CQV Engineer – SPOC Utilities & HVAC 80-100% (m/f/d)

CH12 Lonza AG; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits - Visp

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp seeks a CQV Engineer – SPOC Utilities & HVAC to own qualification and validation activities for utilities and HVAC systems across their lifecycle. The role serves as the technical SME and main interface between CQV, Engineering, Operations, Plant Engineering, QA and Projects.

You will apply GMP/GxP knowledge, work independently, and support audits, CAPAs and lifecycle improvements in a site-based setting. German is advantageous and relocation support may be offered.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education (ETH, FH, HF) or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of relevant experience in Utilities, HVAC, commissioning, validation within a regulated GMP environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and/or pharmaceutical utilities, with a good understanding of their operation, critical parameters and qualification requirements.
• Solid knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to work independently, take ownership and make sound technical and compliance-related decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with other departments.
• A structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, combined with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of German is an advantage.
• A strong team player who is comfortable working in a cross‑functional environment while maintaining a high level of independence and accountability

Responsibilities

• Act as the CQV SPOC and SME for Utilities & HVAC systems, providing technical expertise and guidance across the organization.
• Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and maintenance of qualifications and requalifications throughout the system lifecycle.
• Assess qualification impacts from installations, modifications, changes, deviations, and lifecycle activities, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Prepare, review, and maintain CQV, Engineering, and GMP documentation in line with GxP requirements and internal procedures.
• Manage and support TCRs, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and other quality-related activities for Utilities & HVAC systems.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and project teams to deliver compliant solutions from design through qualification and operation.
• Support audits, inspections, continuous improvement initiatives, and decommissioning activities while maintaining system compliance and lifecycle requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Independent work

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & compliance focus

GMP/GxP knowledge

English fluency

German advantageous

Education

ETH/FH/HF or equivalent

Job description

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Join us in as a CQV Engineer – SPOC Utilities & HVAC in Visp. You will be the subject matter expert and primary point of contact within the CQV department for the qualification and validation of Utilities and HVAC systems. You will take ownership of the CQV activities related to these systems throughout their entire lifecycle and contribute significantly to ensuring their compliant, reliable and efficient operation. In this role, you will work independently while acting as a strong interface between CQV, Engineering, Operations, Plant Engineering, Quality Assurance and Project teams. You will combine strong technical expertise with a solid understanding of GMP requirements and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset. 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.

What you’ll get:

An agile career and dynamic working culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits in Visp can be found on: Benefits - Visp

What you’ll do:

• Act as the CQV SPOC and SME for Utilities & HVAC systems, providing technical expertise and guidance across the organization.
• Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and maintenance of qualifications and requalifications throughout the system lifecycle.
• Assess qualification impacts from installations, modifications, changes, deviations, and lifecycle activities, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Prepare, review, and maintain CQV, Engineering, and GMP documentation in line with GxP requirements and internal procedures.
• Manage and support TCRs, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and other quality-related activities for Utilities & HVAC systems.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and project teams to deliver compliant solutions from design through qualification and operation.
• Support audits, inspections, continuous improvement initiatives, and decommissioning activities while maintaining system compliance and lifecycle requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Completed technical education (ETH, FH, HF) or equivalent professional experience
• Several years of relevant experience in Utilities, HVAC, commissioning, validation within a regulated GMP environment
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and/or pharmaceutical utilities, with a good understanding of their operation, critical parameters and qualification requirements
• Solid knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements and regulatory expectations
• Proven ability to work independently, take ownership and make sound technical and compliance-related decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with other departments
• A structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, combined with a strong focus on quality and compliance
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of German is an advantage.
• A strong team player who is comfortable working in a cross‑functional environment while maintaining a high level of independence and accountability

About Lonza:

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.

Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together.

Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.

At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year.

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility.
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast‑moving environment.
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve.
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself.
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients.

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference.

Here, you will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We us the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us.

Be you.