Junior C&Q Manager (Biopharma Upstream Equipment)

MMR Consulting; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MMR Consulting is seeking a C&Q Manager to join our life sciences projects in the USA. You will lead commissioning, qualification and validation activities for upstream bioprocess equipment and related process facilities, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires 1–3 years of pharma/biotech CQV experience, strong English communication, and the ability to manage protocols and reports. Travel to client sites may be necessary, with a focus on compliance and quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Years of experience: 1-3 years in commissioning, qualification or validation in pharma/biotech.
• Knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, Change Controls, Validation.
• Experience with development and execution of validation projects; risk-based approaches are a plus.
• Experience with biotech process equipment (upstream bioprocess equipment, bioreactors, fermentation, downstream) is required.
• Experience with qualification/validation of PCS/SCADA systems and building automation is a plus.
• Experience with URS/DQ/RTMs, CPPs, VPPs, FATs, SATs, IOQs, NCRs, and final reports.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for commissioning, qualification and start-up of life science equipment and facilities.
• Lead development of key qualification deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead qualification processes (VPP, Risk Assessments, RTM, DQ, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ) as appropriate.
• Prepare protocols, execute protocols, summarize data and finalize reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings to drive project progress and decisions.
• Travel may be required for client meetings, FATs or vendor visits.
• Support client relations, project scheduling and budgeting.
• Visit construction and installation sites following safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by client or MMR.

Skills

English proficiency

Multitasking

Physical ability

Education

Science degree or equivalent (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Biochemical/Electromechanical)

Job description

MMR Consulting is seeking a C&Q Manager to join our life sciences projects in the USA. You will lead commissioning, qualification and validation activities for upstream bioprocess equipment and related process facilities, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires 1–3 years of pharma/biotech CQV experience, strong English communication, and the ability to manage protocols and reports. Travel to client sites may be necessary, with a focus on compliance and quality deliverables.