Job Title: CQV Project Manager
Job Type: Contract (2 Years)
Rate: DOE
Location: Ballydine, Ireland (On-Site)
Reference Code: DES-965
Overview
Dillon Engineering Services is seeking an experienced CQV Project Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team of up to 30 members, overseeing the full lifecycle of Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) activities for an API manufacturing facility. This pivotal role will span from the Design phase to Handover, ensuring compliance with client quality standards and regulatory requirements in line with cGMP and industry best practices.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold valid visa/citizenship for Ireland/Europe.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering-related field.
- 15+ years of experience in commissioning and qualification for biotech pharmaceutical facilities.
- Proven leadership and collaborative skills, with client-facing experience on cross-functional projects.
- Previous experience in managing and leading C&Q teams is essential.
- Strong familiarity with ISPE guidelines and ASTM E2500 standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the client’s C&Q programme, ensuring quality-driven project delivery.
- Oversee equipment qualification in line with site protocols, cGMP, and best practices.
- Manage the development and execution of protocols for all C&Q tasks.
- Coordinate vendor activities for FAT, SAT, and IOQ phases.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to maintain project standards.
- Promote safety compliance within the C&Q team, in coordination with the project safety team.
- Supervise change management throughout the project.
- Prepare reports and maintain metrics for status tracking and forecasting.
- Foster team development and a collaborative approach within the on-site C&Q team.
- Anticipate stakeholder requirements, ensuring proactive interventions to keep the project on schedule.
- Maintain a comprehensive C&Q schedule, tracking activities across the project lifecycle.
- Interface with Client representatives, Engineering, Quality, and End Users at all project stages.
Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Site Project Manager, the CQV Manager will coordinate all C&Q resources and activities, from qualification strategy and design approval to turnover systems and IOQ completion on-site.
For a confidential discussion, contact Corné on 094 931 6002 or via email at corne@dillones.ie.
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Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- C&Q, for biotech pharmaceutical facilities,: 10 years (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: DES-965