CQV Lead: GMP Lab Equipment Qualification (On-Site)

Cagents; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI seeks an experienced CQV Lead to drive qualification and validation activities for laboratory and benchtop equipment within a GMP environment. You will lead critical qualification projects, collaborating with Quality, Engineering, Validation, and Laboratory teams to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

You will provide technical leadership across the equipment lifecycle—from installation and qualification through ongoing compliance and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience leading CQV or validation activities in pharma/biotech/medical device environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and qualification lifecycle principles.
• Proven ability to author and review qualification protocols and reports.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory/benchtop equipment qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, qualification and validation activities for lab equipment in GMP environments.
• Develop and execute IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and final reports.
• Support introduction of new lab equipment ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Coordinate activities with Quality, Operations, Laboratory, Engineering and external vendors.
• Manage deviations, change controls, CAPAs and investigations related to qualified equipment.
• Ensure ongoing validation state through reviews, requalification and lifecycle management.
• Provide technical guidance to CQV engineers and validation teams.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections.
• Identify and implement process improvements for qualification efficiency.

Skills

CQV leadership

GMP qualification lifecycle

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Technical mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering or Life Sciences degree

Job description

CAI seeks an experienced CQV Lead to drive qualification and validation activities for laboratory and benchtop equipment within a GMP environment. You will lead critical qualification projects, collaborating with Quality, Engineering, Validation, and Laboratory teams to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

You will provide technical leadership across the equipment lifecycle—from installation and qualification through ongoing compliance and continuous improvement