Job Description -
Job Title: Commissioning and Qualification Program Lead
Richmond ( Virginia )
CITIZEN,
15+ years developing and delivering C+Q programs for greenfield sites Managing scope, budget, schedule, hiring, performance of C+Q teams Connecting cross-functionally with different groups (quality, EPCM firms, subcontractors) Coming from pharmaceutical build background
Job description
- Primary Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for all C&Q activities, ensuring scope, timelines, and budgets are consistently met.
- Direct day-to-day performance of the C&Q team and offer technical guidance to support successful project delivery.
- Develop and oversee FAT planning, test case creation, and all field execution logistics.
- Partner closely with construction, automation, QA, project management, and end-user groups to maintain alignment on system requirements and delivery expectations.
- Maintain adherence to GMPs, regulatory standards, internal procedures, and overall project safety practices.
- Lead training sessions for internal teams and external vendors on C&Q methodology, ASTM E2500 processes, and Kneat system usage.
- Coordinate the sourcing, readiness, and deployment of test equipment and field support resources.
- Communicate progress, risks, and performance metrics to project leadership with clarity and consistency.
- Drive timely escalation and resolution of technical issues to keep projects moving efficiently.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- 15+ years of experience delivering C&Q efforts for large pharmaceutical programs.
- Proven track record supporting full-lifecycle delivery of both Greenfield and Brownfield facilities.
- Strong team-building, leadership, and communication skills.
- Expertise in GMPs, regulatory frameworks, commissioning, qualification, and ASTM E2500 practices.
- Hands-on proficiency with Kneat or similar electronic C&Q/validation platforms.