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Prerna Bharekar

@prernabharekar

Senior validation engineer specializing in CSV and pharmaceutical quality.

India
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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior CSV/validation role in a regulated life-science environment where I can lead end-to-end validation, improve processes, mentor teams, and ensure compliant, high-quality system deployments.

I am a senior validation engineer with over 10 years of experience in life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, focused on Computer System Validation (CSV), software testing, and compliance with GxP and 21 CFR Part 11. I have led end-to-end validation projects, remediation and CAPA activities, and implemented process frameworks to improve documentation quality and reduce rework.

I have authored and reviewed key validation deliverables including Validation Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, Traceability Matrices and Validation Summary Reports, and worked hands-on with SaaS, IoT and medical device SaMD projects. I have driven validation and qualification efforts across product engineering, QA, and cross-functional teams, and delivered training on validation practices and regulatory applicability.

I bring expertise with tools such as Kneat, Confluence, OneVault, ZenQMS, HPQC/HPALM, ServiceNow and SAP SolMan, and I am experienced in onshore-offshore coordination, vendor assessments, internal audits and producing compliance reporting for senior management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Validation Engineer

PSC Biotech

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Performed end-to-end validation and remediation of computerized systems, authored SLC documentation (URS, FRS, DS, IQ/OQ/PQ, TM, VSR) and created SOPs, policies and procedures to support a new pharma company setup; validated a medical device SaMD project and led CAPA remediation activities.

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CSV Manager

Scitara Corporation

May 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Validated Scitara DLX SaaS including risk assessments, threat modelling, VAPT, infra qualification and IOQ, prepared release documentation and white paper, and delivered internal validation training while coordinating cross-functional QA and external application qualifications.

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Validation Lead

May 2016 - Apr 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Led end-to-end CSV for multiple regulated applications (LIMS, Trackwise, Veeva, SAP integrations), authored and approved validation deliverables (MVP, IQ/OQ/PQ, RTM, VSR), managed onshore-offshore teams and reduced compliance risks through audits and documentation improvements.

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Validation Engineer

Jan 2016 - May 2016 (4 months)

Executed CSV testing and traceability activities for Gilead, prepared and reviewed test protocols, RTMs and test summary reports, and ensured compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP requirements.

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Project Quality Manager

Feb 2010 - Jan 2016 (5 years 11 months)

Reviewed and approved system life cycle documents (UD, FS, DD, OQ, PQ), managed change control and deviation reporting, produced monthly compliance reports and trained teams on validation document quality and GDP requirements for Novartis projects.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Unknown

Master of Computer Science, Computer Science

2010 - 2012

Completed a Master of Computer Science degree awarded in 2012.

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Unknown

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

2006 - 2009

Completed a Bachelor of Computer Science degree awarded in 2009.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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