Quality Assurance Validation Engineer
Sanofi · Waltham, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $78k–$113k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 15 days ago
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An engineer-level quality role at Sanofi (pharma & life sciences) in Waltham, MA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Internal audits, Automation
- Base pay
- $78k–$113k
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- ◆Support and work in partnership with Validation, Automation, Metrology and Quality Control department personnel as well as cross-functionally with sub-QA departments to achieve deliverable and all routine Validation Lifecycle of the relevant Facilities, Utilities, Systems and Equipment and build strong working relationships.
- ◆Provide QA oversight for GMP validation activities and apply risk-based methodology to validation efforts to help drive deliverables on time in a compliant manner, while serving as the QA Validation Subject Matter Expert and interacting with Business System Owners on their needs.
- ◆QAV support on the necessary Project Plans, end to end Validation deliverables and supports any field activities performed in support of their execution.
- ◆Help enforce compliance with senior leadership strategy and direction, as it pertains to the areas of equipment validation, computer systems validation, cleaning validation, Data Integrity initiatives and routine maintenance of validated systems.
- ◆Help author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures incompliant with internal/global standards to support Equipment and Computer System validation for GMP.
- ◆Support the phase appropriate strategy to the validation deliverables for new and existing facilities and labs.
- ◆Provide QA assessment and approval of GMP validated systems related procedures, deviations, CAPAs and change controls with no supervision depending on complexity of system.
- ◆Provide support for additional QAV-related activities during internal audits and self-inspections, supporting documentation, investigations and remediation activities as required.
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Job title: Quality Assurance Validation Engineer
Location: Waltham, MA
About the Job
In the race for the future of health – The Sanofi mRNA Center of Excellence (CoE)
At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science, and we know mRNA has a role to play in the future of health. And while the pandemic has shaken up our industry, creating new opportunities and risks, we believe the acceleration of innovation with mRNA technology means vaccines and treatments for more people faster than before.
That’s why we’re looking for bold, optimistic world-changers to join our mRNA Center of Excellence. We’re investing €400M a year into the new Center, hiring a team of 450 dedicated employees, and focusing on implementing an integrated end-to-end mRNA vaccine capabilities and research with R&D, digital and CMC teams.
Bring your ambition and optimism and join us on our journey to discover and deliver transformative medicine to patients through the advancement of our cutting-edge mRNA technology!
Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.
About the Opportunity
The QAV Engineer will support both the Business System Owners and cross-functional technical departments (Validation, Metrology and Automation) at Sanofi’s mRNA Center of Excellent (CoE) and will report to the Deputy Director, Quality Assurance Validation. This individual will be responsible for supporting all field activities supporting internal and external QA Validation efforts as it pertains to Sanofi‘s mRNA Center of Excellence - at its various internal facilities and CMO’s. This individual will be responsible for supporting a team of FTE’s and consultants for Validation and Computer Systems Validation efforts at or on behalf of Sanofi’s mRNA CoE, for QAV related activities.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
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Support Sanofi’s mRNA CoE Metrology and Automation department
- •Act as the QA contact and QA subject matter expert (SME) on the Metrology and Automation of all equipment/instruments partnering with technical departments and Business System Owners to ensure Data Integrity and cGMP compliance.
- •Participate in the continuous improvement and development of Quality Systems to ensure quality and adherence to cGMPs.
- •Help investigate and support management in all investigations stemming from Equipment/System failure and determines best course of action for resolution.
Promote a Quality Culture
- •Support innovation, teamwork and a continuous improvement effort in the level of Quality in Sanofi’s mRNA CoE documentation.
- •Ensure that Sanofi’s mRNA CoE Validation documentation meets standards expected by US and global regulatory authorities for research, development and ultimately commercial activities.
Be accountable for
- •Implementing the process and tool at local level in line with the standardized and harmonized approach, including communication, change management, etc as appropriate.
Be responsible for
- •Being the "Voice of Customer"
- •Providing feedback on the roadblocks and difficulties met related to Sanofi Community of Practice (CoP) area supported
- •Providing return on experience on inspection assessing the CoP area supported Proposing evolution for simplification and harmonization of the process and tool
- •Sharing successes and best practices with other sites
- •Contributing to the objectives set via the CoP roadmap
About you
- •Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, or related fields relevant to the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- •Minimum 3+ years of experience within a Validation organization in the pharmaceutical, biologics or medical device industries.
- •Minimum 3+ years of experience working with facility startups, factory/site acceptance testing, Commissioning/Qual