Process & Cleaning Validation Specialist - Fixed term (replacement for maternity leave)

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Evaluate manufacturing process documents or equipment cleaning procedures that must be subjected to validation, in order to acquire information for the definition of the protocols and the execution of the process ( both for product manufacturing and aseptic filling (Media fill)) and the cleaning validation of the procedures. Ensure periodic cleaning verification, as per SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Draft of Validation Protocols (cleaning, Process, Media Fill), by acquiring information from other departments to define their contents (e.g. process parameters, sampling plan) as well as collaborating with company functions to define actions to be carried out, as per company procedures. Handle periodic cleaning validation and aseptic fillings (Media Fill). Ensure the drafting and/or updating of risk assessments for management of Cross Contamination.

Ensure alignment with internal SOPs, through verification and supervision of the application of procedures of the areas of competence

Validate the manufacturing processes (applying "Lifecycle approach" Stage 2 Process Qualification and Stage 3 Continued Process Verification), cleaning procedures and APS/Media Fill, collaborating with other departments in the operational activities (through oversight during the validation batches, also during the week end if needed) envisaged by the Protocols. Support, in conjunction with other functions, in the drafting and approval of documents relating to new products in the transfer and validation phase. Handle deviations related to validation activities if necessary.

Ensure accurate execution of validation activities, through the accurate collection and accurate analysis of the results generated

Draft the Validation Reports, based on the results emerging from the validation activities.Ensure the accurate archiving of all documentation.

Provide support for the transfer of new products, through accurate participation in the various phases of the project up process performance qualification, assuring accurate GMP standards in force.

Actively participating as SME in all design, construction and implementation phases of new processes or manufacturing departments. Additional tasks could be requested to support other Departments in accordance to indications received by the Management.

Education:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent (depending on country) in a scientific/pharmaceutical area (FCT, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology)

Technical skills

• Pharmaceutical techniques
• Pharmaceutical production
• Aseptic Filling processes
• Risk management
• Client service/ Project Management experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (i.e. word, Excel)

Professional Experience:

• Previous direct experience in Process Validation, Cleaning Validation, Aseptic Process Simulation (at least 3 years ) for Sterile Products.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered (i.e. Manufactruing Technology)

Languages:

• Italian as basic and English : Advanced written and oral communication skills