Senior CIP CQV Engineer – Pharma Validation

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

Job summary

EFOR in Limerick, Ireland, seeks a CIP CQV Lead to manage commissioning, qualification and validation activities for CIP systems across the pharmaceutical project.

You will plan, coordinate and execute robust CIP solutions in compliance with EU GMP and FDA standards, lead CQV activities, review documentation, manage vendors, train site personnel and collaborate with engineering, operations and QA for on-time CQV delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ CQV experience with CIP systems in pharma/biotech.
• Strong knowledge of EU GMP, FDA regulations, and CIP industry standards.
• Excellent documentation, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CQV activities for all CIP systems across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review CQV docs: protocols, reports, risk assessments, traceability matrices.
• Manage vendor engagement for CIP equipment and instrumentation.
• Develop CIP system qualification strategy aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Support integration of CIP into facility control strategies.
• Lead troubleshooting and deviation management during commissioning and qualification.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and QA for timely CQV execution.
• Train and mentor site personnel on CIP qualification requirements.

Skills

CQV leadership

GMP knowledge

Documentation

Project coordination

Vendor management

CQV processes

Leadership

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences

Tools

Traceability matrices

CQV protocols

Job description

EFOR in Limerick, Ireland, seeks a CIP CQV Lead to manage commissioning, qualification and validation activities for CIP systems across the pharmaceutical project.

You will plan, coordinate and execute robust CIP solutions in compliance with EU GMP and FDA standards, lead CQV activities, review documentation, manage vendors, train site personnel and collaborate with engineering, operations and QA for on-time CQV delivery.