CQV Lead: DeltaV & Spray Drying Expert

EFOR; Munster; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR seeks a seasoned CQV Lead to manage end-to-end Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing projects with DeltaV automation. Experience in spray dryer operations is highly preferred.

You will develop CQV documentation, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure GMP readiness for regulatory audits. The role requires strong knowledge of FDA/EMA/ICH guidelines, ISPE/GAMP5 standards, and hands-on DeltaV-controlled process qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
• 7+ years' CQV experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (API or secondary manufacturing).
• Proven leadership for commissioning and qualification of DeltaV-controlled processes.
• Hands-on spray drying experience with GMP relevance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for CQV activities on API processes, focusing on spray drying systems integrated with DeltaV automation.
• Develop, review, and execute CQV documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ, commissioning plans, traceability matrices, risk assessments).
• Lead commissioning and qualification for control systems, utilities, and GMP equipment.
• Author DeltaV documents (URS, FDS, SDS); manage FAT/SAT and change controls throughout CQV lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA/validation, operations, automation, and regulatory teams to align CQV with project deliverables.

Skills

CQV leadership

DeltaV automation

GMP knowledge

QA/validation

Regulatory compliance

FAT/SAT

Root cause analysis

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV DCS

ISPE/GAMP5

Job description

EFOR seeks a seasoned CQV Lead to manage end-to-end Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing projects with DeltaV automation. Experience in spray dryer operations is highly preferred.

You will develop CQV documentation, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure GMP readiness for regulatory audits. The role requires strong knowledge of FDA/EMA/ICH guidelines, ISPE/GAMP5 standards, and hands-on DeltaV-controlled process qualification.