Job description: :The Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) Department at PM Group partners with Global leaders across a range of industries to find the best people for their current and ongoing business needs. Partnering with PM Group and our clients means that you will gain unrivalled experience working with global brands.We are seeking a highly experienced Project CQV Lead to join our client-side project management team. They will be responsible for leading and coordinating all project commissioning and qualification activities and CQV personnel in line with the site project strategy.The successful candidate will take ownership of project delivery from concept through to commissioning, ensuring scope, cost, quality, and schedule objectives are met. You will provide technical leadership, strategic oversight, and coordination across both greenfield and brownfield pharmaceutical projects. :
Lead and coordinate the CQV execution team (+ 10 CQV Engineers), ensuring timely execution and compliance with SOPs and current industry regulations
Support and coordinate the transition to a digitized C&Q platform (Kneat Solutions)
Ensure effective resource planning is established and managed throughout the project in line with schedule and associated CQV budget including the management of CQV personnel
Manage and coordinate equipment qualification activities, including but not limited to FAT, SAT, Design Qualification, IQ, OQ and PQ
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure alignment with business objectives
Manage and coordinate all CQV documentation including URS, IQOQ Protocols to support CQV activities
Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring project deliverables meet required quality and compliance standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives by implementing best practices in project execution and quality assurance
Ensure that all stakeholders, including client teams, vendors, and subcontractors, adhere to established project protocols
Provide leadership in team meetings and facilitate problem-solving discussions to ensure project milestones are met.
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Relevant qualification (Degree) and / or relevant experience of 10 + years in biotech / pharmaceutical industry qualifying GXP systems
Minimum 5 years experience in a lead CQV role with responsibility for managing a commissioning and qualification team
Experience of managing teams or projects in a fast paced and complex environment
Experience in the deployment and/or extensive working knowledge/ experience of a digitized C&Q platform i.e. Kneat Solutions
Clear understanding and previous experience in deployment and execution of a RBV (Risk Based Validation) process in line with the ISPE guidelines
Experience with CQV Document Preparation for process systems/equipment including URS, TS, FS and the drafting of SAT/COMM, risk assessments, DQ, IQ, OQ protocols
Clear understanding of regulatory requirements for EU and other regulatory bodies ensuring CQV is delivered meeting all regulatory requirements and guidelines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Experience in developing a strong working relationship with other departments