QA Validation

QA Validation

Location: This position is based in our Portsmouth, NH office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST.

What you will get:

Below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• 401(k) matching plan.

• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Validation professional to support and oversee validation activities across equipment, processes, utilities, and systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements while partnering cross-functionally to drive quality and operational excellence.

• Lead and support validation lifecycle activities, including equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process validation.

• Develop, review, and approve validation protocols and reports to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.

• Execute and oversee risk-based validation strategies and system classification methodologies.

• Support qualification of utilities and facilities (e.g., HVAC systems, cleanrooms, water systems, and process gases).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, IT, QC, Operations) to ensure validation activities are aligned with project and operational goals.

• Review and support change control, deviation investigations, and CAPA activities related to validation.

• Identify and assess compliance risks and gaps, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within validation processes and documentation practices.

• Ensure all validation documentation is maintained in accordance with regulatory and internal quality standards.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in validation/qualification within a GMP-regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of validation and qualification lifecycle principles, including IQ/OQ/PQ and process validation and CSV experience is a plus.

• Experience with risk-based validation and qualification approaches and system classification methodologies.

• Familiarity with utilities and facilities qualification (HVAC, cleanrooms, water systems, process gases).

• Solid understanding of cGMP principles and regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, EMA).

• Experience working with change control, deviation management, and CAPA processes in a GMP environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with quality systems such as TrackWise, SAP, LIMS, KNEAT, or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate validation strategies and identify compliance risks.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information and collaborate across teams.

• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments as a quality partner.

• Self-motivated with strong initiative, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.