Deputy CQV & Commissioning Manager

Smart Synergies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time telework

In-person 3 days/week

Job summary

Smart Synergies seeks a Deputy Commissioning Manager to oversee CQV activities for a cGMP pharmaceutical facility. You will coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA, Validation, and Operations to ensure safe commissioning, robust documentation, and a smooth transition to Qualification and Operations.

This part-time telework role requires at least three days in-person weekly at the office or project site, and demands leadership of commissioning strategies, multidisciplinary collaboration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10 years of industrial commissioning, startup, CQV, or facility operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience supporting large capital projects.
• Experience with commissioning through qualification and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning strategies and plans.
• Coordinate day-to-day commissioning across multiple disciplines.
• Lead commissioning teams to milestones safely and efficiently.
• Manage schedules, resources, and system turnover priorities.
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and provide status updates.
• Coordinate CQV planning and readiness reviews.
• Ensure documentation supports regulatory expectations.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Effective communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Problem solving

Role modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

PE registration preferred

Job description

Smart Synergies seeks a Deputy Commissioning Manager to oversee CQV activities for a cGMP pharmaceutical facility. You will coordinate with Engineering, Construction, QA, Validation, and Operations to ensure safe commissioning, robust documentation, and a smooth transition to Qualification and Operations.

This part-time telework role requires at least three days in-person weekly at the office or project site, and demands leadership of commissioning strategies, multidisciplinary collaboration,