptly.
  • Works with coaches, and supports direct reports in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities in the interest of performance improvement and employee's career development.
  • Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

  • Doctorate Degree in STEM discipline with minimum of 4 years related experience,

OR

  • Master's Degree in STEM discipline with minimum of 7 years related experience,

OR

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline with minimum of 9 years related experience,
  • Leadership experience minimum of 4 years

Why you should join Catalent:

  • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
  • Diverse, inclusive culture
  • Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
  • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
  • Generous 401K match
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
  • Tuition Reimbursement- Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:

Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.

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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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