Associate Director of Validation

Tandym Group ·careers.tandymgroup.com

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Salary USD 150,000 - 185,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Director
Source Shazamme
Technology Architecture Development & QA (CC) --> QA-testing
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A biopharmaceutical company is seeking an Associate Director of Validation in Raleigh, NC. This role leads site validation activities and provides cross-functional leadership for qualification, validation, and compliance initiatives that support laboratory equipment and computerized systems.

About the Opportunity:
  • Shift: Day shift
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday
  • Hours: Standard business
  • Setting: On-site
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Validation team and provide direction to support site operational and strategic objectives
  • Oversee validation projects for laboratory instruments, equipment, and systems in accordance with applicable lifecycle requirements
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to support site strategy, alignment, and execution
  • Represent Validation in GMP and regulatory inspections and support compliance readiness
  • Drive continuous improvement, staff development, and validation culture enhancement across the site
Qualifications:
  • At least 10 years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or related environment in an Engineering or Quality-related role
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of GxPs, GAMP 5, CFRs/Annex 11, and data integrity requirements
  • Experience with computer system validation and the validation lifecycle
  • Experience writing validation documentation, including protocols, test scripts, summary reports, and traceability matrices
  • Strong technical writing skills and excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision in a deadline-oriented environment
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with calibration and maintenance management software
  • Knowledge of electronic document management systems
  • Experience with root cause analysis, risk assessment, and investigation tools
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical equipment such as bioreactors, centrifuges, HVAC systems, and temperature-controlled units

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The Associate Director of Validation role with Tandym Group is based in Raleigh, NC, US.
What does the Associate Director of Validation role pay?
Tandym Group lists the Associate Director of Validation role at USD 150,000–185,000 per year.
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