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The Senior Engineer, Process Validation is responsible for leading & supporting internal and external validation projects that enable commercialization of vital new life saving medicines.

This position reports to the Process Validation Manager and is part of the Technical Operations Department located in Fargo, ND and will be fully remote.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design, execute, and summarize deliverables across the three stages of process validation supporting process characterization and qualification spanning critical starting materials, drug substance, and drug product, product classifications aligned with FDA guidance, EU GMP Annex 15, and lifecycle approach.
• Lead the planning, execution, and lifecycle management of sterile fill-finish process validation strategies and qualification programs for aseptic manufacturing processes including sterile filtration, aseptic process simulation, sterile filling, visual inspection, container closure integrity testing, filter validation, labelling, packaging and shipping.
• Drive risk-based approaches using tools such as pFMEA, risk ranking, and criticality assessments and apply statistical tools to evaluate process performance, including but not limited to process capability, trend analysis and control charts and DOE) interpretation.
• Serve as a technical SME for process validation with external clients, across internal teams such as MSAT, manufacturing, QC, QA and RA, and during client audits and regulatory inspections, kaizens and workshop events.
• Mentor junior validation associates in Process Validation, cGMP regulations, and principles of Quality by Design

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor or master degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience
• Prior experience in leading process development, engineering, and deliverables across all three stages of process validation in biologics/small and large molecules manufacturing train using statistical analysis, risk assessment, and process improvement tools required.
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and cGMP regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and validation procedures and practices.
• Proficiency in technical writing with deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and risk assessments.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel 15% to site to support validation project executions, routine inspections, audits, and client visits.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Packaging and shipping validation of final product container closure configurations.
• Client facing roles such as prior experience in a CDMO environment

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At Aldevron we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Aldevron can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 to $130,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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