Job Title: Validation Analyst
Location: Bangalore
Function: Validation Services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, execute, and document software validation activities for both off-the-shelf and custom integrations in an FDA-regulated environment.
- Conduct comprehensive end-to-end validation of software integrations using tools such as Postman and SOAP UI to verify data accuracy, compliance, and system interoperability.
- Perform validation of AI-driven software integrations to ensure functionality, integrity, and regulatory alignment.
- Develop and execute validation test plans, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols, as well as test scripts and traceability matrices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Software Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and IT to align validation activities with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Utilize Azure DevOps for managing requirements, tracking test execution, and maintaining validation documentation.
- Validate software in cloud-hosted environments, ensuring compliance with security, performance, and data integrity standards.
- Participate in system risk assessments and contribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure strict adherence to FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and other applicable regulatory guidelines throughout all validation processes.
- Document all validation efforts thoroughly and produce detailed reports to support internal reviews and external audits.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior validation analysts, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in API testing, Integration testing, and AI-driven solutions and workflows, preferably in a regulated industry.
Experience:
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience in API testing, integration testing, and AI software validation, preferably within a regulated industry (e.g., life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals).
- Proficient in using Postman and SOAP UI for API and web service validation.
- Experience validating AI-driven solutions and workflows.
- Demonstrated expertise with Azure DevOps for test case management, execution tracking, and reporting.
- Solid understanding of cloud deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and best practices for validating applications in cloud environments.
- Familiarity with FDA regulations, including 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP, as well as risk-based validation methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC) and validation life cycle processes, including Agile, Scrum, and SAFe frameworks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Experience with database validation and data migration projects.
- Experience with API testing.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Sitero proudly offers an impressive compensation package and benefits, including a competitive salary, Variable pay, paid time off, and healthcare and retirement benefits.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full Time, Permanent
COMMITMENTS:
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Standard Hours 40 hours per week, one hour lunch, Monday - Friday. Additional hours as needed. -
Willing to work in shifts as and when needed.