It Validation Lead Jobs

Working Location: ONTARIO, RICHMOND HILL
Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid
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Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people’s lives better for over 100 years.
Our Purpose is to make people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.
Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View
We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.

The IT Validation Lead is responsible for managing the IT Validation capability within the IT Assurance function. They are responsible for owning the system and software validation checks of systems against regulatory requirements. They will monitor the compliance of system adherence to good practice guidelines and regulations from creation of a medical device through to authorization to ISO standards (e.g., GMP, GCP, MDR etc.). They will own the relationship with the QARA domain who will also assist in the conduct of validation software/ systems.
The IT Validation Lead will manage the relationship with the external vendors (where applicable) for ensuring the conduct of validation of the software/ systems to ensure that they are regulatory compliant and advocate traceability, transparency, and robustness through additional testing. They will also be responsible to provide oversight that projects/ products and platforms governance is adhered to by teams and documentation is kept updated periodically. The IT Validation Lead will provide feedback on adherence to regulatory compliance on changes presented via Change Advisory Boards. In addition to ensuring changes that are implemented by using IT change governance processes. They will re-validate systems during change periods (incl. both major and minor changes) to ensure regulatory compliance. As well as conducting spot check audits to ensure projects/ products/ platforms change governance is adhered to.
“The job is conducted in line with our Core Values which are: agility, empathy, long-term view, unity and integrity. Olympus is an equal opportunities employer championing a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion embedded throughout the organization and workforce.”
Job Duties

• Develop and manage the IT validation and change management roadmap to ensure efficient and effective resource management against the validation activities required across all regions.
• Develop the cross-regional validation strategy of utilizing and leveraging support from a third party/ external resources
• Support project leads in preparing the functional specifications and conducting the validation report and testing when required.
• Perform the initial Quality Gate Check when a new application / SW is introduced to determine whether the software needs to be validated or not.
• Work closely with all Global IT functions to ensure the operation of validated environments (according to GMP and other regulatory requirements relevant to a MedTech company).
• Review and validate third party vendors/ external resources to create a partnership to support the cross-regional validation strategy.
• Support the revalidation process in the event of a major change.
• Manage the relationship with the external vendors (where applicable) to ensure the conduct of software/ system validation is completed accurately to be regulatory compliant.
• Design, implement and manage all operational validation activities within the Global IT organization.
• Provide expertise and advice to Global IT programs and projects on validation.
• Provide guidance to Global IT teams on the process for the creation of IT validation documentation and requirements.
• Own the relationship with the QARA domain to provide updates on the execution and outputs of the validation conducted for software/ systems.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Life Science (or equivalent and related experience preferred).
• At least 7 years in validation, preferably with a focus on pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other applicable area.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in quality risk management and handling GxP regulations, project management especially with regards to CQV.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in both managing people and processes, and in leading, supporting and mentoring a team.
• 3-5 years of experience managing and building teams.
• Progressive experience in a multi-national, multi-divisional technology environment with demonstrated experience in planning, forecasting, modeling and analysis.
• Knowledgeable in Quality Systems and be considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in several CQV capabilities (manufacturing, facilities, utilities and computer systems validation).

Why join Olympus?
Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives.

• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
• Limited locations
• Educational Assistance
• Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks
• Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes
• Volunteering and charitable donation match programs
• Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
• 12 Paid Holidays
• US Only

We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you. Learn more about our benefit offerings at https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks .
About us:
Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .
Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace
We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.
Let’s realize your potential, together.
Olympus requires all US new hires to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on or before their first day of work. Individuals who have been offered employment who have a disability, medical condition, or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to request and be granted a reasonable accommodation prior to their first day of work.
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