CQV Manager

ALTEN; Wallis; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN in Switzerland is seeking a CQV Manager for a major pharmaceutical expansion project. You will lead Commissioning, Qualification & Validation activities for a large-scale CAPEX program in a highly regulated environment.

The role requires a MSc/Bachelor in Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5+ years in CQV/Validation, strong GMP knowledge, and English fluency; German is a plus. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Project Management.

Qualifications

• MSc/Bachelor’s in Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in CQV, Validation, Engineering, or Project Management (pharma/biotech).
• Strong GMP/cGMP knowledge and CAPEX project experience with CQV/Validation leadership.
• Fluent English required; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute CQV strategies aligned with GMP/cGMP standards.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Manage planning, resources, timelines, and risk mitigation for validation deliverables.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in CQV.

Skills

CQV strategies

GMP/cGMP

Leadership

Project management

Validation

Education

MSc/Bachelor’s in Engineering

MSc/Bachelor’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

DeltaV

NEAT

Job description

CQV Manager – Pharmaceutical Expansion Project (Switzerland)

Join a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion project in Switzerland as a CQV Manager. Lead Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) activities for a large-scale CAPEX program in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute CQV strategies aligned with GMP/cGMP standards.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Manage planning, resources, timelines, and risk mitigation for validation deliverables.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in CQV.

Your Profile:

• MSc/Bachelor’s in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in CQV, Validation, Engineering, or Project Management (pharma/biotech).
• Strong GMP/cGMP knowledge, CAPEX project experience, and leadership in CQV/Validation roles.
• Fluent English (required); German (advantage).
• Knowledge on sterile manufacturing, Fill & Finish, DeltaV, or NEAT environments are a plus.