CQV Lead (Laboratory Instruments)

United Pharma; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma is seeking a senior specialist to lead the coordination and execution of a large laboratory equipment deployment initiative within our pharmaceutical research and manufacturing environment. You will oversee onboarding activities, work with vendors and cross-functional teams, and ensure systems are installed, qualified, and operational per project requirements.

The ideal candidate will balance technical understanding with leadership responsibilities, manage vendor resources, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with analytical laboratory equipment in pharmaceutical or highly regulated environments.
• Proven leadership and vendor management to coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive project execution.
• Strong understanding of equipment qualification, commissioning, validation, or related laboratory implementation processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding activities and installations of laboratory equipment.
• Lead cross-functional teams including automation personnel and vendors to drive project milestones.
• Ensure equipment is installed, qualified, and operational per project requirements and timelines.

Skills

Equipment deployment

Vendor management

Project leadership

Job description

This position will lead the coordination and execution of a large laboratory equipment deployment initiative within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and research environment. The successful candidate will oversee equipment onboarding activities, work closely with vendors and cross-functional teams, and ensure laboratory systems are installed, qualified, and operational according to project requirements. This role requires balancing technical understanding with leadership responsibilities, including managing vendor resources and facilitating communication between subject matter experts, automation teams, and equipment providers. The position is ideal for a professional with extensive experience supporting laboratory startup, expansion, or equipment commissioning programs.

Required Skills

• :Significant experience with analytical laboratory equipment in pharmaceutical or highly regulated environments, including exposure to equipment installation and startup activities
• .Proven people leadership and vendor management experience, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive project execution
• .Strong understanding of equipment qualification, commissioning, validation, or related laboratory implementation processes

Nice to Hav

• e:Experience with KNEAT documentation and qualification workflow
• s.Exposure to process equipment such as TFF systems, bioreactors, or related manufacturing technologie
• s.Experience with GMARS or computerised maintenance/asset management system

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