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Sr. Quality Engineer, Validations

Johnson City, TN

Job Summary:

The Sr. Quality Engineer, Validations provides technical and quality leadership in the planning, execution, and lifecycle management of validation programs covering Facilities, Utilities, Equipment, and Process (FUEP) in alignment with the Site Master Validation Plan (MVP). This role ensures that all validated and qualified systems supporting Pharmaceutical (Rx), OTC, and Cosmetic manufacturing operate in a state of control, and remain compliant with FDA 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 820, and 11, EU Annex 15, ICH Q7-Q10, and GAMP 5 guidelines. The Sr. QE partners cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to manage validation and process qualification projects, strengthen process capability, enhance equipment reliability, and uphold Crown’s Quality Systems through technical accuracy, risk-based validation, and data integrity excellence.


Reporting to:     Sr. Manager, QA Technical Services
Location:            Johnson City, TN - onsite


Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

Validation & Qualification Program Management:

  • Develop, execute, and approve Validation Master Plans (VMPs), User Requirement Specifications (URS), Design/Configuration Specifications (DS/CS), Installation/Operational/Performance Qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ), and Validation Summary Reports (VSRs) in support of the Master Validation Plan.
  • Lead Process Validation (PV) lifecycle activities, including Process Design, Process Qualification (PPQ), and Continued Process Verification (CPV), ensuring alignment with ICH Q8/Q9/Q10 and FDA PV Guidance (2011).
  • Author and review Process Validation Protocols, define Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) and Critical Process Parameters (CPPs), and apply statistical analysis to confirm process capability (Cpk/Ppk).
  • Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) linking user requirements, risk assessments, and qualification test outcomes.
  • Execute testing for Facilities, Utilities, Equipment, and Process, including HVAC, WFI/RO water systems, compressed air, autoclaves, incubators, filling lines, and compounding equipment.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptant Testing (SAT), commissioning, and qualification transition for new or modified systems.
  • Maintain validation deliverables in compliance with cGDP and ALCOA+ data integrity principles.

Process Validation & Lifecycle Management:

  • Lead and execute Stage 1-3 Process Validation following FDA and ICH guidance, including process characterization, PPQ strategy development, and ongoing verification.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and QA to ensure validated processes consistently produce material meeting predetermined specifications and quality attributes.
  • Perform data trending, statistical analysis, and process capability studies to monitor validated processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support Continued Process Verification (CPV) by maintaining control charts, analyzing deviations and trends, and providing periodic validation reviews.
  • Ensure all process validation documentation is current, traceable, and readily available for inspection.

Change Control & Procedural Controls:

  • Author and support Change Controls, Engineering Studies, CAPAs, and Deviation Investigations associated with validation and process changes.
  • Establish procedural and system controls to sustain validated and qualified states; document alarm limits and critical control points.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of Validation SOPs, Work Instructions, and Templates to standardize validation activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Leadership:

  • Coordinate communications among Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to ensure timely execution of validation and process qualification projects.
  • Provide technical validation guidance to project teams and ensure inspection readiness during internal, corporate, and regulatory audits.
  • Lead validation-related meetings, track milestones, and communicate project progress to management and stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Technical Expertise:

  • Apply risk-based engineering principles and GAMP 5 methodologies to enhance process and equipment performance, reduce variability, and improve throughput.
  • Lead root-cause investigations (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC) and implement CAPAs that strengthen process controls.
  • Leverage historical data and validation archives to support continuous improvement and future technology transfer projects.
  • Develop SME knowledge in process validation, cleaning validation, and analytical method qualification domains to support knowledge continuity.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree & 5+ years’ directly related experience.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline.
  • Advanced degree or ASQ/ISPE certification.
  • Minimum 5-8 years’ progressive experience in validation and/or process engineering within a regulated cGMP environment.
  • Proven experience executing IQ/OQ/PQ, Process Validation (PPQ/CPV), and writing Validation Plans, URS, RTM, and Summary Reports.
  • Strong working knowledge of 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 820, and 11, EU Annex 15, ICH Q8–Q10, and GAMP 5.
  • Experience qualifying utilities, process equipment, and analytical systems; familiarity with automation, PLC/HMI interfaces, and Part 11 data-integrity controls.
  • Expertise in authoring and executing validation protocols with scientific rationale, statistical justification, and clear acceptance criteria.
  • Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, system flow diagrams, control logic, and engineering schematics.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, Master Control, and electronic validation/quality systems.
  • Experienced with firmware/hardware/software configuration management and system lifecycle documentation.
  • Strong technical writing and analytical skills with ability to translate complex test data into concise regulatory documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse technical and operational audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent validation and process qualification projects.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership capability, emphasizing accuracy, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Primarily office and controlled manufacturing floor environment; routine interaction with cleanroom and utility areas.
  • Minimal lifting or physical exertion required.
  • Occasional off-shift or weekend work during critical validation or PPQ phases.
  • Limited travel (<10%) for FATs, vendor audits, or specialized training.


Company Summary:

Revance is a fast-growing global aesthetics and skincare company focused on providing innovative aesthetics and market-leading skincare offerings throughout every stage of life. With a differentiated portfolio of products spanning 60 countries, Revance meets the evolving needs of patients and consumers worldwide through continued innovation and commercialization of new products and treatments.

What Revance invests in you:

  • Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.
  • Flexible PTO, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, pet insurance, wellness discounts and much more!


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