Computer Scientist - Validation Engineering, Quality Control in Mainz bei BioNTech SE

Computer Scientist - Validation Engineering, Quality Control (m/f/d) in Mainz bei BioNTech SE

BioNTech SE

Become a member of the BioNTech Family!

As a part of our team of more than 4.000 pioneers, you will play a key role in developing solutions for some of the most crucial scientific challenges of our age. Within less than a year, we were able to develop our COVID-19 mRNA vaccine following the highest scientific and ethical standards - writing medical history.

We aim to reduce the suffering of people with life-changing therapies by harnessing the potential of the immune system to develop novel therapies against cancer and infectious diseases. While doing so, we are guided by our three company values: united, innovative, passionate. Get in touch with us if you are looking to be a part of creating hope for a healthy future in many people's lives.

**Validation Engineer* SSD (temporary)**

The position is limited to one year due to a parental leave replacement.

Your main responsibilities are:

Creation and review of development and validation documents according to standard operating procedures, laws and guidelines
Perform risk analysis at various levels, from process description to implementation details, together with development and validation team(s)
Advise and support the development team in complying with regulatory requirements for software and development tools, adhering to internal development and release processes, and creating lean qualitative development documentation
Advise and support process and system owners in ensuring validated status of in-house developed and deployed computerized systems and consistent documentation
Continuous review of development processes and associated standard operating procedures for compliance with laws and regulations, quality and efficiency and their adaptation in close cooperation with architects, validation and QA

What you have to offer:

Successfully completed degree in computer science or comparable qualification
Several years of work experience in the validation of computerized systems or quality assurance in same area in a regulated environment, ideally within the pharma or biotech industry
Knowledge of regulations and guidelines relevant for implementation and validation of computerized systems in GxP environment (e.g. GAMP5, EU GMP Annex 11, FDA 21 CFR part 11, ICH, etc.) and ability to apply them
Critical, analytical, risk-conscious and solution-oriented thinking as well as structured and precise way of working
Knowledge and ideally experience in software development process
Fast perception and high personal commitment within a fast paced environment
Excellent communication skills and very good English skills, written and orally (German skills are also very desirable)

Benefits for you.