C&Q Lead / Manager

We urgently wish to recruit a C&Q Lead / Manager to support an onsite project for a client in the region of Brussels.

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of more than 3,700 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients.

Our OTS (Outsourced Technical Services) department supports projects in different sectors on basis of project staffing with consultants working at the client’s site.

Responsibilities:

As Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) lead/ manager for Drug Substance process equipment,
and as part of an integrated team, you will act as lead for client's CQV providing expertise and Lead the
C&Q portion of the project to ensure the C&Q activities are completed safely, as per schedule and in
compliance with the system Requirements, Specifications and project procedures/ guidelines. KPI
reporting.

• Accountable for the team drafting or support the document drafting by a partner or supplier, coordinate review and approval of applicable C&Q documents (QRA/DV/RTM/FAT/SAT/IOV/VSR) following approved VMP and SLIA.
• Drive verification testing, protocol execution, walk-downs, verification of system drawings, design and operational testing and troubleshoot as required.
• Conduct deviation investigation and resolution for problems and issues encountered during field execution activities.
• Act as C&Q Subject Matter Expert and Compliance. Ability to provide guidance/ manage supplier and all C&Q activities for the system(s), from design to field execution and to summary report approval.
• Responsible for the Planning, Tracking and Reporting of C&Q status and risks/issues for the selected system(s).
• Take appropriate corrective actions as required to ensure deadlines and milestones are achieved.
• Accountable for the Review and acceptance by the team of turnover of equipment / system from construction group.
• Ensures Start-up of equipment/ system is completed in a safe and coordinates manner.
• Generate and or review change controls related to C&Q and drive their closure in a timely manner
• Ensures all personnel who perform C&Q activities for the system(s) have relevant training assigned.
• Assist/ facilitate in the development of User Requirement Specifications (URS's) and Quality Risk Assessment for Equipment and Systems in scope.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on, end to end experience with this equipment in International CAPEX C&Q.

• Technical qualification at third level or equivalent in Engineering.

• good knowledge of English is a must. (French is optional)

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience delivering Commissioning and Qualification for Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology projects including automation related aspects of equipment.

• Strong understanding of a risk-based approach to commissioning and qualification within the biotechnology industry.

• Experience with ISPE best practice / GAMP-5/ Anex 15 GMP EU/ ASTM E2500/ electronic execution.

• Experience with Post OQ activities is preferred.

• Experience of sterile / biotech / single use equipment in the bio-pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

• Knowledge of safety, GMP and environmental regulatory requirements.

• Ability to make decision under pressure and demonstrated strong Analytical/ Communication/ Leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.

Why PM Group?

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