CQV Engineer
| Work Location: | Bern, BE |
| Sector: | 💊 Pharmaceutique |
| Start Date: | 2026-01-25T00:00:00.0000000 |
| Type of Contract: | Consulting |
For one of our clients operating in a GMP-regulated Biopharma, we are seeking an experienced CQV Engineer to support Commissioning, Qualification and Validation activities across GMP systems and equipment.
This is a hands-on contracting role, suited for professionals who are comfortable taking ownership of CQV scopes in complex, fast-paced project environments.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of CQ execution activities related to the assigned GMP systems
- Complete required onboarding and training, and obtain access to all necessary software tools
- Review and understand defined changes, follow applicable SOPs, and define the CQ strategy, required changes and detailed test protocols
- Maintain full ownership of tasks, schedules and timelines for the relevant systems
- Ensure compliance with project protocols and standards related to:
- Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
- Quality standards, including GDP/GMP
- Commissioning and Qualification activities (IQ, OQ, Commissioning)
- Collaborate closely with vendors, suppliers, contractors and project Automation teams to ensure alignment of activities and timelines
- Proactively contribute to the creation, review and delivery of CQV documentation and outcomes for the assigned systems
- Identify, report and support the resolution of project issues, including management of punch lists and deviations
- Support project risk assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies
- Effectively prioritize and deliver tasks in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
Profile
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in CQV (IQ, OQ, Commissioning) within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- GMP Biopharma experience in designing and execution of IQ/OQ/Qualifying/reQ for Stainless Steel Media and/or Buffer tanks, specifically CIP/SIP, including scope reduction and optimization of CIP/SIP cooldown timelines
- Experience working with PCS / MES systems, preferably in Siemens-based environments
- Exposure to SCADA systems (Siemens PLC preferred)
- Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and FDA / industry expectations
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Fluent in English (German and/or French is a plus)