CQV Manager (non-sterile)

Location: Belgium
Contract: 6-12 months (strong likelihood of extension or permanent transition)
Start date: ASAP

Overview

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Belgium is seeking an experienced CQV Manager to support ongoing site activities within a non-sterile manufacturing environment (including semi-solids and/or oral dosage forms).

This is a hands-on, site-facing role where priorities can shift quickly. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that commissioning, qualification, and validation activities remain aligned with both project timelines and operational demands.

This opportunity is well suited to a consultant who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving problems on the ground, and is open to transitioning into a longer-term or permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) activities across equipment, utilities, and facilities
• Act as a key point of contact on site, ensuring validation activities support production and project needs
• Manage and execute IQ/OQ/PQ activities, including protocol development, review, and approval
• Adapt validation plans in response to changing priorities, urgent needs, and operational constraints
• Drive issue resolution related to validation, including deviations, CAPAs, and requalification activities
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, QA, Production) to ensure alignment
• Support or oversee cleaning validation and process validation activities where required
• Ensure all activities comply with GMP and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in CQV / Validation leadership roles within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• Strong background in non-sterile manufacturing environments (e.g. OSD, semi-solids, liquids)
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Equipment qualification
  • Utilities and facilities (e.g. HVAC, water systems)
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, changing environments with shifting priorities
• Experience dealing with unexpected validation challenges impacting operations
• Strong stakeholder management and on-site problem-solving mindset
• Experience with cleaning validation and/or process validation is highly desirable
• Fluent in English (French/Dutch is a plus depending on site)

Additional Information

• The role is initially offered on a contract basis (6-12 months)
• There is a strong possibility to transition into a permanent position
• Ideal for consultants open to either long-term contracting or interim-to-perm opportunities