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Validation Package

The Validation Package dashboard provides tools for generating, managing, and tracking compliance documentation required for computer system validation (CSV). It supports the complete validation lifecycle from planning through execution and release.

  1. On the left sidebar, select Admin.
  2. In the admin sidebar under Compliance, select Validation Package.

The dashboard loads with a status banner, document type cards, validation execution tools, compliance management sections, and a recent packages table.

At the top of the dashboard, a status banner shows the current validation state and key metrics:

StatusMeaning
PassedAll tests executed and passed with 100% pass rate
In ProgressSome tests have been executed but not all
At RiskFailed tests or critical deviations exist
Not StartedNo tests have been executed yet

The banner also displays total tests, executed count, passed count, failed count, pass rate, and open deviations count. A progress bar visually represents the ratio of passed, failed, and pending tests.

The dashboard displays cards for each validation document type:

Document TypeDescription
Validation Master Plan (VMP)Master plan defining validation strategy, approach, and activities
User Requirements Specification (URS)Specification of functional, non-functional, and regulatory requirements
Vendor Qualification (VQ)Questionnaire for vendor qualification and compliance assessment
Validation Summary Report (VSR)Summary report of validation activities and test results
IQ/OQ/PQ ProtocolsInstallation, Operational, and Performance Qualification protocols
Traceability MatrixMatrix mapping requirements to test cases for coverage verification
System OverviewHigh-level system description and architecture documentation
Configuration SpecificationDetailed configuration specifications and settings

Each card shows the document name, description, generation status badge, last generation date (if applicable), a Generate button, and a Download button (if already generated).

  1. On the dashboard, find the document type card you want to generate.
  2. Select Generate.
  3. On the document-specific generator page, configure any generation options.
  4. Select Generate to create the document.
  5. Once complete, the document appears in the Recent Packages table at the bottom of the dashboard.
  1. On the dashboard, select Generate Full Package in the top-right corner.
  2. Monitor progress on the generation page.
  3. Once complete, all documents are available as a unified package.
  1. On the dashboard, in the Validation Execution section, select Test Cases.
  2. Create test cases with descriptions, expected results, and linked requirements.
  3. Organize test cases by qualification type (IQ, OQ, PQ).
  1. On the dashboard, in the Validation Execution section, select Manual Tests.
  2. Select a test case to execute.
  3. Follow the test steps and record actual results.
  4. Attach evidence (screenshots, logs) as needed.
  5. Mark each test step as passed or failed.
  1. On the dashboard, in the Validation Execution section, select Automated Tests.
  2. Select the test cases to run automatically.
  3. The system executes tests and uses AI analysis to evaluate results.
  4. Review automated test results and evidence.
  1. On the dashboard, in the Validation Execution section, select Deviations & CAPA.
  2. View open deviations with severity classifications.
  3. Perform root cause analysis.
  4. Create and track corrective and preventive actions.
  1. On the dashboard, in the Compliance section, select GAMP 5 Compliance.
  2. Review the system’s GAMP 5 Category 4 classification, lifecycle phases, and validation status.
  1. On the dashboard, in the Compliance section, select ISO 27001 Compliance.
  2. Review control status by domain.
  3. Identify and address compliance gaps.
  1. On the dashboard, in the Compliance section, select Release Log.
  2. Create new release entries with version numbers and descriptions.
  3. Document validation impact for each release.
  4. Track release history chronologically.

The bottom of the dashboard displays a table of recently generated packages:

ColumnDescription
Package TypeThe type of validation document
VersionVersion number of the package
StatusCompleted, Processing, Failed, or Pending
ArtifactsNumber of generated artifacts in the package
CreatedGeneration date
ActionsView details, Export compliance evidence
  1. In the Recent Packages table, on the package row, select Export.
  2. A ZIP file containing compliance evidence in CSV format downloads to your computer.

Use exported evidence for regulatory submissions and audits.

ActionRequired Permission
View validation dashboardAdmin role
Generate validation documentsAdmin role
Execute testsAdmin role
Manage deviationsAdmin role
Export compliance evidenceAdmin role

Practical example: Prepare a complete validation package for an FDA pre-approval inspection

Section titled “Practical example: Prepare a complete validation package for an FDA pre-approval inspection”

Your company has an FDA pre-approval inspection scheduled and needs to demonstrate that the eQMS is validated per 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP 5 guidelines.

  1. Open Admin > Compliance > Validation Package.
  2. Review the status banner. If it shows “Not Started”, begin by generating the full package.
  3. Select Generate Full Package in the top-right corner. The system auto-generates:
    • Validation Master Plan (VMP) — populated with your workspace’s industry, compliance frameworks, and validation strategy.
    • User Requirements Specification (URS) — derived from your configured workflows, form templates, and system capabilities.
    • IQ/OQ/PQ Protocols — test cases auto-generated from your system configuration (e.g., verifying that approval workflows enforce the correct number of signatures, that audit trails capture all required fields).
    • Traceability Matrix — automatically linking each URS requirement to its corresponding test cases.
  4. Navigate to Test Cases under Validation Execution. Review the auto-generated test cases and add any site-specific tests.
  5. Select Automated Tests and run the full suite. The system executes tests against your live configuration and uses AI analysis to evaluate results.
  6. For any failed tests, navigate to Deviations & CAPA to document the finding and corrective action.
  7. Once all tests pass, review GAMP 5 Compliance to confirm Category 4 classification status.
  8. In the Recent Packages table, select Export to download a ZIP containing all compliance evidence.

Present the exported package to the FDA inspector. It contains a complete validation lifecycle — from planning through execution and release — with tamper-evident audit trails for every action. What traditionally takes 3-6 months of manual effort is generated and executed in a single session.