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Senior Validation Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline
United States, Pennsylvania, King of Prussia
709 Swedeland Road (Show on map)
Aug 28, 2025
Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia Posted Date: Aug 28 2025 The Senior Validation Engineer will be responsible for equipment/facility validation projects in a hands-on role including writing validation protocols, completing data sheets, scheduling and performing validation tests, gathering and analyzing data, and writing final validation reports KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Identify systems requiring validation. Lead the development of required validation procedures and practices with respect to the facility. Develop validation project/assignment detailed schedules to coincide with the milestones on the master plan. Design and implement required validation studies and protocols for the facility and equipment as per required schedules. Coordinate and lead resources required to complete validation studies and tests in a timely manner. Mentor and train junior validation team members. Develops project timelines, maintains team schedules, and communicates progress on projects. Analyze test data. Lead and document investigations of failed validation test results. Develops, coordinates and implements the equipment, utilities/facility, laboratory, computer/control systems and cleaning validation efforts. Lead the effort to gain approval of validation protocols and final reports. Maintain validation documentation program and appropriate control procedures. Provide validation leadership in the design and qualification of new systems and modifications to existing systems to ensure designs comply with current validation standards and are able to be adequately validated and maintained within validated control. Identify and lead the implementation of required updates to procedures, practices, and policies related to validation, equipment and processes. Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Associate degree 5 years' experience with performing validation qualification with BS/BA or 7 years with associate's degree. Experience developing and executing validation documentation such as IQ OQ PQ protocols Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry with cGMP Preferred Qualifications: *If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:* BS/BA in engineering or life sciences, or equivalent technical discipline. Strong interpersonal and organizational. Must have demonstrated self-directed work habits. Must be able to provide leadership to generate options to resolve problems, prioritize solutions, select optimal solutions, and implement decisions. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 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