CQV Manager – BioPharma CAPEX

Are you ready to spearhead multi-million-dollar biopharma infrastructure projects and lead commissioning and qualification excellence on a global scale? Step into a high-impact leadership role at our Visp site where your CQV expertise will shape the future of medicine manufacturing on a 12-month contract
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This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

• Lead CQV strategy and execution across a major portfolio of Bio Pharma CAPEX investments, including state-of-the‑art Fill & Finish facilities.
• Direct local and remote global engineering teams, driving resource allocation, cost estimations, and timeline projections.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in establishing Project Execution and Quality Plans in line with cGMP and GEP guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners in Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to de‑risk key project deliverables.
• Oversee and streamline remote project execution offices across strategic global locations.
• Develop, implement, and standardise CQV frameworks, protocols, and digital tools (NEAT / DeltaV) across global sites.
• Champion change, mentor engineering talents, and foster an environment of continuous improvement and accountability.

• Master’s degree in Pharma, Engineering, or relevant Scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience in Bio Pharma/Engineering within cGMP/GEP compliant environments.
• Proven track record as CQV Lead or Project Manager overseeing large‑scale CAPEX projects, specifically Fill & Finish facilities.
• Hands‑on proficiency with the NEAT system (DeltaV knowledge is a strong advantage).
• Demonstrated experience managing cross‑functional global/remote teams and multi‑million‑dollar project budgets.
• Fluent in English (business level);
  German language skills are preferred.

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.