Deputy CQV Manager for Pharma Facility Startup (Hybrid)

First Point Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group in Houston, TX seeks a Deputy Commissioning Manager to support CQV in a cGMP pharmaceutical facility. On-site or hybrid work model with strong leadership in commissioning from mechanical completion through startup.

The role requires extensive experience in CQV, regulatory alignment with FDA/EU GMP, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Operations to ensure readiness and documented compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 10+ years in industrial commissioning or CQV.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience supporting large capital projects ($200M+).
• Strong background in commissioning through qualification and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing commissioning strategies, procedures, and execution plans.
• Coordinate daily commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, utilities, automation, and process systems.
• Lead discipline engineers and commissioning teams to meet safety and startup milestones.
• Support commissioning schedules, resource planning, and turnover priorities.
• Run commissioning meetings and provide clear status updates.

Skills

CQV methodologies

cGMP compliance

System turnover

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE preferred

Job description

First Point Group in Houston, TX seeks a Deputy Commissioning Manager to support CQV in a cGMP pharmaceutical facility. On-site or hybrid work model with strong leadership in commissioning from mechanical completion through startup.

The role requires extensive experience in CQV, regulatory alignment with FDA/EU GMP, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Operations to ensure readiness and documented compliance.