PHARMACEUTICAL SR. CQV Manager/Lead

Job Description Salary: Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory for this role(Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)The work will require 90% travel to work in Denver/Boulder, Raleigh, midwest, Philadelphia, Portland, or other locations.MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and Validation.MMRConsulting hasofficesinCanada,USA,andAustralia.This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team, where the successful candidate will work with a group of engineers involved in the design, commissioning& qualification, start-up and project management of various processes, systems, and facilities.The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills to lead teams of intermediate & junior engineers.This role is forSr. CQV Manager/Leadwill require to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing capital projects and operational initiatives. This individual will oversee cross-functional CQV execution for GMP-regulated facilities, utilities, equipment, automation systems, and manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with FDA, cGMP, and global regulatory standards.The ideal candidate will possess strong pharmaceutical project leadership experience within biotech, sterile manufacturing, fill-finish, API, or biologics environments and will serve as a key liaison between engineering, quality, validation, manufacturing, and external vendors. This role requires the ability to manage project schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and validation deliverables in support of facility expansions, new product introductions, and operational readiness initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all CQV project activities for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing projects.Develop and manage CQV strategies, project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.Coordinate commissioning and qualification activities for:Process equipmentClean utilitiesHVAC systemsAutomation and control systemsManufacturing and packaging linesEnsure compliance with FDA, cGMP, ISPE, GAMP, and corporate quality standards.Oversee execution of:FAT/SAT protocolsIQ/OQ/PQ protocolsValidation documentationDeviations and CAPAsChange controlsCollaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, and Regulatory teams to support project milestones and inspection readiness.Manage third-party CQV consultants, contractors, and vendors.Provide risk assessments and mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines and compliance objectives.Support startup, operational readiness, and technology transfer activities.Present project status updates and KPI reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.Required ExperienceMinimum 812 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industries.Minimum 5 years of direct CQV project management experience within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects, facility expansions, or greenfield startup projects.Strong experience with commissioning and qualification of:CleanroomsProcess equipmentUtilitiesAutomation systemsManufacturing processesExperience authoring and reviewing validation lifecycle documentation.Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple project workstreams simultaneously.Experience supporting FDA audits and regulatory inspections.Background in biologics, sterile fill-finish, vaccine, API, or aseptic manufacturing environments strongly preferred.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related technical discipline.Strong understanding of:cGMP regulationsFDA validation requirementsISPE Baseline Guides (inc. C&Q) and ASTM E2500 GUIDEGAMP 5 principlesProficiency with project management methodologies, scheduling tools, and reporting systems.Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, highly regulated project environments.Preferred QualificationsDigital Validation software experience (i.e. Kneat or equivalent)PMP certification preferred.Experience with DeltaV, MES, SCADA, or other pharmaceutical automation platforms.Familiarity with Kneat, TrackWise, Veeva, or electronic validation systems.Previous consulting or EPCM experience is a plus.Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.Compensation:120,000$-150,000$basedonexperience.Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable AccommodationsMMR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. xaygatp If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.