CQ Lead Warehouse & Packaging (Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences)

kingsforce management services pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsforce Management Services Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced CQV professional to lead commissioning activities for pharmaceutical facilities in Singapore. You will develop CQV strategies, coordinate multiple EPCM teams, and ensure C&Q documentation is accurate and aligned across systems.

The role demands extensive field CQV/C&Q execution experience, strong knowledge of cGMP, and the ability to manage tight deadlines with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Process or related discipline.
• Professional or technical qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong field CQV/C&Q execution experience.
• Extensive experience in packaging and/or warehouse systems.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge and experience with cGMP requirements.
• Familiarity with Risk-Based Validation methodologies.
• Experience working with EPCM contractors, equipment vendors and third-party contractors.
• Strong project coordination and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively under strict project deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Execute C&Q activities per the Commissioning & Qualification Execution Plan and supporting plans.
• Develop C&Q strategies and procedures supporting the assigned scope.
• Lead planning and execution of commissioning activities for allocated areas and systems.
• Lead and coordinate C&Q activities involving EPCM teams, Engineering, Operations and external vendors/contractors.
• Support the development and maintenance of the C&Q schedule.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling with supporting disciplines including HSE, Automation, Electrical, Instrumentation, Operations and Engineering.
• Guide preparation of C&Q documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and alignment across systems.
• Lead preparation activities including start-up planning, procurement and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate with vendors on C&Q execution activities.
• Lead C&Q coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Report C&Q status, progress and issues during project stakeholder meetings.
• Review and approve CQV test scripts.
• Ensure discrepancies are appropriately reviewed, approved and tracked in accordance with the C&Q execution plan.
• Coordinate remediation activities and follow up on outstanding deficiencies.
• Support change control activities, ensuring impacts on cost, schedule and compliance are properly assessed.
• Ensure C&Q milestones are completed in accordance with the baseline project schedule.
• Ensure field C&Q execution is carried out safely and in accordance with site EHS requirements.
• Liaise with EPCM partners and vendors on design and construction issues.
• Participate in construction walk-downs and snagging activities for Mechanical Completion.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout C&Q execution.
• Support regulatory and inspection readiness for the assigned process areas.

Skills

CQV execution

Project coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

cGMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

About our client

Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical company.

About the role

• Ensure C&Q activities are executed in accordance with the Commissioning & Qualification Execution Plan and supporting plans.
• Develop C&Q strategies and procedures supporting the assigned scope.
• Lead the planning and execution of commissioning activities for allocated areas and systems.
• Lead and coordinate C&Q activities involving EPCM teams, Engineering, Operations and external vendors/contractors.
• Support the development and maintenance of the C&Q schedule.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling with supporting disciplines including HSE, Automation, Electrical, Instrumentation, Operations and Engineering.
• Guide preparation of C&Q documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and alignment across systems.
• Lead preparation activities including start-up planning, procurement and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate with vendors on C&Q execution activities.
• Lead C&Q coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Report C&Q status, progress and issues during project stakeholder meetings.
• Review and approve CQV test scripts.
• Ensure discrepancies are appropriately reviewed, approved and tracked in accordance with the C&Q execution plan.
• Coordinate remediation activities and follow up on outstanding deficiencies.
• Support change control activities, ensuring impacts on cost, schedule and compliance are properly assessed.
• Ensure C&Q milestones are completed in accordance with the baseline project schedule.
• Ensure field C&Q execution is carried out safely and in accordance with site EHS requirements.
• Liaise with EPCM partners and vendors on design and construction issues.
• Participate in construction walk-downs and snagging activities for Mechanical Completion.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout C&Q execution.
• Support regulatory and inspection readiness for the assigned process areas.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Process or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional or technical qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Strong field CQV/C&Q execution experience.
• Extensive experience in packaging and/or warehouse systems.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge and experience with cGMP requirements.
• Familiarity with Risk-Based Validation methodologies.
• Experience working with EPCM contractors, equipment vendors and third-party contractors.
• Strong project coordination and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively under strict project deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English.

Other

• Employment Type: Project-based contract role
• Work Schedule: 5 days per week
• Location: Tuas, Singapore