Principal Software Validation Specialist

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About the role

  • Principal Software Validation Subject Matter Expert leading GxP validation efforts for life sciences at ValGenesis. Ensuring compliance with FDA and global regulatory requirements in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provides strategic and technical leadership for validation of GxP computerized systems and governance of cleaning validation programs across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
  • Ensures systems are validated and maintained in compliance with FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements using risk-based, lifecycle-driven approaches aligned with GAMP 5 and FDA CSA guidance.
  • Act as the enterprise-level SME for GxP software validation and computerized system validation (CSV/CSA).
  • Define and govern validation strategies for enterprise, manufacturing, laboratory, and quality systems, including serialization, labeling, and track-and-trace systems.
  • Establish and maintain validation SOPs, templates, and standards aligned with GAMP5 and CSA principles.
  • Establish scientifically sound, risk-based approaches for equipment cleaning.
  • Lead validation approach decisions for high-risk, novel, or complex systems.
  • Ensure compliance with global regulations and guidance during inspections.
  • Mentoring validation engineers and quality professionals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical GxP software validation / CSV / CSA / Cleaning Validation.
  • Proven experience as a lead or principal SME in in software, equipment, and cleaning validation.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA, EMA, and global GMP expectations.
  • Demonstrated success leading regulatory inspections related to computerized systems.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA, cloud LIMS, MES, or enterprise quality platforms.
  • Validation of cloud-based, SaaS, AI/ML, or cybersecurity-related systems.
  • Hands-on experience implementing CSA frameworks.
  • Experience influencing validation strategy at an enterprise or global level.
  • Familiarity with data integrity remediation programs.
  • Professional certifications (ASQ CQA, PMP, RAPS, or equivalent).

Benefits

  • In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, we are pleased to share the base salary range above for this full-time position. This role may also be eligible for additional incentive or bonus compensation, where applicable.

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$125,000 - CA$145,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

CloudCyber SecurityPMP

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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