Lead CQV Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$100K — $120K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; STEM, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
  • 8+ years of CQV/validation experience in pharma or biotech.
  • Strong hands-on execution with process equipment (bioreactors, filtration, chromatography, UF).
  • Proven experience in leading validation teams or shift-based execution efforts.
  • Strong GMP/GDP knowledge.
  • Experience with eVal (required); ValGenesis is a plus.
  • Familiarity with temperature mapping (Ellab experience is a plus).

Responsibilities

  • Lead second shift CQV execution activities across multiple systems and workstreams.
  • Coordinate daily execution priorities to recover schedule delays and maintain timelines.
  • Interface with QA, Engineering, and Operations to swiftly resolve issues.
  • Oversee execution of IQ/OQ protocols and operational verification activities.
  • Support and review drawing walkdowns, equipment and component verification, and Materials of Construction (MOC) and weld verifications.
  • Provide oversight for temperature mapping and validation activities.
  • Drive the identification, escalation, and resolution of deviations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiencies.
  • Career growth potential within a leading pharma/biotech organization.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge equipment and technologies.
  • Chance to make a significant impact on quality assurance and compliance standards.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
  • Lead second shift CQV execution activities across multiple systems and workstreams.
  • Coordinate daily execution priorities to recover schedule slippage and maintain timelines.
  • Interface with QA, Engineering, and Operations to resolve issues in real time
  • Oversee execution of IQ/OQ protocols and operational verification activities.
  • Support and review:
  • Drawing walkdowns.
  • Equipment and component verification.
  • Materials of Construction (MOC) and weld verification.
  • Provide oversight for temperature mapping and validation activities.
  • Support SIP/CIP and related cycle development activities as needed.
  • Ensure all documentation meets GMP/GDP and audit-ready standards.
  • Drive deviation identification, escalation, and resolution.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required (STEM degree, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering preferred).
  • 8+ years of CQV/validation experience in pharma or biotech.
  • Strong hands-on execution background with process equipment (bioreactors, filtration, chromatography, UF).
  • Proven experience leading validation teams or shift-based execution efforts.
  • Strong GMP/GDP knowledge.
  • Experience with eVal (required), ValGenesis a plus.
  • Experience with temperature mapping (Ellab a plus).

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