Qualification & Commissioning Coordinator

We wish to appoint a Qualification & Commissioning Coordinator to support an important project for a client in the pharmaceutical sector in the regiion 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.

Job Role and Responsibilities:

Team info:

• The candidate joins the engineering project team responsible for delivering the new laboratories within a broader CAPEX program.
• The person will work in close collaboration with scientists, CQV/CSV experts, procurement, IT, EHS, and multiple vendors.
• They will also benefit from administrative support for system data entry (e.g., SAP asset creation).

Day to day:

• Coordinate the sourcing, delivery, installation, calibration, commissioning, and qualification of laboratory equipment, ensuring adherence to GLP and regulatory expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed equipment‑ and room‑based schedules; track progress, report weekly/monthly, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee asset creation and documentation management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct readiness assessments of new laboratory spaces prior to equipment moves and evaluate equipment downtime impacts.
• Support and coordinate C&Q risk assessments, C&Q plans, and inspection master plans.
• Ensure lab readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Interact daily with heads of scientific departments (biology, microbiology, chemistry, etc.), procurement, IT, and service providers.
• Manage one or two administrative support resources handling system entries.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing coordination across all involved workstreams.
• Occasionally support weekend moves during the 2028 transfer phase to reduce downtime.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years in the pharmaceutical or hospital industry in QC, engineering, maintenance, or facilities roles.
• The role requires a senior profile with strong operational exposure, so we will not be flexible for a lower seniority.

!! Must have !!

• Strong experience in pharmaceutical and/or hospital QC/R&D operational environments.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory equipment: sourcing, moving, installation, calibration, qualification.
• Solid understanding of GLP, CQV/CSV concepts, data integrity, and regulated documentation practices.
• Experience coordinating laboratory or facility relocations (QC, hospital, or R&D labs).
• Ability to interact with senior scientific stakeholders and challenge technical requirements where needed.
• Strong project coordination skills with risk‑based decision‑making.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and internal stakeholders.

Nice to have:

• French language skills (strong plus).
• Experience in R&D facility management.
• Previous work as QC Manager, CQV Manager, or Facility Manager.
• Experience with SAP or equipment lifecycle management tools.
• Experience in change management within scientific environments.
• Experience moving or consolidating complex lab infrastructures, even at smaller scale.

Why PM Group?

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