Adexen is mandated by one of its clients in the FMCG/Pharmaceuticals industry to recruit a Process/Equipment Validation Lead. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Responsibilities
Execute Validation activities (from planning stage to execution)
Maintain systems in a validated state
Partake in relevant project meetings/coordination of validation meetings
Ensure deviations from pre-approved protocol are managed accordingly
Equipment decommissioning
Conduct validation reviews/equipment requalification in line with periodic validation review
Contact person to interface with process owners/other departments on site to ensure systems are in line with the Validation Life Cycle Approach
Support in the development of User Requirement
Lead and execute the Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) of validation projects to ensure the C&Q is in line with the pre-approved URS and relevant Company/regulatory policies.
Execute temperature mapping for controlled chambers such as cold rooms, freezers, warehouse, etc.
Work with the project group/teams during the C&Q to ensure compliance with Company policies and appropriate regulatory bodies (NAFDAC)
Work with the New Product Development Manager to coordinate with other cross functional resources (manufacturing operations, engineering, etc.) in identifying prerequisite documents needed pre- and post-qualification
Work with the Product Development Manager in the preparation of Validation Documents for Audit readiness
Review change controls documents relating to technical and process changes during the execution of the validation activities.
Desired Skills and Experience
B.Sc./HND in Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological and Physical Sciences and other related Disciplines/Computer literacy is an added advantage.
Minimum of 3 years practical experience in Pharmaceuticals/Food and Beverages with knowledge of GMP and Validation.
