A highly skilled professional with extensive experience (17 years) in Computer System Validation (CSV) and Quality Management for both API and formulation pharmaceuticals. Proven ability to lead and manage large teams effectively. Well-versed with electronic guidelines from major regulatory authorities.
Key Skills and Accomplishments:
-Demonstrated proficiency in generating and reviewing CSV deliverables in accordance with 21 CFR Part 11 and FDA regulations, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry
- Expertise in ensuring regulatory compliance of GxP impacting computerized systems across multiple sites.
- Successful involvement in audits conducted by In-house, Customer, and Regulatory Agencies, showcasing in-depth knowledge of computer system validation activities.
- Proficient in reviewing, updating, and implementing SOPs related to GxP impacting computerized systems
- Expertise in developing Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and disaster recovery strategies in strict compliance with the international standard BS EN ISO 22301:2019.
- Strong oversight of validation/qualification documents and thorough evaluation of gaps, root causes, and CAPA for GxP impacting computerized systems.
- Effective coordination with vendors for outsourcing validation activities, ensuring comprehensive end-to-end validation of GxP impacting computerized systems.
- Proven ability to conduct training on GxP impacting computerized system validation, lifecycle maintenance, and current regulatory requirements.
- Active participation in discussions and vendor selection during project phases, assessing system functionalities as per regulatory requirements.
- Coordination with corporate and site functions to ensure smooth completion of Validation activities for GxP impacting computerized systems.
- Approval and oversight of periodic reviews of GxP impacting computerized systems.
- Project Management for Implementation of Multiple applications like Trackwise, Veeva Vault, Ensur, Harmony, Paperless Validation tool (Valgenesis), UAM, DMS, LMS etc.
I am responsible for shaping comprehensive validation strategies and meticulously reviewing Computer System Validation (CSV) deliverables for IT projects.
Additionally, I actively support the Quality eCompliance team's initiatives across Corporate/PPL sites, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational objectives.
My role involves conducting thorough IT Supplier assessments and diligently overseeing compliance with audit observations.
I foster effective communication by collaborating with Site ITC SPOCs for CSV activities and various IT Compliance initiatives.
Furthermore, I take pride in guiding and training both Corporate and Site IT & CSV teams, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge related to CSV, Data Integrity, and Regulatory Compliance activities. My dedication lies in ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance within our organization.
I was responsible for engaging and promoting the compliance at every opportunity, managing, and working with Quality Assurance and Cross functional teams. I have also delivered a successful tenure as Quality Assurance Validation lead with delivery of the various technology transfer and new projects. My current responsibilities include:
• Leading Computer System Validation over the site.
• Involved in developing, and reviewing Computer System Validation deliverables in compliance with Annex 11, GAMP 5, FDA 21CFR Part11, CFR Part 210 and GxP GLP, GCP, GMP Compliance Regulations
• Review and approval of CSV deliverables Validation Project Plan, URS, TM, IQ, PQ, UAT, Vendor Postal Audit Report, Computer System Risk Assessment, Periodic Review Report, Decommission Report, and Validation Summary Report.
• Monitoring KPI Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annually.
• Co-ordination with IT to maintain server qualifications both application and the database servers.
• Deviation Expert and responsible for the conducting/supporting effective investigations.
• Risk Analysis & management for the critical/new systems
• Responsible for the simplification of the processes.
• Certified cGMP technical trainer for the site.
• Certified lead internal auditor for the site and performing self-Inspection of Engineering and cGMP areas.
• Co-ordinate with the vendors in commissioning of the instruments upgrade software, implement new system or maintenance of systems and system suitability tests
• Compliance and evaluation of the local system with Data integrity policy.
• Developing Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for the disaster management as per BS EN ISO 22301:2019.
• Super user of Track wise for Quality Management System.
• Site Deployment Lead for the Veeva Vault QualityOne QMS Application.
• Super User of QualityOne for Quality Management System.
o Review and approval of Equipment qualification documents.
o Preparation of all the master documents like Site Master File, Validation Master Plan, Cleaning validation Master plan, Quality Manual, Standard operating procedures etc.
o Review and approval of Engineering related SOPs.
o Review of change control and Deviations.
o QMS- Review of change controls, deviations, Incidents (Nonconformance reports).
o Handling of Customer Complaints and investigation.
o To Prepare & review risk analysis of the equipment using tools such as FMEA as part of Quality Risk Management.
o Learning about qualification philosophy and procedure.
o Learning about Incident Investigation skills etc.
o IPQA activities in manufacturing and packaging areas.
o Sampling of In-process and finished products.
o Monitoring Process validation from different stages of the process as per approved protocol.
o Issuance and control of documents like BMR, BPR, and SOPs.
o Swab sampling from different locations of the equipment to verify the cleaning procedure.