CQV Manager (f/m/d)

Overview

As CQV Manager, you will lead the CQV department in Milan, steering high-quality CQV projects across Italy and Europe. You'll balance technical direction with people development, coordinating internal engineers and external consultants, while expanding the CQV capability. You will support business development, harmonize CQV procedures, and drive continuous improvement in line with regulatory standards. This role offers international exposure, leadership responsibility, and the chance to shape CQV delivery across borders.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• hybrid working policy
• international travel opportunities
• competitive salary range
• cross-functional collaboration
• opportunity to shape CQV capabilities
• career development and mentoring

Responsabilità

• Lead delivery of CQV projects across Italy and Europe within the Milan office portfolio
• Manage department resources, workload planning and project priorities
• Grow and mentor the CQV team, including recruitment, onboarding and career development
• Coordinate work of internal CQV engineers and external consultants
• Identify and manage external consultants and related contracts
• Support local business development through proposals, cost evaluations and planning
• Promote harmonization and standardization of CQV procedures and best practices
• Track project performance, progress, workload and delivery risks
• Organize weekly activities of CQV Engineers
• Support continuous improvement of CQV activities in line with industry standards (GxP, ISPE, ASTM E2500) and client expectations
• Collaborate with clients and project teams across international locations
• 50% travel across Italy and Europe

Requisiti fondamentali

• Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or related discipline
• At least 12 years' experience in commissioning and qualification in pharmaceutical facilities
• Experience leading or managing a CQV/C&Q team
• Project management experience on large, complex international projects
• Solid understanding of GxP, ISPE and ASTM E2500
• Experience developing CQV strategies, master plans, procedures and protocols
• Experience managing contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary teams
• Commercial awareness including cost evaluation and resource planning
• Fluency in Italian and English; German and/or French advantageous
• Collaborative, inclusive leadership style with ability to motivate and develop others
• Confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders at all levels
• Solution-focused with genuine interest in continuous improvement
• collaborative leadership
• communication skills
• stakeholder management
• CQV strategy development
• Master planning and CQV documentation (IQ/OQ/SAT)
• GxP compliance