Clean Utilities Lead

Discover International; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 102,786 - 159,889; Full time

Job summary

Discover International is seeking a Clean Utilities Lead to manage sterile fill-finish projects in Germany, focusing on aseptic manufacturing utilities, WFI, clean steam, GMP interfaces, and cleanrooms.

You will coordinate design, construction, commissioning, CQV, and interfaces with EPCMV teams, vendors, and client stakeholders, ensuring GMP compliance and hygienic design. Proficiency in German and English is required, with willingness to travel for project requirements.

Qualifications

• Fluent German and English required for coordinating with diverse teams.
• Experience in clean utilities engineering within pharma, biotech or life sciences settings.
• Knowledge of hygienic design and GMP utility systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clean utilities scope for sterile fill-finish and aseptic projects.
• Support design and delivery of WFI, purified water, clean steam, process gases, CIP/SIP and related GMP utilities.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with process equipment, HVAC, cleanrooms, automation, CQV and construction teams.
• Review P&IDs, URS, layouts, specifications, vendor packages and technical deliverables.
• Support integration of utilities with vial filling lines, isolators/RABS, washers and related systems.
• Manage technical queries, design reviews, vendor coordination and project actions.
• Ensure clean utilities design and installation align with GMP, Annex 1 and hygienic design requirements.
• Support FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, qualification readiness and handover.
• Collaborate with EPCMV teams, equipment vendors, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Provide clear technical updates and issue resolution throughout project delivery.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

Job description

Clean Utilities Lead – Sterile Fill-Finish Projects

Location: Germany

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech Engineering

An exciting opportunity to join an international engineering organisation delivering complex pharmaceutical and biotech projects across Europe and globally.

We are looking for a Clean Utilities Lead to support sterile manufacturing projects in Germany, with a focus on aseptic fill-finish, vial production, GMP utilities, cleanrooms and process equipment interfaces. This role is suited to someone who can lead clean utilities design and delivery, coordinate technical interfaces, and support project execution across design, construction, commissioning and CQV phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead clean utilities scope for sterile fill-finish and aseptic manufacturing projects.
• Support design and delivery of WFI, purified water, clean steam, process gases, compressed air, CIP/SIP and related GMP utility systems.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with process equipment, HVAC, cleanrooms, automation, CQV and construction teams.
• Review P&IDs, URS, layouts, specifications, vendor packages and technical deliverables.
• Support integration of utilities with vial filling lines, isolators/RABS, washers, depyrogenation tunnels, lyophilisers, cappers, inspection and packaging systems.
• Manage technical queries, design reviews, vendor coordination, risks, changes and project actions.
• Ensure clean utilities design and installation align with GMP, Annex 1, hygienic design, EHS, quality and client requirements.
• Support FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, qualification readiness and handover.
• Work closely with EPCMV teams, equipment vendors, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Provide clear technical updates and support issue resolution throughout project delivery.

Requirements

• Clean utilities engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences projects.
• Experience supporting sterile, aseptic, fill-finish, vial or GMP manufacturing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of WFI, purified water, clean steam, process gases, compressed air, CIP/SIP and distribution systems.
• Good understanding of P&IDs, URS, specifications, layouts, vendor documentation and GMP utility design.
• Understanding of cleanroom environments, contamination control, hygienic design and classified areas.
• Experience coordinating with process, HVAC, automation, CQV, construction and vendor teams.
• Ability to support projects across design, construction, commissioning and qualification interfaces.
• Strong technical coordination, documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent German and English required.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.

Clean Utilities | EPCMV | Sterile Manufacturing | Fill-Finish | Aseptic Processing | WFI | Purified Water | Clean Steam | Process Gases | Compressed Air | CIP/SIP | GMP Utilities | P&IDs | URS | Hygienic Design | Cleanrooms | Annex 1 | CQV Interface | Vendor Coordination | German | English