Life Sciences CQV Project Manager - Onsite NC

Valspec; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP company

Premium medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Valspec is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation projects within pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing environments in Sanford, NC. The role combines hands-on CQV knowledge with project leadership to own validation execution, manage timelines, and ensure systems are GMP-ready for production.

Location: Sanford, NC — 100% onsite initially, with potential for hybrid flexibility later.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or other regulated facilities.
• Hands-on experience leading commissioning efforts for GMP facilities and related systems.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, GMP turnover and documentation expectations.
• Ability to manage priorities and communicate clearly with stakeholders in a fast-paced project.
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, construction teams, quality groups, validation teams, and operations personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities across utilities, process equipment, automation systems, HVAC, and facility infrastructure.
• Develop commissioning strategies, plans, schedules, system boundaries, turnover packages, and resource needs in alignment with project scope and GMP expectations.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality, validation, operations, vendors, and contractors to support a smooth transition from construction through commissioning and into qualification.
• Review, approve, and manage commissioning documentation, protocols, test scripts, reports, punch lists, issue logs, and turnover deliverables.
• Identify risks, resolve commissioning issues, support change management, and elevate concerns that could impact schedule, safety, quality, or compliance.
• Promote a strong site culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration.

Skills

CQV knowledge

Project leadership

GMP understanding

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Valspec is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation projects within pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing environments in Sanford, NC. The role combines hands-on CQV knowledge with project leadership to own validation execution, manage timelines, and ensure systems are GMP-ready for production.

Location: Sanford, NC — 100% onsite initially, with potential for hybrid flexibility later.