CQV Manager

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

Job summary

ALTEN in Switzerland is seeking a CQV Manager to lead Commissioning, Qualification & Validation for a large-scale CAPEX program in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will define CQV strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure delivery of validation milestones.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in CQV/Validation in pharma/biotech, strong GMP/cGMP knowledge, and CAPEX project experience; fluent English is required, German a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CQV/Validation/Engineering or Project Management in pharma/biotech.
• GMP/cGMP knowledge essential; CAPEX project experience.
• Experience leading CQV/Validation activities in regulated environments.
• English fluent; German a plus.
• Familiar with sterile manufacturing, Fill & Finish.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CQV

Validation

Project Management

Engineering

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Continuous improvement

Education

MSc/Bachelor’s in Engineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

DeltaV

NEAT

Job description

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.