Pharmaceutical Specialist

Rize Recruitment GmbH; Alzey; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RIZE Deutschland is seeking Senior CQV Engineers and CQV Leads with significant pharmaceutical manufacturing experience to drive commissioning, qualification and validation activities in Alzey, Germany. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure GMP compliance during critical project phases toward commercial production in 2027.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in CQV within pharma, senior leadership with 8-10+ years, and the ability to work independently on major facility expansions

Qualifications

• 5+ years' CQV experience within pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Senior leads ideally 8-10+ years.
• Experience supporting new-build facilities or major expansions.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, qualification protocols and pharmaceutical equipment.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate technical workstreams.
• Fluent English – German language skills are NOT required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute commissioning and qualification activities.
• Prepare, review and execute CQV protocols and technical documentation.
• Work closely with engineering teams, equipment suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Manage deviations, technical issues and equipment handovers.
• Ensure compliance with EU GMP standards, including Annex 1 and Annex 15.

Skills

CQV experience

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

GMP knowledge

Independent coordination

English fluency

Job description

Senior CQV Engineers & C&Q Leads with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience

Location: Alzey, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (Southwest Germany, near Mainz and Frankfurt)

The Opportunity

RIZE Deutschland is recruiting experienced CQV Engineers and C&Q Leads for a major, state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing project in Alzey, Germany.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile pharmaceutical development during its critical commissioning, qualification and validation phase, supporting the transition towards commercial production in 2027.

We are particularly interested in specialists with experience in:

• Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q/CQV) – Pharmaceutical facilities, equipment and utilities
• Clean Utilities – PW, WFI, Clean Steam and CIP/SIP systems
• HVAC & Cleanrooms – Commissioning, qualification and GMP compliance
• Fill & Finish – Aseptic filling, formulation, inspection and packaging equipment
• Validation – FAT, SAT, DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ protocols

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute commissioning and qualification activities.
• Prepare, review and execute CQV protocols and technical documentation.
• Work closely with engineering teams, equipment suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Manage deviations, technical issues and equipment handovers.
• Ensure compliance with EU GMP standards, including Annex 1 and Annex 15.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' CQV experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing; senior leads ideally 8-10+ years.
• Experience supporting new-build pharmaceutical facilities or major manufacturing expansions.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, qualification protocols and pharmaceutical equipment.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate technical workstreams.
• Fluent English – German language skills are NOT required.