Sr. Engineer, Digital Systems Quality Assurance

629716 Sr. Engineer, Digital Systems Quality Assurance 6-month contract Bridgewater, NJ Required Skills: • GxP Computer System Validation • 21 CFR PART 11 COMPLIANCE • EUDRALEX VOLUME 4 ANNEX 11 COMPLIANCE Position Summary: · Provides quality oversight of GxP computerized systems throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, and ICH regulatory requirements in support of patient safety and product quality. · Serves as a primary QA partner for Enterprise-level GxP systems — including Veeva Quality (Vault QMS), Veeva RIM, Veeva MedComms, Veeva MedInquiry, ServiceNow, Qlik, and Entra ID — supporting implementation, validation, and ongoing lifecycle management. · Maintains foundational understanding of GxP Computer systems validation principles to support cross-functional collaboration and holistic quality oversight. · Partners with IT, business, CSV and vendor teams to apply risk-based approaches, maintain validated state, and drive continuous compliance. · Applies proficiency in key Quality Systems processes including Change Control, Deviation, CAPA, Supplier Quality, Internal/External Audit, and Quality Complaints. · Contributes to the organization's digital quality strategy as a subject matter expert in computerized system validation and lifecycle management. · Driven by a genuine commitment to patient safety and a passion for ensuring that the digital systems supporting drug development and commercialization are compliant, reliable, and trustworthy. Responsibilities: · Provide QA oversight for GxP computerized systems across their full lifecycle (implementation, operation, maintenance, and retirement) to ensure compliance with FDA, ICH, and EU regulations. · Serve as the primary QA point of contact for Enterprise GxP systems (Veeva Vault QMS/RIM/MedComms/MedInquiry, ServiceNow, Qlik, Entra ID), supporting validation, change control, and lifecycle management activities. · Review and approve CSV deliverables including User Requirement Specifications (URS), Functional Specifications (FS), validation plans, protocols, test scripts, and summary reports. · Ensure practical compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and Eudralex Volume 4 Annex 11 as applied to electronic records, electronic signatures, audit trails, and system access controls. · Independently assess GxP risk of systems and system enhancements — evaluating patient safety impact, product quality risk, and data integrity implications — and define a right-sized validation strategy applying FDA CSA and ISPE GAMP 5 principles. · Perform QA review and approval of change control records, deviations, CAPAs, and periodic reviews for GxP computerized systems. · Support development, review, and approval of SOPs, work instructions, and procedural documents related to computerized system lifecycle management. · Provide QA support during supplier qualification, audits, and system implementation projects, including SaaS and cloud-based solutions. · Participate in inspection readiness activities and provide direct support during regulatory inspections and audits. · Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates (FDA, EMA, ICH, ISPE/GAMP) to ensure QA practices remain current. · Provide training and guidance to business and IT stakeholders on quality and compliance expectations for GxP computerized systems. · Support validation and quality oversight of AI/ML-enabled computerized systems, applying risk-based CSA principles in alignment with ISPE GAMP AI guidance. Skills · In-depth knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and Eudralex Volume 4 Annex 11, with practical experience applying these to electronic records, electronic signatures, audit trails, and access controls. · Strong working knowledge of ISPE GAMP 5 principles, including software categorization (Categories 1–5), supplier assessment, and risk-based lifecycle validation. · Demonstrated understanding of FDA Computer Software Assurance (CSA) guidance and ability to define right-sized validation strategies aligned to patient safety risk, product quality, and data integrity. · Hands-on experience with Enterprise GxP systems; direct experience with one or more of the following strongly preferred: Veeva Vault (QMS, RIM, MedComms, MedInquiry), ServiceNow, Qlik, or Entra ID. · Working knowledge of Clinical Systems (e.g., EDC, IRT, eTMF, CTMS) and/or QC Laboratory Systems (e.g., LIMS, CDS, ELN, Empower) validation principles. · Experience with on-premise, SaaS, and cloud-hosted systems, including supplier qualification and audit activities. · Solid understanding of data integrity principles and ALCOA+ requirements for electronic records and computerized systems. · Awareness of emerging AI/ML validation frameworks (e.g., ISPE GAMP AI Guide) and their application to GxP-regulated AI systems preferred. · Quality Professional Certifications (e.g., ASQ CSQE, CQE, CQA) preferred. Education · Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred. · Minimum 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or Validation within the FDA-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a demonstrated track record of supporting GxP computerized system lifecycle management. · Demonstrated experience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities. · Experience with quality systems processes including Change Control, Deviation management, CAPA, and Supplier Quality. • • • Pay rate is commensurate with experience. Target pay rate range is $50-60/hr • • •