Now Hiring: Process Expert Deviation Investigator | Onsite in Indianapolis
Pay: $30 – $40/hour (based on skills and qualifications) | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

PDS Tech Commercial, in partnership with a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, is seeking a Process Expert Deviation Investigator to join their team in Indianapolis. This critical role ensures manufacturing processes consistently deliver safe, high-quality products by driving investigations, supporting compliance, and optimizing operations.

If you’re motivated to solve complex problems and make a real impact in pharmaceutical manufacturing, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As a Process Expert, you’ll act as the subject matter expert for product and process knowledge—serving as the first line of support for production teams. In this role, you will:

• Lead deviation investigations: Identify true root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) across manufacturing operations.

• Ensure documentation accuracy: Manage Master Batch Records, SOPs, risk assessments, protocols, and related documentation.

• Support technical writing: Write and review SOPs, batch records, white papers, and investigation reports.

• Track performance: Collect data for ongoing process verification (OPV) and evaluate product performance to drive improvements.

• Drive compliance: Ensure processes are always inspection-ready and aligned with GMP and regulatory standards.

• Optimize processes: Support process validation, continuous improvement projects, and the introduction of new technologies.

• Guide teams: Provide training, share knowledge, and demonstrate leadership to help the production team succeed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience in GMP manufacturing and/or QA/QC within a process support or shop floor role.

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical processes, GMP requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Experience leading compliance investigations with proven technical writing skills.

Preferred:

• Radiopharmaceutical experience.

• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll work with a global pharmaceutical leader committed to advancing healthcare and patient well-being worldwide. This role gives you the chance to:

• Take ownership of critical deviation investigations that directly impact product safety and compliance.

• Gain exposure to innovative processes and cutting-edge pharmaceutical technologies.

• Develop leadership skills while collaborating with cross-functional experts.

• Contribute to meaningful work that ensures life-saving medicines reach patients safely and reliably.

Ready to Lead Investigations That Make a Difference?

If you thrive on problem-solving, compliance, and driving process excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take your next career step with PDS Tech Commercial.


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