Sr Engineer Computer Systems Validation Devens - MA - US R1605360

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The Senior Engineer, IT Compliance and CSV, supports computerized system validation, IT compliance, and change/deviation management for regulated computerized systems across the Devens Campus, including the Cell Therapy Facility (CTF). This role executes System Life Cycle deliverables, serves as a CSV subject matter expert for computerized system changes, and supports the IT Deviation Management, Computer System Audit, Change Management, and Risk Management programs.

The Senior Engineer works collaboratively with Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, Engineering, and enterprise teams, and interfaces with global compliance and validation initiatives, serving as a site delegate as needed.

• Execute assigned computer system validation (CSV) and IT compliance activities, including in support of the Devens Cell Therapy Facility (CTF), in alignment with team and site objectives.
• Serve as a Computer System Validation (CSV) subject matter expert (SME) for computerized system changes and associated IT/Automation projects, advising operations on CSV matters.
• Support the IT Deviation Management, Computer System Audit, Change Management, and Risk Management programs at the site.
• Provide guidance to Digital Plant and site functional groups on CSV process implementation; participate in analyzing and addressing process deficiencies.
• Support the BMS Data Integrity and Quality Risk Management programs.
• Provide IT quality support through review and approval of investigations and change controls, deviation ownership of computerized system events, and CSV activities.
• Enter and support deviations, associated actions, root cause analysis, corrective/preventative actions (CAPA), and effectiveness reviews within the Quality Management System, as needed.
• Participate in regulatory and internal audits/inspections as a Digital Plant representative and help generate timely responses to audit observations.
• Support the implementation and tracking of Service Level Agreements (SLA) for supported business-critical activities.
• Develop and maintain procedures, guidance documents, and other GxP-related documents in a high state of compliance and audit readiness.
• Execute validation, implementation, and change management activities for regulated IT systems in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Track assigned project progress to meet schedules, maximize productivity, reduce costs, and increase efficiencies; provide updates to management through established tools and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and quality of CSV documentation and processes, and evaluate new technologies, tools, and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Information Technology, or a related IT/OT discipline, with a minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in Compliance and Computer System Validation (CSV), preferably including Cell Therapy, Biologics Manufacturing, or related life sciences experience.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory computer system validation requirements, including FDA, EMA, and applicable global requirements (e.g., ICH Q7, Q8, Q9), particularly as applied to Cell & Gene Therapy or Biologics manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, 21 CFR Parts 210/211, GAMP, for…