{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e25f8d73a567ddd7e2a1d2ed","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e25f8d73a567ddd7e2a1d2ed","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e25f8d73a567ddd7e2a1d2ed","title":"Cleaning Validation Engineer","description":"Overview Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. We are committed to building a talented and diverse workforce focused on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery. We seek innovative individuals with a growth mindset who want to make a difference.\nRole: This role serves as the site SME for all cleaning validation and verification activities related to intermediate and API manufacturing, including facility surfaces and equipment. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and implement effective cleaning strategies that meet customer expectations. This position maintains high quality and safety standards across manufacturing operations and manages the environmental and purified water monitoring programs to ensure consistent product quality.\nCore Responsibilities Lead the development, execution, and validation of cleaning procedures for equipment, production lines, and facilities.\nWrite and review cleaning validation protocols and reports in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring residues or contaminants are removed.\nCoordinate and conduct sampling (swab, rinse, surface) and analytical testing to validate cleaning processes and confirm effectiveness.\nDevelop and maintain cleaning validation schedules to ensure timely completion of validations.\nReview cleaning validation data, ensure it meets acceptance criteria, and recommend process improvements.\nQualifications Required Minimum 7 years of quality assurance experience with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science or related field.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in contamination control, cleaning validation, environmental monitoring, and/or purified water systems, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment (API CDMO experience is highly desirable).\nProven leadership experience in pharmaceutical, API/intermediate, medical device, biologics or related FDA industry.\nStrong knowledge of cGMP, FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines, and other regulatory standards related to contamination control, cleaning validation, environmental monitoring, and purified water systems.\nExperience with microbiological sampling, environmental monitoring, and testing of purified water systems in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.\nProficiency with risk assessment tools such as FMEA.\nExperience working in cross-functional and project-based environments; ability to drive continuous improvement with metrics.\nExcellent analytical, written and verbal communication and presentation skills; promotes a positive work culture.\nHands-on experience with cleaning validation, TOC analysis, and bioburden reduction strategies.\nStrong understanding of cGMP regulations; ability to execute validation independently; capable of managing complex projects.\nExperience working effectively as part of a team and as an individual contributor; aligns with Veranova culture for inclusivity and business results.\nHands-on experience with sterile and cleaning validation processes; strong technical writing skills.\nExperience in a fast-paced work environment.\nPreferred Certification in contamination control (e.g., PDA Certification in Contamination Control).\nKnowledge of risk-based approaches to cleaning validation (e.g., Risk Assessment and ICH Q9).\nExperience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.\nFamiliarity with environmental monitoring equipment and purified water system design and validation.\nOur Commitment Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & wellness benefits, mental health resources, generous PTO and holiday pay policies.\nFinancial Wellness: Competitive base salary, Defined Contribution Pension, performance-based bonuses, and 401(k) with company match.\nProfessional Development: Learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship; tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs.\nInclusive Culture: Veranova values an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive.\nHow to Apply Visit www.veranova.com to view open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply if they believe they can contribute to improving and saving patients’ lives. Veterans, first responders, and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply. For accommodations due to disability, email talentacquisition@veranova.com with the job number, title, and location.\nAdditional Information Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.\nVeranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms.\nImportant Notice Regarding Recruitment Scams: See our security notice for authentic communications and scams.\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer and commits to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.\nAll applications are stored securely in Veranova’s Application Management System; privacy notice applies.\nJob Function and Industry Job function: Quality Assurance\nIndustries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Veranova","rawCompany":"veranova","city":"Harvard","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:33:31.249Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"325414","title":"Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing","slug":"biological-product-except-diagnostic-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cleaning Validation Engineer","description":"Overview Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. We are committed to building a talented and diverse workforce focused on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery. We seek innovative individuals with a growth mindset who want to make a difference.\nRole: This role serves as the site SME for all cleaning validation and verification activities related to intermediate and API manufacturing, including facility surfaces and equipment. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and implement effective cleaning strategies that meet customer expectations. This position maintains high quality and safety standards across manufacturing operations and manages the environmental and purified water monitoring programs to ensure consistent product quality.\nCore Responsibilities Lead the development, execution, and validation of cleaning procedures for equipment, production lines, and facilities.\nWrite and review cleaning validation protocols and reports in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring residues or contaminants are removed.\nCoordinate and conduct sampling (swab, rinse, surface) and analytical testing to validate cleaning processes and confirm effectiveness.\nDevelop and maintain cleaning validation schedules to ensure timely completion of validations.\nReview cleaning validation data, ensure it meets acceptance criteria, and recommend process improvements.\nQualifications Required Minimum 7 years of quality assurance experience with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science or related field.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in contamination control, cleaning validation, environmental monitoring, and/or purified water systems, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment (API CDMO experience is highly desirable).\nProven leadership experience in pharmaceutical, API/intermediate, medical device, biologics or related FDA industry.\nStrong knowledge of cGMP, FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines, and other regulatory standards related to contamination control, cleaning validation, environmental monitoring, and purified water systems.\nExperience with microbiological sampling, environmental monitoring, and testing of purified water systems in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.\nProficiency with risk assessment tools such as FMEA.\nExperience working in cross-functional and project-based environments; ability to drive continuous improvement with metrics.\nExcellent analytical, written and verbal communication and presentation skills; promotes a positive work culture.\nHands-on experience with cleaning validation, TOC analysis, and bioburden reduction strategies.\nStrong understanding of cGMP regulations; ability to execute validation independently; capable of managing complex projects.\nExperience working effectively as part of a team and as an individual contributor; aligns with Veranova culture for inclusivity and business results.\nHands-on experience with sterile and cleaning validation processes; strong technical writing skills.\nExperience in a fast-paced work environment.\nPreferred Certification in contamination control (e.g., PDA Certification in Contamination Control).\nKnowledge of risk-based approaches to cleaning validation (e.g., Risk Assessment and ICH Q9).\nExperience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.\nFamiliarity with environmental monitoring equipment and purified water system design and validation.\nOur Commitment Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & wellness benefits, mental health resources, generous PTO and holiday pay policies.\nFinancial Wellness: Competitive base salary, Defined Contribution Pension, performance-based bonuses, and 401(k) with company match.\nProfessional Development: Learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship; tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs.\nInclusive Culture: Veranova values an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive.\nHow to Apply Visit www.veranova.com to view open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply if they believe they can contribute to improving and saving patients’ lives. Veterans, first responders, and transitioning service members are encouraged to apply. For accommodations due to disability, email talentacquisition@veranova.com with the job number, title, and location.\nAdditional Information Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.\nVeranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms.\nImportant Notice Regarding Recruitment Scams: See our security notice for authentic communications and scams.\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer and commits to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.\nAll applications are stored securely in Veranova’s Application Management System; privacy notice applies.\nJob Function and Industry Job function: Quality Assurance\nIndustries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-16T03:33:31.249Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T03:33:31.249Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Veranova","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Harvard","addressRegion":"MA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e25f8d73a567ddd7e2a1d2ed"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e25f8d73a567ddd7e2a1d2ed"}}