CQV Practice Lead

About the Role

We are a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in the life sciences sector, with a strong foothold in CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation). As part of our strategic development, we are looking for a CQV Practice Lead , a seasoned expert who can lead delivery , drive innovation , support business development , and mentor teams , all while staying actively involved in high-value client projects. This role is ideal for someone who wants to combine technical excellence and leadership in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment — and play a key role in scaling a core activity of our business.

Your Mission:

As CQV Practice Lead, you will:

• Lead and deliver high-impact CQV projects in GMP environments (biotech, pharma etc.).
• Analyse RFPs and client requirements to define scope, break down workload, and estimate effort & resource needs; translate these into detailed project plans and timelines.
• Perform risk assessment and contingency planning, build cost models, and shape competitive pricing strategies that balance client value and margin targets.
• Act as a senior expert and trusted advisor for our clients during audits, qualification strategies, and regulatory interactions.
• Respond to RFPs , sizing the project, define technical approaches, and build innovative, value-driven proposals in close collaboration with sales.
• Assemble and guide consulting teams , ensuring project excellence in terms of quality, compliance, timelines, and budgets.
• Contribute to pre-sales by attending client meetings, understanding needs, and shaping tailored CQV project scopes.
• Build and structure the CQV offer/practice internally — from methodology to tools to delivery models.
• Act as a mentor and reference for junior and mid-level consultants in the practice.

What We’re Looking For:

• Engineering degree or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation).
• Solid track record in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries , in GMP-compliant projects.
• Proven experience as CQV Lead, CQV Manager, or Project Manager , with both execution and strategic exposure.
• Strong technical foundation in CQV processes (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, etc.), risk-based validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse client requirements and translate them into clear scopes of work and deliverables.
• Proven experience in estimating effort and resources for CQV projects , including workload sizing and team composition.
• Skilled in building detailed project plans, defining timelines, and managing interdependencies between project phases.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and integrating contingency plans into project approaches and pricing.
• Comfortable developing pricing strategies and cost models , balancing competitiveness, and margin targets.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, from conceptual and basic design through detailed engineering, construction, and into CQV phases.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage clients, present solutions, and drive teams.
• Business-oriented mindset & client-centric approach
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure high-quality results.
• Languages: Fluent English, professional French and/or German.

About us

• Human-sized company with great colleagues from a large diversity of cultural and professional backgrounds
• Open and transparent culture : We foster honest communication, active listening, and continuous feedback.
• Work as a TEAM where every member is valued and appreciated
• Real impact on projects and clients : You’re at the heart of the action — your ideas influence strategy and outcomes, within an international and multicultural environment.
• Direct access to leadership and strong internal visibility : A flat structure with no unnecessary layers — your voice truly matters.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities via internal or external training and workshops
• Competitive salary package in line with industry practice together with exceptional employment benefits

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Engineering, and Science

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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