This job is with Autolus Therapeutics, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Role Summary Qualification and validation of manufacturing systems capable of producing high quality drug products for use in Autolus clinical trial and later commercial programs. The role is based within the Autolus Manufacturing sites, Stevenage, but may involve travel to other sites in London such as White City. They will perform qualification and validation of appropriate facilities, equipment, utilities, processes and authoring of validation lifecycle documents. Key Responsibilities • Perform qualification and validation of manufacturing equipment, analytical test equipment, facilities, services, computerised systems and processes in line with company procedures, EudraLex Vol 4 Annex 11 and 15, relevant FDA regulations and national and international standards. • Write qualification and validation lifecycle documents including impact risk assessments, electronic record, electronic signature and data integrity assessments, GAMP assessments, user requirement specifications, design qualification, installation qualification, operational qualification, performance qualification. • Write and manage project plans for simple validation projects. • Work effectively with cross functional team members to deliver tasks to schedule. • Perform validation testing with third-party vendors and suppliers to the required company standards. • Support maintenance of the validation master plan, requalification and periodic reviews of validated facilities, utilities, equipment and processes. • Participate in and support internal and regulatory authority Quality inspections. • Undertake any other reasonable tasks that are requested to help ensure that appropriate compliance is achieved and maintained within the company’s validated systems. Demonstrated skills and competencies E – Essential P – Preferred Experience • Directly relevant biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical device industry experience. (E) • Prior experience with biopharmaceutical or related industry processes. (E) • Prior experience in qualification of biopharmaceutical (or related industry) process equipment and processes. (E) Qualifications • BS or MS in Engineering or science-based discipline. (P) Skills/Specialist knowledge • Good understanding of cell biology and immunology (P) • Strong verbal and written communication skills (E) • Flexible, self-motivated and focus on team outcomes (E) • Understanding of and familiarity with regulatory guidance governing cell-based and biopharmaceutical development (E) • Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills (E) • Thorough knowledge of cGMP as applied in biopharmaceutical or related industry (E) • Thorough knowledge of cGMP pharmaceutical quality systems (change control, deviation and CAPA processes) (E). LI-DNI