Job Title: QA Manager - Validation

Job Description

This role serves as a subject matter authority for validation quality assurance, overseeing QA validation projects and participating on project teams as a representative of the QA validation department. You will be involved in validation projects concerning equipment, instruments, facilities, utilities, processes (such as cleaning and sterilization), computer systems, and test methods, applying the validation lifecycle approach in accordance with SOPs and validation plans.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve validation lifecycle documentation.
• Guide colleagues on the creation of system requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure the quality of validation activities.
• Advise on the resolution of discrepancies and exceptions required for validation activities.
• Review and approve exceptions to protocols.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance and quality management system expertise.
• CAPA, compliance, regulatory, and audit experience.
• Experience in a GMP or regulated industry.
• Knowledge of quality systems including change control, deviations, documentation management, and training systems.
• Experience with electronic Quality and Training Management Systems, Quality Control, and Inspection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences preferred.
• Proven track record in pharmaceutical validation, QA Validation, or equivalent industry experience.
• Expertise in two or more of the following areas: Validation of computerized systems, software, automation, analytical instruments, utilities, manufacturing equipment, cleaning, sterilization, or test methods.
• Experience with validation lifecycle management and quality assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of industry validation standards and cGMP regulations.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize activities in a continuously evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to positively influence others.
• Critical thinking and logical decision-making skills.
• Desire to seek process improvements that drive the best quality practices.

Work Environment

The team supports large-scale biological and chemistry pharma operations, making biologics used for pharmaceutical products. You will be part of a culture dedicated to impactful work, innovative thinking, and working the right way with the customer always top of mind. The organization values passion and unique contributions, offering resources and opportunities to make a difference while building an exciting career. Work involves helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, and delivering solutions for global challenges.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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