Principal CQV Engineer

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington Indiana US and Halle/Westfalen Germany we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes liquid/lyophilized vials diluents for reconstitution powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules cytotoxics highly potent compounds diluents for reconstitution and vaccines which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing we offer many support services including formulation and development lyophilization optimization global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra Because we:

Make it HAPPEN We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER We work as one respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teamsso we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellencefulfilling our commitments to the customer their patients and our team members.

Make it COUNT We take pride in our day-to-day work knowing the impact we make taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

We are looking for a Commissioning Qualification and Validation (CQV) Principal Engineer responsible for creating and maintaining best practices for Engineering documentation generation and review within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry as well as equipment life cycle management. The position works closely with cross-functional teams including quality EHS maintenance and manufacturing and reports to the Director of Engineering. This position is 100% onsite at the Bloomington Indiana facility.

The Responsibilities:
The CQV Principal Engineer partners cross-functionally across Engineering Maintenance and Quality to ensure Engineering practices are compliant with procedures and Regulatory guidelines
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for Commissioning Qualification and Validation. Develops and delivers training to Engineers and applicable team members
Authors reviews and approves Engineering documentation (protocols reports deviations change controls and CAPAs related to CQV scope)
Manages team of professionals responsible for Validation Maintenance/Periodic Review program. Facilitates governance and tracks and reports progress risks and resource needs to leadership.
Supports regulatory inspections and client audits. Drives and maintains Audit Readiness and leads corrective actions to closure without repeat occurrences
Participates/collaborates with internal departments and external engineering firms in feasibility assessments concept design basic design and detail design

Required Qualifications:
BS degree in Engineering Life Sciences or related technical field
10 years experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Strong organizational planning and project tracking skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

In return youll be eligible for1:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

1 Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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