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The CQV Supervisor is responsible for CQV planning and execution, lifecycle management, inspection readiness, quality system support, and continuous improvement of Engineering's CQV program.\nThis position is focused on Facilities, Utilities and Equipment CQV and does not own Process Validation activities managed by Technical Operations or Quality.\nCQV Program Leadership\nLeads Engineering's Facilities, Utilities and Equipment CQV Program and ensures qualified systems remain in a validated state throughout their operational lifecycle. \nDevelops and maintains the Equipment & Facility CQV schedule, establishing priorities and coordinating resources to support manufacturing, capital projects, requalification activities, and regulatory commitments. \nEstablishes appropriate commissioning and qualification strategies based on system criticality, intended use, risk, regulatory expectations, and company procedures. \nMaintains Engineering CQV procedures, standards, templates, and practices and ensures they remain aligned with current regulatory expectations and industry best practices. \nCommissioning, Qualification & Lifecycle Management\nPlans, coordinates, and oversees commissioning, qualification, periodic requalification, and lifecycle activities for GMP facilities, utilities, manufacturing equipment, laboratory equipment, and associated systems. \nDevelops, reviews, and approves CQV documentation including validation plans, IQ/OQ protocols, thermal mapping protocols, technical assessments, deviations, and summary reports. \nProvides technical oversight for thermal validation activities including SIP, autoclaves, controlled temperature units, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, environmental chambers, and other applicable systems. \nReviews qualification results, investigates discrepancies or failures, and works with appropriate stakeholders to determine resolution and required follow-up actions. \nSupports capital projects and equipment modifications by identifying and coordinating required commissioning and qualification activities. \nRegulatory Compliance & Quality Systems\nMonitors applicable regulatory guidance and industry practices and identify required improvements to Engineering's CQV procedures and programs. \nSupports investigations, non-conformances, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments by providing CQV technical assessments and determining potential impacts to the qualified state. \nSupports development and execution of remediation activities resulting from investigations, audits, CAPAs, or regulatory commitments. \nMaintains CQV documentation and programs in an inspection-ready state and serves as an Engineering CQV subject matter expert during internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections. \nCollaborates with Technical Operations and Quality where Equipment & Facility CQV activities interface with Process Validation while maintaining clear ownership between the functions. \nLeadership\nSupervises, mentors, and develops Engineering Technicians responsible for commissioning, qualification, thermal mapping, and requalification activities. \nEstablishes priorities, assigns workload, provides technical guidance, and supports the professional development of team members. \nBuilds effective working relationships across Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, Technical Operations, and external vendors. \nDrives continuous improvement of CQV processes, execution practices, and program effectiveness. \nEnsures activities are performed in accordance with GMP requirements, company procedures, and health and safety expectations. \nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline. \nAn equivalent combination of education and relevant technical or GMP experience may be considered. \nExperience\nMinimum three (3) years of relevant experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, or another regulated GMP environment. \nExperience in one or more of the following areas: commissioning and qualification, validation, Technical Operations, manufacturing support, engineering, quality systems, or other related technical functions. \nDemonstrated experience working with GMP documentation and quality systems such as investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, or risk assessments. \nExperience with equipment qualification, IQ/OQ, thermal validation, or CQV lifecycle activities is considered an asset. \nPrevious supervisory, team leadership, or project leadership experience is considered an asset. \nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications. \nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nStrong understanding of GMP requirements and the ability to interpret regulatory expectations and apply them to practical CQV strategies and procedures. \nKnowledge of commissioning, qualification, validation of lifecycle 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