Senior C&Q Program Manager

SSOE; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company matching

Professional development and licensure

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) Manager in the United States to lead a team delivering commissioning, qualification, and validation services for pharma, biotech, medical devices, and related sectors. You will interface with project managers, discipline leads, suppliers, and client QA to guide project execution and client satisfaction.

This role emphasizes leadership, business development, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on cGMP compliance and quality

Qualifications

• Experience leading C&Q programs and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, HVAC, WFI, clean steam, and process equipment.
• Deep understanding of cGMP, FDA/EMA expectations, GAMP, and industry best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of C&Q engineers and specialists.
• Oversee workload distribution and resource planning for concurrent projects.
• Develop staff through training, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure projects stay within scope and budget.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as primary client contact.
• Provide expert guidance on IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT and risk-based approaches.
• Interface with project managers, suppliers, contractors, and client QA.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

IQ/OQ/PQ

Client interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PE license preferred

Tools

Veeva Vault

Teamcenter

KNEAT

ValGenesis

Job description

SSOE is seeking a Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) Manager in the United States to lead a team delivering commissioning, qualification, and validation services for pharma, biotech, medical devices, and related sectors. You will interface with project managers, discipline leads, suppliers, and client QA to guide project execution and client satisfaction.

This role emphasizes leadership, business development, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on cGMP compliance and quality