Commissioning & Qualification Lead

Valspec; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Premium medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Performance incentives

Job summary

Valspec—a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services—offers commissioning and qualification of computerized systems for clients in the Life Sciences industry. We are seeking an experienced C&Q Lead to provide program-level leadership for a major East Coast greenfield pharma expansion.

This high-visibility owner's-agent role oversees CQV strategy across multiple facilities and workstreams, coordinating managers and cross-functional teams to drive governance, planning, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading CQV programs in pharma/biotech.
• Experience with Validation Master Plans and owner-side delivery.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Establish CQV governance and execution strategy for a multi-facility program
• Lead program-level planning, reporting, and milestone tracking
• Coordinate CQV managers and cross-functional stakeholder groups
• Support executive-level decision-making and issue resolution

Skills

CQV leadership

Program governance

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Owner-side delivery

Tools

Validation Master Plans

Job description

Valspec—a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services—provides commissioning and qualification of computerized systems for clients in the Life Sciences industry. Established in 1999, Valspec's mission is to provide a wide spectrum of services that help its clients meet their capital project and lifecycle maintenance goals.

Valspec's projects are critical to the industry, and to the people who rely on its products. Many projects ensure that life-changing drugs are available to those who need them; others streamline production to meet demand at a lower cost, allowing for the discovery of new and innovative therapies.

Overall C&Q Lead — East Coast (Greenfield Pharma/Biotech Program)

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced C&Q Lead to provide program-level leadership for a major greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion on the East Coast. This is a high-visibility owner's-agent role overseeing commissioning and qualification strategy across multiple facilities and workstreams.

What You'll Do

• Establish CQV governance and execution strategy for a multi-facility program
• Lead program-level planning, reporting, and milestone tracking
• Coordinate CQV managers and cross-functional stakeholder groups
• Support executive-level decision-making and issue resolutionAct as owner's agent across vendor selection and deliverable management

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years leading CQV programs on large capital pharma, biotech, or advanced manufacturing projects
• Experience with Validation Master Plans, cross-discipline program management, and owner-side project delivery
• Comfortable operating across utilities, facilities, equipment, and automation validation
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Location:

East Coast (site-specific details shared during interview process)

Why Join Valspec?

At Valspec, we offer more than just a job — we provide a career experience rooted in a standout culture, collaborative environment, and a strong sense of ownership. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every team member has a stake in our success, fostering a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. We also offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Premium medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Unique performance incentives
• And more — all designed to support your growth, well-being, and future.

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is prioritized, and your success is shared.

When receiving e-mails from a Proconex or Valspec recruiter, you will only receive e-mails from addresses ending in @proconexdirect.com, @proconex.net or @valspec.net. Any other domains are impersonations and should be ignored.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Valspec. Valspec will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Valspec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.