Senior Validation Engineer - Project Manager

Overview

PACIV is a global leader in industrial automation and process control solutions, serving clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, food & beverage, and utilities sectors, specializing in delivering compliant, high-performance automation systems tailored to regulated environments.

We are seeking a Senior Validation Engineer – Project Lead for our Indianapolis, IN office, to direct and support validation efforts across large-scale capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role involves driving the development and execution of key Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) deliverables, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement robust systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a custodian of the Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) process by adhering to defined policy and procedure, and defined workflows. Influence without authority the process implementation among cross-functional project teams.
• Develop, manage, and execute project C&Q strategies that align with defined risks, project delivery timelines, and overarching policies and procedures.
• Lead and participate in design reviews with cross-functional teams including equipment manufacturers to establish action items and assess impacts to C&Q aspects.
• Drive completion of the planning phase of asset delivery projects by writing project validation plans and driving successful completion of requirements documentation.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, process engineers, and automation engineers to develop testing documentation, component-level risk assessments, and testing strategies.
• Oversee and participate in FAT / SAT execution.
• Own the in-project change control process ensuring changes to the project are clearly documented and resolved.
• Establish accountability with project teams, updating documentation, restricting tests of unapproved changes, coordinating tests and retests as needed.
• Prepare qualification reports and lead qualification review meetings to ensure the executed qualification process meets the defined plan and project requirements. Document and drive resolution of any deficiencies.
• Guide teams through the C&Q process to ensure readiness for Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Promote digital execution using electronic lifecycle management systems (e.g., Kneat Gx).

Project Management Responsibilities

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Vacation, sick leave, and company-recognized holidays.

PACIV covers 90% of the healthcare premium.

Company match up to 4% with full vesting on enrollment date.

PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. PACIV complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and eligibility to work in the United States.

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