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Senior Validation Engineer CAI

Onsite · Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

CAI seeks a Senior Validation Engineer with expertise in pharmaceutical validation to lead CQV activities and drive operational readiness. This role focuses on delivering C&Q tasks aligned with project schedules while supporting compliance documentation and vendor coordination. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical skills and a commitment to excellence in regulated environments.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Perform Commissioning Qualification and Validation activities with emphasis on safety
  • 2Deliver C&Q tasks in alignment with project timelines
  • 3Track and report progress of CQV efforts
  • 4Support generation and review of C&Q procedures including SOPs and master plans
  • 5Assist with CQV review and qualification of equipment designs
  • 6Coordinate commissioning spares and consumables allocation
  • 7Allocate project resources for efficient execution
  • 8Coordinate support and logistics during CQV execution
  • 9Execute design reviews equipment shakedown commissioning FATs IQ OQ and PQ
  • 10Collaborate with contractors and vendors for testing
  • 11Own and scale validation processes to meet regulatory standards

Requirements10

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 23-5 seasons in pharmaceutical or life sciences roles
  • 3GMP environment experience
  • 4Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Chemistry or Life Sciences
  • 5Outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities
  • 6Customer-focused mindset with willingness to travel
  • 7Ability to influence strategy and identify innovative solutions
  • 8Strong partnership-building across teams and disciplines
  • 9Experience in influencing others and developing self leadership skills
  • 10Commitment to continuous improvement and advancement

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina

Required Skills

CommissioningQualificationValidationGMPDocumentationSOPsProject PlanningVendor ManagementProblem SolvingCommunicationTravel
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