Title:  Engineer, Equipment Validation

Job Title:      Equipment Validation Engineer

Location:     Columbus, OH

Job Type:     Full time

Req ID:         12104

About Us: 

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Equipment Validation Engineer, to join our team.  

In this role, you will be responsible for responsible for authoring validation documentation and the management and execution of all validation activities related to production and / or facility equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides project support and guidance on validation/qualification initiatives to internal project teams to ensure project deliverables are met.  Ensures equipment systems are in compliance with regulatory requirements through maintaining change control process and conducting periodic reviews.
• Author validation plans and coordinate the development of specifications (user requirements, functional requirements, and design requirements), trace matrices, validation summary reports and test protocols for installation, operation, and performance under the guidance of the department manager or designee.  Provide direction on Equipment Change Control development in accordance with appropriate procedures
• Support the maintenance of assigned system validation by developing, approving, and monitoring proper testing as part of the change control process.  Perform or oversee periodic reviews of systems to monitor the validation status of systems and execute necessary actions to close gaps discovered through the process.  This includes review and analysis of change controls, review of equipment documentation, and review of other equipment procedures and processes.
• Participate in the development and modification of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs) and guidelines for validation policies, standards, procedures, and templates (including test cases).
• Support ongoing guidance and training of site personnel on policies and procedures related to equipment validation, including requirements, best practices, and lessons learned.  Collaborate with higher level engineers on development of training materials.
• Support the business model effectively and consistently.  Fully supports the efficient working environment and applies continuous improvement process.
• Serve as project coordinator or project manager for validation/qualification aspects of projects, either independently or under the guidance of department manager / designee depending on project complexity.  Support development of validation strategy to ensure regulatory guidelines are followed relative to the Equipment Validation topic. Support task assignment, schedule development, evaluation of procedure adherence, and proper documentation archival. (internal)
• Drive internal communication and ensure knowledge sharing for operational effectiveness and consistency. (internal)
• Direct contract resources as required to ensure execution of validation scope.  (external)

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 4+ years of GMP Pharma experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline.
• 0-2+ years of experience in areas of validation, qualification, and / or commissioning, preferably in the chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Demonstrated ability for independent work that requires multi-tasking and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to facilitate and / or be an active participant on teams
• Demonstrated successful communication and negotiation skills to manage conflicting and / or multiple demands, including the ability to present to various role levels within the organization.
• Ability to occasionally travel (globally) for equipment FATs (Factory Acceptance Testing). (10%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the authoring and execution of validation documentation, technical protocols, and / or technical reports.

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

 *Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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