New · posted Oct 15
The Cooper Companies · Medical Devices
Sr. Computer Systems Validation Engineer
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Open until filled
The role
The Senior Computer Systems Validation Engineer provides strategic leadership and technical expertise for the validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of computerized systems used in regulated environments. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining the corporate CSV framework, overseeing critical programs and complex enterprise systems, ensuring regulatory inspection readiness, and driving a risk‑based, inspection‑ready validation culture across the organization.
Scope
The Senior Computer Systems Validation Engineer is responsible for validation of global computer systems, monitoring changes with regulations, and assists team members for CSI’s corporate Computer Systems Validation (CSV) strategy to meet all applicable regulations.
What you need
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree, Computer Engineering, or relevant science field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities
Lead and guide Computer Systems Validation tasks and deliverables through enterprise and high‑risk programs throughout the systems life cycle.
Propose streamlined approaches for CSV strategy and governance to meet compliance and usage of CSA.
Ability to lead validation projects and/or validation tasks/phases of larger projects (including eQMS and Quality Systems).
Drive inspection readiness and continuous improvement in CSV team.
Train and mentor project team personnel (testers, business systems analysts) in computer systems lifecycle methodology.
Work closely with IT, manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, infrastructure, projgram management, and other teams to provide guidance on CSV.
Provide guidance with functional/end user requirements, compliance, and system specifications, and ensure proper documentation is maintained to drive operational excellence.
Provide test execution training and assist teams with discrepancy management.
Support process owners for quality management systems and associated policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Oversee requirements traceability matrices for completeness of appropriate documentation and testing for user specific requirements. Review and identify critical issues.
Ensure compliance with internal and external computer system lifecycle policies and regulations.
Communicate effectively with users to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with project/QA Operations/Quality Management/Regulatory/IT Compliance.
Ensure issues are identified, tracked, reported, and resolved in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel: This position may require 5-10% domestic and/or foreign travel.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in Computer Systems Validation, Software Quality Assurance, and Quality Management Systems.
Knowledge of Systems Delivery/Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC) and Change Management methodologies.
Familiarity with computer systems in support of GxP operations, and Computer System Validation documentation including, the authoring of plans, requirements, risk assessments, test protocols, test reports, traceability matrices, and summary reports.
Experience and knowledge of various QMSs, Agile PLM, MasterControl, Veeva, TrackWise, or equivalent systems.
Regulatory requirements including: CSV, CSA, FDA 21 CFR Parts 11, 58, 211, 820, and 1271; GAMP, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams such as: IT, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, PMO, R&D, project stakeholders, business owners, system owners, etc.
Knowledge of business enterprise functions and processes. Experienced in organizing meetings.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to adapt to a fast and dynamic environment and effectively engage with various functional and technical teams.
Skilled in developing, following, and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation to ensure compliance and consistency.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders).
Effective time management skills with proven adaptability to shifting priorities, resource changes, and scheduling adjustments.
Ability to work independently and within teams (collaborative environment); self-motivated, self-directed, and detail oriented.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft D365, and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience/knowledge of Agile PLM, MasterControl, IQVIA, or equivalent QMS system.
Experience/knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid software development.
Experience/knowledge of automated systems for following activities/functions is preferred: QMSs, ERPs, LIMS, Change/Incident Management (ServiceNow), Requirements and Testing (DevOps, JIRA, etc.), and Project/Task Management.
Experience
7 +years of experience in the assigned function's business process, engineering, and supporting systems for QA and Compliance departments.
5+ years of experience in Computer Systems Validation
Pay
$96,441 – $126,000 a year
Employer providedFor U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $96,441 - $126,000.00 annually. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.
Working conditions
Prolonged periods of sitting, especially in front of a computer.
Potential exposure to different manufacturing environments and following various safety protocols.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesThe Cooper Companies's statements, word for word
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 8% below the US median for Validation & CQV roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US47 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $96,441 | — | $126,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $110,750 | $121,000 | $132,500 |
This role: The Cooper Companies's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Validation & CQV roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Validation & CQV
The general path across 111 open Validation & CQV roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not The Cooper Companies's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 35 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership14
- Data and digital systems13
- GMP and compliance11
- Quality systems and risk8
- Lab testing and methods7
- Validation and qualification7
- Documentation and SOPs5
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Risk management for medical devices
Company hiring pulse
The Cooper Companies on Regulatory Jobs
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By discipline
- Quality9 90%
- Regulatory1 10%
By level
- Senior & Principal8 80%
- VP & Executive1 10%
- Manager1 10%
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Sr. Computer Systems Validation Engineer at The Cooper Companies
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