Process Validation Engineer

Oceanside Operations (OCN) is a drug substance manufacturing organization dedicated to the reliable production of Roche’s commercial portfolio and pipeline products. Every year, OCN delivers millions of units of life‑saving medicines to patients around the globe by leveraging its two integrated value streams:
Stainless Steel and Single‑Use production systems.

As a Process Validation Engineer in our Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) group, you will support cross‑functional process validation strategies, lead regulatory documentation efforts, and ensure compliance across site‑specific initiatives. This role serves as a structured professional growth pathway where you will gain hands‑on exposure to core validation methodologies alongside senior engineers while driving continuous process improvements.

• Author, edit, and execute Process Validation (PV) protocols, execution reports, and regulatory deliverables (such as PPQ One Doc, PAS, and IMA) in accordance with cGMP standards.
• Perform rigorous compliance and data‑integrity checks on draft validation documents to ensure summary findings and data tables strictly align with raw supporting data.
• Collaborate with the PV Lead to maintain the master schedule and submission filings, actively tracking project milestones.
• Assist with technical activities for product introductions, process transfers, and capacity expansion efforts.
• Facilitate review and approval workflows across cross‑functional teams (Quality, MSAT, Regulatory), keeping partners accountable to project timelines.
• Utilize digital quality systems (Veeva, Smartsheet, App Sheet) to track metrics and streamline documentation workflows.
• Support root‑cause investigations for discrepancies, aiding in the design and implementation of corrective actions (CAPAs).
• Partner with senior engineers to gain hands‑on experience executing equipment qualifications and cleaning validation studies.

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline with 4–6 years of relevant industry experience; OR a Master’s degree with 2–4 years of experience.
• You possess practical experience with process validation concepts, technical writing, regulatory submission support, and Quality Systems within a cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• You have a strong foundational understanding of biopharmaceutical unit operations and process engineering principles.
• You bring exceptional attention to detail with demonstrated skill in technical formatting, compliance checks, and verifying raw source data.
• You are a strong communicator and proactive problem‑solver who thrives when collaborating with cross‑functional and global network partners.

• Familiarity with electronic document management systems such as Veeva Quality Docs/RIM, eVAL, or Smartsheet.
• Experience working comfortably within office and cGMP cleanroom environments requiring full gowning.

• Mix of office and cGMP cleanroom environments.
• Must be able to remain on feet/walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours).
• Lift up to 25lbs may be required.
• May work in the clean room environment that requires full gowning (scrubs, coveralls, gloves, safety glasses, and steel‑toe boots); no makeup or jewelry permitted in processing areas..
• Clean room environments feature large mechanical equipment, piping, and pumps connecting to tanks serviced by high‑pressure steam, water and air together this creates a loud environment.
• Work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Ability to sit, stand and move within working city for extended periods.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

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