Lead CQV Engineer​/Lead Validation Engineer Devens, Massachusetts

Verista’s 500 experts work with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs and help researchers, organizations, and companies address pressing healthcare challenges.

• Lead CQV execution activities across multiple systems and work streams.
• Coordinate daily execution priorities to recover schedule slippage and maintain timelines.
• Interface with QA, Engineering, and Operations to resolve issues in real time.
• Oversee execution of IQ/OQ protocols and operational verification activities.
• Support and review drawing walkdowns, equipment and component verification, Materials of Construction (MOC) and weld verification.
• Provide oversight for temperature mapping and validation activities.
• Support SIP/CIP and related cycle development activities as needed.
• Ensure all documentation meets GMP/GDP and audit‑ready standards.
• Drive deviation identification, escalation, and resolution.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in STEM, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of CQV/validation experience in pharma or biotech.
• Strong hands‑on execution background with process equipment (bioreactors, filtration, chromatography, UF).
• Proven experience leading validation teams or shift‑based execution efforts.
• Strong GMP/GDP knowledge.
• Experience with eVal (required);
  Val Genesis a plus.
• Experience with temperature mapping (Ellab a plus).

This role requires the ability to be on‑site, full‑time in Devens, MA.

National (US) Range: $87,780 - $145,307 USD

Verista is an equal opportunity employer.