CQV Project Manager – Life Sciences Validation

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS is seeking a Project Manager of CQV to lead commissioning and validation efforts for life sciences facilities. The role oversees multiple projects, mentors teams, and serves as the IPS client liaison to ensure on-time, compliant delivery.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, creating C/Q/V documents, and coordinating field activities such as FATs/SATs. Significant travel and strong GMP/validation knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device Design, Construction, Commissioning, Validation, or QA.
• Experience with Risk-Based Approach to Commissioning and Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the successful delivery of commissioning and compliance projects.
• Leads multiple concurrent projects on behalf of IPS.
• IPS point of contact to the client for overall project delivery and status reporting.
• Develop project schedules, deliverable tracking reports, and scope adjustment notices.
• Support, mentor, and guide commissioning/validation specialists and project leaders.
• Assist in proposal development and scope definition, including cost budgets.
• Write and manage C/Q/V documents (Master Plans, Protocols, SOPs, etc.).
• Walkdown and verification of system drawings (P&IDs, as-built).
• Prepare data packages and reports for completed C/Q/V activities.

Skills

Project Management

Risk-Based Approach

GMP/Validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Project Delivery or related discipline

Job description

IPS is seeking a Project Manager of CQV to lead commissioning and validation efforts for life sciences facilities. The role oversees multiple projects, mentors teams, and serves as the IPS client liaison to ensure on-time, compliant delivery.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, creating C/Q/V documents, and coordinating field activities such as FATs/SATs. Significant travel and strong GMP/validation knowledge are required.