CQV Engineer Pharma

Inova is a Swiss consulting and engineering company supporting the pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and chemical industries. We deliver high-value services in GMP compliance, quality operations, and manufacturing support to help our clients perform and scale in regulated environments.

As an experienced CQV Engineer, you will play an integral role within a project team, overseeing the commissioning, qualification, and validation processes for GMP-compliant facilities, process equipment, and critical building and utility systems in our client’s life sciences manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities will encompass the strategic design, implementation, and documentation of qualification protocols, as well as the ongoing management of their lifecycle.

All activities must be executed in strict adherence to regulatory requirements and internal quality standards (FDA, Swiss Medics and/or EU regulations).

• Take full responsibility for all CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) tasks throughout the project, ensuring alignment with the established schedule and milestones.
• Deliver timely, efficient, and high-quality support to project stakeholders as needed.
• Draft and execute FAT / SAT / IQ / OQ / PQ protocols - while rigorously adhering to life sciences industry standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate commissioning and qualification activities with vendors and engineering teams.
• Prepare and review URS (User Requirement Specifications) and traceability matrices.
• Address and resolve any discrepancies in protocols or execution, ensuring thorough follow-up actions are identified and implemented.
• Support internal and external audits (FDA, Swiss medic, EMA).
• Manage deviations as well as CAPAs related to validation activities and offer informed recommendations and make decisions on testing strategies and methodologies, as appropriate.
• Plan, coordinate, and carry out validation testing activities across relevant project phases.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration within the project team, sharing expertise and proactively troubleshooting issues to drive project success.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Background in life sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in CQV engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements in pharma.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Fluent in English;
  German and/or French skills are a plus.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Participation in cutting-edge projects in the pharma industry

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Inova is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.