Roche
Roche
Roche is a global healthcare company combining pharmaceutical research and development with diagnostic testing and digital health. Its work focuses on improving patient outcomes through earlier detection, more targeted treatments, and science-led innovation, including AI-enabled tools. The company develops solutions for complex diseases such as cancer and neurological conditions while working with healthcare systems, research partners, and other stakeholders around the world.

Process Validation Engineer – Oceanside, CA (Onsite)

Support Genentech’s biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations through process validation, cGMP documentation, process transfers, and equipment qualification activities. The role focuses on regulatory deliverables, data integrity, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement.

Description

  • Create, revise, and execute process validation protocols, reports, and cGMP regulatory deliverables, including PPQ OneDoc, PAS, and IMA.
  • Review draft validation documents for compliance and data integrity, reconciling findings and tables with source data.
  • Coordinate with the PV Lead on master schedules, submission filings, and milestone tracking.
  • Contribute technical support to product launches, process transfers, and capacity expansion projects.
  • Coordinate review and approval processes among Quality, MSAT, and Regulatory teams.
  • Use Veeva, Smartsheet, and AppSheet to monitor metrics and improve documentation workflows.
  • Assist with discrepancy investigations, root-cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
  • Work with senior engineers on equipment qualification and cleaning validation studies.
  • Contribute to cross-functional validation strategies, regulatory documentation, compliance activities, and process improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Life Sciences, or a related field plus 4–6 years of relevant industry experience, or a master’s degree plus 2–4 years of experience.
  • Hands-on knowledge of process validation, technical writing, regulatory submission support, and Quality Systems in a cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
  • Working knowledge of biopharmaceutical unit operations and process engineering fundamentals.
  • High attention to detail, including technical formatting, compliance review, and source-data verification.
  • Effective communication and proactive problem-solving skills for collaboration with cross-functional and global partners.
  • Familiarity with electronic document management platforms such as Veeva Quality Docs/RIM, eVAL, or Smartsheet.
  • Experience working in office and cGMP cleanroom settings that require full gowning.
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, including up to 8–10 hours.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to work in cleanroom environments requiring full gowning.
  • Ability to work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
  • Ability to sit, stand, and move around the work area for extended periods.

Benefits

  • A discretionary annual bonus may be offered based on individual and company performance.
  • Benefits are described at the provided link.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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