Qualification & Validation Specialist

Job Title: Qualification & Validation Specialist

Location: Framingham, MA

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

The Quality & Validation (Q&V) department is the Quality Unit that reviews and approves validation lifecycle documents, procedures, and technical reports related to (1) facilities, equipment, utilities, (2) cleaning, (3) processes, (4) analytical methods, (5) requalification, (6) sterilization, (7) transport, and (8) computer systems.  Q&V provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the MA BioCampus validation program and is responsible for ensuring inspection readiness in alignment with regulatory compliance requirements, current industry standards, and global Sanofi procedures.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.

Main Responsibilities

Quality oversight of qualification and validation tasks in his/her area

Preparing and reviewing qualification and validation documentation, including protocols, reports, risk assessments, and traceability matrices according to pre-defined timelines.

Ensuring proper documentation of deviations, non-conformances, and corrective actions

Ensuring proper evaluation (validation expertise) of change controls

Ensuring all qualification and validation activities comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) and company quality standards

Participating in internal and external audits and inspections, providing necessary documentation and support

Cooperating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality control, to ensure smooth execution of validation activities

Providing qualification and validation expertise when requested

Identifying opportunities for improving qualification and validation processes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technical field or any field with 9+ years of experience working in a regulated GxP environment

OR Master's degree with 6+ years of experience working in a regulated GxP environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in preparing and reviewing qualification and validation documentation, including protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) 

Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA) related to validation and qualification 

Ability to manage multiple validation projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget 

Expertise in conducting risk assessments, analyzing validation data, and resolving deviations and non-conformances 

Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and train staff on validation procedures and best practices 

Why choose us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.

Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation at speed and scale

Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.