Validation Scientist with Process Scientist Experience

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Validation Scientist with Process Scientist Experience

This position reports into Validation Lead and is based at Cape Town, South Africa.

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Role reports to: Validation Lead

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

What You Will Do 

The cleaning & manufacturing/packaging validation / process scientist leads and executes Technical Operations process projects and formulation activities providing technical support for a series of projects associated with the currently marketed OTC products. He/She is responsible for supporting the Validation Master Plan (VMP) and maintenance of the cleaning & process validated status of each cGMP system and manufacturing/packaging process within the plant. The role will also support the introduction and/or transfer of products to the plant; leading manufacturing process problem resolution and supporting investigations into deviations during validation activities or routine production, assess and propose corrective actions. 

The products covered include solids, liquids, and powder formulations.

Key Responsibilities 

Cleaning validation:

• Responsible to compile and maintain the Cleaning Validation Master Plan
• Perform gap assessment when Guidelines and SOPs are updated.  Manage the closure of the gaps.
• Define validation strategies
• Perform cleaning validation for the introduction of new products to the site or changes to the current product which may potentially impact the cleaning validation status of manufacturing or packaging equipment.
• Establish cleaning assessment for the cleaning process potentially impacted by change. 
• Develop the necessary documentation for the realization of the validation runs e.g. cleaning protocols & reports, new recipes and the training of these to production staff involved in the validation activity, if applicable. 
• In the event of non-compliance during cleaning validation and cleaning monitoring, investigate, participate in impact assessment, and propose corrective actions. 
• Update cleaning instructions as appropriate.
• Perform annual PDE reviews

Process validation:

• Driving technology manufacturing process transfer including assessment of the involved risk to the product and alignment with all involved functions on the transfer strategy.
• Define validation and stability strategy for the assigned projects.
• Process validation (materials, manufacturing, storage of bulk & packaging) either for the introduction of new products/new materials to the site or changes to the current product e.g. a change of API or excipient/change of primary packaging. 
• Creation of protocols and reports to support process validation e.g. characterization and validation activities. 
• Train the relevant production personnel in support of validation activities. 
• Follow the production of validation batches and realize samples. 
• Lead manufacturing process problem resolution
• Support investigations into deviations during validation activities or routine production, assess and propose corrective actions. 
• Update periodically the relevant sections of the Validation Master Plan. 
• Follow rules of conformity defined by the guide of the good manufacturing practices of the pharmaceutical industry (cGMP) as well as the guidelines and procedures (Quality and Compliance) defined on the plant.
• Assuring appropriate risk management
• Assuring appropriate and timeous communication to stakeholders
• Audit readiness; present documentation to auditors.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in process science and drug product development, drug product manufacturing or related and minimum 5+ years of experience in Validation within the pharmaceutical industry and technical knowledge is essential.  Minimum of 5+ years in the following validation fields are required: cleaning validation, process validation and filing validation.
• Education: Bachelors in Science(Chemistry)/Math or relevant field of studies

Desired Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical formulation, manufacturing and packaging systems and process
• Well organized, committed, flexible, and enjoy working on the shop floor.
• Capacity to influence others without direct line authority.
• Strong leadership skills and team spirit to collaborate with varied people at different levels
• Capacity to work autonomously while handling multiple priorities.
• Strong presentation skills
• Cleaning validation:
  • Broad knowledge of cleaning method used for pharmaceutical equipment: manual cleaning, cleaning in place (CIP), semi-automated.
  • Strong skills in cleaning validation and regulatory requirements

                   -Capacity to perform criteria calculation regarding the different kind of residues.

• Strong sensitivity/mindset in cleaning process risk
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• As we are working in an international organization, good verbal and written English is a prerequisite.
• What’s In It For You
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.