Computer Systems Validation Specialist

Computer Systems Validation Specialist St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Qualifications Regulatory inspections GAMP Computer Science Pharmaceutical regulatory compliance Engineering ERP systems System architecture Disaster recovery Compliance audits & assessments Laboratory experience Laboratory information management systems Information Systems Digital transformation System maintenance Programmable logic controllers Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Packaging Pharmaceutical plant experience Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) FMEA Manufacturing Commissioning phase involvement Cybersecurity Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Bachelor's degree in computer science Risk assessment implementation Regulatory compliance management Internal audits FDA regulations Engineering validation Full Job Description Our Work Matters At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world. The Impact You Will Make The Computer System Validation (CSV) Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all GxP computer systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments are validated, maintained, and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements including

FDA 21 CFR

Part 11, EU Annex 11, and GAMP 5 guidelines. This role supports the full lifecycle of computerized systems including implementation, qualification, maintenance, periodic review, and retirement, ensuring data integrity, system reliability, and inspection readiness across multiple sites or facilities. Responsibilities Validation Lifecycle Execution Lead and/or support validation activities for GxP computerized systems including

MES, SCADA/PLC, LIMS, EM

systems, and serialization/packaging systems Author and execute validation documentation: URS, FS/DS, Risk Assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ, Traceability Matrices, Periodic Reviews / Audit Trail Reviews Ensure validation deliverables meet internal SOPs and regulatory expectation Regulatory Compliance & Data Integrity Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and ALCOA+ principles Perform periodic reviews of validated systems Support FDA, EMA, and internal audits/inspections Assess and remediate data integrity risks Change Control & Lifecycle Management Support system changes through formal change control processes Evaluate impact of updates, patches, and configuration changes Ensure appropriate re-validation activities Maintain systems in a validated state Risk-Based Validation Strategy Apply GAMP 5 risk-based validation approach Classify systems based on complexity and GxP impact Lead risk assessments (FMEA, system risk ranking) Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with IT, QA, Manufacturing, MS&T, and Engineering Provide CSV guidance during system implementation and facility startup Support digital transformation initiatives Documentation & Inspection Readiness Maintain GMP-compliant validation documentation Ensure audit readiness and traceability Support responses to audit findings and regulatory observations Continuous Improvement Improve validation processes and templates Support implementation of electronic validation systems (e.g., Kneat, Veeva) Drive standardization across sites Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Life Sciences, or related field Minimum of 5 years in Computer System Validation in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environments Experience with manufacturing and laboratory systems validation Hands-on experience with Part 11 / Annex 11 compliance Strong knowledge of

GAMP 5, 21 CFR

Part 11, EU Annex 11, and ALCOA+ Familiarity with

MES, ERP, LIMS, SCADA/PLC

systems Understanding of system architecture, interfaces, backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity Experience in aseptic/sterile injectable manufacturing preferred Multi-site validation program experience preferred Familiarity with serialization, AVI systems, and cold storage monitoring preferred Experience with Kneat, ValGenesis, or Veeva is desirable Experience with facility startup and commissioning #

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