Senior CQV Scheduler - Life Sciences

NPAworldwide; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide client seeks a Senior CQV Scheduler for life science and manufacturing projects in the United States. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing commissioning and validation schedules, coordinating with construction, project controls, and compliance teams to align with regulatory and project requirements.

This full-time role requires CQV/system turnover experience, proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project, and strong knowledge of GxP environments and validation

Qualifications

• Scheduling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing.
• CQV or system turnover experience on major capital projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of GxP environments and validation workflows.
• Experience with Greenfield or Brownfield facilities ($100M–$1B).

Responsibilities

• Create and manage detailed CQV schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, automation, and CQV milestones.
• Track FAT/SAT, commissioning readiness, and documentation workflows.
• Ensure schedules reflect regulatory requirements and audit readiness.

Skills

Scheduling experience in pharma/bioteh

CQV / system turnover

Primavera P6

MS Project

GxP/compliance knowledge

Automation exposure (DeltaV PLCs)

Tools

DeltaV

PLCs

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a leading global construction consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex and iconic large-scale capital projects. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, they are truly at the forefront of their industry.

Job Description

CQV Scheduler Life Sciences

About The Company

Our client is a leading global construction consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex and iconic large-scale capital projects. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, they are truly at the forefront of their industry.

We are currently seeking a talented full-time Senior CQV Scheduler for Life Science and Manufacturing projects.

Role

The Senior CQV Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing commissioning, qualification, and validation schedules for largescale life science capital projects. This role partners closely with construction managers, project controls, and compliance teams to ensure system turnover and validation activities align with regulatory and project requirements.

Responsibilities

Schedule Development & Management

• Create and manage detailed CQV schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Break down all systems and equipment into System Boundary/Turnover Packages.
• Sequence commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, cleaning validation, and regulatory readiness tasks.

Integration Across Workstreams

• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, automation, and CQV milestones.
• Track FAT/SAT, mechanical completion, commissioning readiness, and documentation workflows.
• Maintain logic ties and dependencies to ensure accurate critical path.

Progress Tracking & Reporting

• Update weekly with field teams to capture real progress.
• Analyze schedule delays and forecast impacts.
• Prepare reports for project leadership, quality, and regulatory stakeholders.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure schedules reflect FDA, EMA, EU Annex 15, and ISPE requirements.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation sequencing is correct.

Qualifications

• Scheduling experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with CQV or system turnover on major capital projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of GxP environments, system boundaries, and validation workflows.
• Experience with Greenfield or Brownfield facility projects ($100M$1B+).
• Exposure to automation (DeltaV, PLCs), clean utilities, downstream/upstream processes.
• Project Controls or Engineering background.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Full-time position with competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Opportunity to work in a client-facing role delivering significant and impactful capital projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity for growth in your career

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We select candidates based on their qualifications and experience, without consideration of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Salary Type

Annual Salary

Salary Min

$ 140000

Salary Max

$ 170000

Currency Type

USD