Pharmaceutical Validation Engineer

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Argo Plant – Bedoford Park, IL.

Workplace type: On Site

As a Pharmaceutical Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for development, execution, & analysis of validation projects to demonstrate facility, equipment, and process consistency and cGMP compliance for an API facility. Responsibilities include the generation and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and summary reports. The Validation Engineer will also collaborate with internal and external technical and management personnel to establish project priorities, goals, structure, and optimization of validation approaches. Other duties include providing validation project management for validation activities at the site in addition to projects such as new or modified facilities; acting as interface between various functional areas (internal and external) to assure successful integration and completion of validation activities in overall project schedules.

What you will do: 

• Maintain sites DMF
• Maintain API & Excipient Stability Program
• Assist with other API activities as assigned
• Responsible for the site Master Validation Plan.
• Responsible for API and Excipient Change Control Program authoring change controls, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Review, plan, schedule, and organize validation projects for new and existing areas, including manufacturing equipment, processes, plant systems, storage facilities, and equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to change controls/CAPAs, and deviations.
• Design and execute process and cleaning validation studies meeting site and industry standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical and management personnel to establish project priorities, goals, structure, and optimization of validation approaches.
• Perform risk assessments and impact analyses to identify potential issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity requirements and implement measures to maintain data integrity throughout the validation lifecycle.
• Support and provide guidance to the project team regarding CSV (Computer Systems Validation) principles and best practices.
• Participates in regulatory audits by government regulatory agencies and audits by customers.
• Help develop and maintain drawings and diagrams for regulatory agencies and in plant use.
• Maintain all necessary standard operating procedures for validation of plant processes, equipment installation, and operational qualification (IQ/OQ), performance qualification (PQ), requalification, and revalidation of critical systems and utilities.

What you will bring: 

• Strong validation engineering experience 
• Expertise with the following: Bulk Fillers, Continuous Manufacturing, GAMP, API, and Excipients
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated application of engineering, validation, and regulatory concepts, technical principles, and judgment to address a broad range of difficult projects/problems.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-stress situations. Demonstrated ability to train and coach to timelines to improve performance.
• Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.
• Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships. 
• Ability to learn and apply Ingredion’s Safety, GMP, Quality, and Continuous Improvement standards.

Who you are: 

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, or Science is required.
• 3+ years of experience in life sciences engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in validation is required.
• Experience working in an FDA/cGMP compliant environment required.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and presentation skills required.

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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Relocation Available:

No

Pay Range:

$81,680.00-$102,906.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.