Full-Time

Validation Engineer/CSV Engineer

Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences

Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences

51-200 employees

Clinical trial management software and consulting

No salary listed

Walnut Creek, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
Software Testing
JIRA

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Requirements
  • A Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering, Science or related technical field.
  • Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in software quality assurance or software validation, preferably within the medical device industry.
  • Strong understanding of quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
  • Experience with non-product software validation, including tools for development, testing, and maintenance.
  • Good knowledge and experience of CSV activities but not limited to.
  • GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 applicability/criticality assessment.
  • Identification, Preparation and Review of validation deliverables such as Requirements, Plan, Protocols, Test specifications, Reports, Traceability Matrix etc.
  • Execution of Dry/Test protocols.
  • Conduct Periodic Reviews of systems.
  • Perform System Retirement of systems that are not in business.
  • Understanding of Medical Device Quality and Compliance.
  • Good knowledge of GxP, GAMP and 21CFR Part 11 guidelines.
  • Working experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool.
  • Sound knowledge of computer system development lifecycles.
  • Knowledge of JIRA, JAMA software and test automation is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and maintain software quality assurance processes for non-product software used in medical device development.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304) and industry best practices for non-product software.
  • Support audits and inspections by regulatory bodies, ensuring that non-product software systems comply with quality and documentation standards.
  • Ensure computerized systems are appropriately validated Assessment of applicability & criticality of GxP and 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Creation and review of validation deliverables including but not limited to Requirement Specifications (User, Functional Plan.)
  • Qualification Protocol (Installation, Operational, Performance) Reports (Summary, Exception) of protocol execution.
  • Traceability Matrix.
  • Periodic Reviews.
  • System Retirement/Decommissioning.
  • Execution of Dry/Test protocol run.
  • Conduct Periodic Reviews to determine if system is in a validated state and take appropriate actions.
  • Perform System Retirement/Decommissioning of systems not in business.
  • Work closely with software development and IT teams to establish best practices for quality and compliance.
  • Provide expertise and guidance on quality assurance processes for non-product software to ensure robust software management.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in software development processes, ensuring alignment with the company's quality management system.
Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences

Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences

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Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences offers an end-to-end Clinical Trial Management Solution, EasyCDM Suite, paired with consulting services. The platform guides the full trial process—from study design and electronic data capture to medical coding and data management. It stands out by delivering an integrated, configurable suite along with industry-specific consulting across pharma, biopharma, medical devices, cosmeceuticals, and foods/beverages. Its goal is to simplify business challenges, maximize human potential, and accelerate safe product development to improve global health.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • The 2025-12-18 careers page lists active hiring for cGxP and data-management roles.
  • The 2025-09-15 staffing page shows MSP, FSP, and contract-to-hire delivery options.
  • Katalyst serves clinical research, food, hospitals, and insurance, broadening demand sources.

What critics are saying

  • No 2026 funding, customer wins, or product launches surfaced, signaling limited public momentum.
  • Staffing-heavy revenue faces margin pressure when clients shift work to IQVIA and Thermo Fisher.
  • EasyCDM Suite risks commoditization if larger EDC platforms outspend Katalyst on features.

What makes Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences unique

  • Katalyst's 2025-10-06 site update centers EasyCDM Suite for clinical-trial data workflows.
  • The firm combines consulting, staffing, and managed services across pharma, biotech, and devices.
  • South Plainfield, NJ headquarters supports regulated client implementations across the United States.

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