Validation Engineer, Narita Plant / 成田工場 バリデーションエンジニア

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE This position will provide support to the execution of commissioning and qualification of a new Plasma manufacturing facility. This position is responsible to assess and qualify equipment, critical systems (utilities), facilities, computer systems, cleaning processes, manufacturing processes, as applicable. Primary tasks include development of protocols, coordination of commissioning and qualification activities, qualification execution, preparing final reports and assembly of final commissioning and qualification packages, and generation of project plans. Responsibilities will consist of both initial commissioning and qualification efforts as well as re-commissioning and re-qualification. Additionally, investigations of manufacturing challenges are conducted and process improvements are evaluated and implemented. Final documents are archived and will be included in or support regulatory submissions, and made available as needed during internal and external regulatory/compliance audits. This position will work in close cooperation with the manufacturing business units, Engineering, Regulatory, QC, and Quality Operations on a day-to-day basis. ACCOUNTABILITIES Applies thorough understanding of risk-based CQ, cGXPs, GAMP5 and 21CFR Part 11 (as applicable), relevant SOP curriculums, routine project procedures, project management, and other training as appropriate. Performs a variety of projects/studies in several areas at the same time to support project timelines and budgets while maintaining quality and compliance. Supports projects that require team participation. Must demonstrate competent and effective coordination, and organizational skills. Handles routine tasks with attention to detail, timely and accurately. Participates and interfaces with cross-functional project team members (Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, and other technical disciplines) representing the respective commissioning and qualification elements, as applicable, to determine commissioning and qualification strategy based on concepts of life cycle: user requirements, functional specifications, design specifications, commissioning and qualification. Emphasis is on ensuring accuracy and integrity on commissioning and qualification documentation that meets regulatory guidelines and industry standards. Writes protocols and reports, executes, interprets, and evaluates commissioning and qualification documents in terms of acceptability to industry standards (GMPs, FDA Guidelines), procedures, and regulatory requirements such as but not limited to (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 600, ISO 14644, EC-Annex1, etc.). Utilizes Quality-Engineering tools to problem solve/troubleshoot and assist in risk analysis (e.g., FMEA, Design of Experiments, QbD, SPC). Identifies gaps related to commissioning and qualification requirements and global procedures. May assist in closing compliance gaps as they are identified. Performs updates to element commissioning and qualification assessments and commissioning and qualification plans, as required. Participates, as required, in the investigation and closure of non-conformances/events, corrective actions and preventative actions. Supports internal or external assessments or audits, as required. Supports process with timely closure of observations/audit items. Uses commissioning and qualification test equipment in support of commissioning and qualification activities. Performs other duties as directed by supervisor. DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise Must have basic experience in pharmaceutical/biotech commissioning and qualification elements, as applicable, including the writing and executing of protocols and standard operating procedures. Must have basic knowledge of the operating principles in a cGMP regulated environment. Hands-on Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Technical Service experience is a plus. Leadership Must have exceptional organizational skills and ability to analyze and plan and implement resolutions to technical problems, familiarity with auditing techniques, interpreting regulations and quality systems. Leadership and project management skills such as exceptional interpersonal/communication/influencing/negotiation skills/organization/prioritization. Decision-making and Autonomy Must demonstrate effectiveness in task completion, decision-making, empowerment of others, exception management, training, and problem solving Interaction Must be able to work with site and global SMEs from External Partners, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and EHS in order to design, execute and deliver to department goals and project goals. Innovation Must be able to lead and implement optimization of processes within the department or the site. Complexity Must have advanced experience and proficiency in problem analysis and resolution, a successful track record of analyzing complex technical problems, and demonstrates good troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.

職務内容 医療用医薬品やワクチン等の製造設備について以下の業務に従事いただきます。 工場全体の設備・機器・計装の校正の実施 設備・機器・計装の校正の実施に責任を持ち、規格通りに製品が製造されることを保証する メンテナンス部門、製造部門等と協同し、最適な校正の実施 校正記録のシステム管理(CMMS: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) 校正業務の継続的な見直し

【職務内容】 ステークホルダから要件をヒアリングの上でエンジニアリング会社などと原薬・バイオ製造設備、製剤・包装設備のF/S, FEEDを行いプロジェクトリードとして設備計画を取りまとめる。小規模なプロジェクトでは自身が基本設計を行う場合がある。 設備計画が承認された際には引き続き競争入札の上でEPCを実施してコミッショニング、クオリフィケーションを行いPQ以降の工程を技術/現場/保全部門へ引き継ぐ。 生産設備や用役設備の中長期的な計画を策定・管理を行うことでサイト戦略を立案する 品質保証に関する業務を理解して必要なドキュメントの作成、レビューを行うとともに各域当局、グローバルエンジニアリング組織からのガイダンスを確認して既設設備の評価を行う。 Responsibilities: The department supports the lifecycle (installation, startup, operation, and renewal) of all Hikari facilities. After hearing requirements from stakeholders, conduct feasibility studies and concept designs for formulation/packaging, bio/pharmaceutical production facilities and service facilities, and compile facility plans. The site strategy is developed by formulating and managing mid- to long-term plans for production facilities and service facilities. Planning, drafting, designing, giving production instructions to suppliers, commissioning, and qualification of production facilities for solid and sterile drugs, packaging, or biotechnology and active pharmaceutical ingredients, and guiding the facilities. The candidate will be responsible for the planning, drafting, designing, giving manufacturing instructions to suppliers, commissioning, qualifying, and guiding the equipment.

GMPに関する知見を基に、新規ワクチンの商業生産化、そして既存ワクチンの更なる製造安定化と価値向上に資する業務を行っていただきます。 ＜新規ワクチンの商業生産化＞ ・ワクチン製造プロセス・設備に関する技術検討やバリデーションの立案・実行 ＜既存ワクチンの更なる製造安定化と価値向上＞ ・製造プロセス改良、有効期間延長、マテリアル変更に関する技術検討やバリデーション ・価値向上のための製品改良業務など （例）・最新GMPに対して洗浄バリデーションプログラム（分析対象物質、洗浄方法、サンプリング箇所など）のアセスメントを行い、それを文書化する。分析対象物質を正しく評価できる手法を開発し、変更後の洗浄方法が妥当であることを示すデータを製造部門と連携して取得する。 ・原材料や製造法の変更にあたり、変更が品質に与える影響を評価するために必要な情報を精査し、実験検討やバリデーションを立案する。ラボスケールや商用スケールで製品を試製してデータを取得し、変更が品質に与える影響を評価し、その変更を関連部門と連携して推進する。 ・プロジェクトチームと連携し、グローバルスタンダードの生産設備や製造プロセスをデザインし、投資額やタイムラインを策定する。