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CQV Specialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of CQV/validation experience in GMP pharmaceutical, biotech, or cell therapy manufacturing (cell therapy strongly preferred)
  • Hands-on experience qualifying facility, equipment, and computerized systems
  • Strong working knowledge of USP 1058, GAMP 5, and risk-based validation methodologies
  • Demonstrated experience owning validation programs, writing protocols, executing testing, and managing deviations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and own CQV activities across facility, QC, process, and computerized systems, including cleanrooms, smoke studies, and qualified equipment
  • Develop and execute robust, risk-based qualification strategies grounded in USP 1058, GAMP 5, and system impact assessments
  • Author and execute validation plans, protocols, reports, risk assessments, and GxP documentation
  • Drive execution activities, proactively resolving issues, deviations, and remediation items during qualification

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership

About the company

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Katalyst CRO

Contract Research Organizations (CRO)

Katalyst CRO | Advancing Healthcare & Life Sciences with Expert Research & Regulatory Solutions Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences (Katalyst CRO) is a Global Contract Research and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Organization (CRO) dedicated to driving innovation in research, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide. With a strong foundation in cGxP & ICH-GCP-compliant clinical research, we offer fully customizable, end-to-end solutions, covering everything from pre-clinical studies to Phase I–IV clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and validation services—ensuring seamless drug and device development. Our Expertise Across the Product Lifecycle: 🔹 Pre-Clinical Research & Development – In-Vitro (Lab-Based) & In-Vivo (Animal) Studies 🔹 Clinical Research & Development – Trial Management, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Writing, Pharmacovigilance 🔹 Regulatory & Quality Compliance – cGxP (GMP, GLP, GCP) Validations, Regulatory Affairs, Process & System Validations 🔹 Strategic Human Resourcing – Connecting top-tier talent to life sciences and healthcare organizations With deep industry expertise and a flexible, client-centric approach, Katalyst CRO leverages an advise-build-operate model to de-risk and accelerate research programs. We help organizations achieve regulatory success, optimize quality systems, and bring life-changing therapies to market faster—ultimately improving global patient health and safety. 💡 Partner with Katalyst CRO to bring breakthrough therapies to market with confidence. 📩 Let’s connect and shape the future of healthcare together!

Company details

IndustryContract Research Organizations (CRO)
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Job description:
  • We are seeking a CQV Specialist to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for facility, equipment, and computerized systems supporting GMP cell therapy manufacturing.
  • This individual will own qualification strategy and execution, ensuring compliant, risk-based validation aligned with USP <1058> , GAMP 5, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and own CQV activities across facility, QC, process, and computerized systems, including cleanrooms, smoke studies, and qualified equipment.
  • Develop and execute robust, risk-based qualification strategies grounded in USP <1058> , GAMP 5, and system impact assessments (ISP guidelines).
  • Author and execute validation plans, protocols, reports, risk assessments, and GxP documentation.
  • Drive execution activities, proactively resolving issues, deviations, and remediation items during qualification.
  • Lead deviation investigations, impact assessments, and corrective actions.
  • Support qualification of cell therapy–specific and QC systems such as qPCR, BacT, Faxitron, and microplate readers.
  • Quickly onboard to new projects and scopes, independently managing execution from planning through approval.
  • Represent CQV activities during internal and regulatory inspections as needed.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of CQV/validation experience in GMP pharmaceutical, biotech, or cell therapy manufacturing (cell therapy strongly preferred).
  • Hands-on experience qualifying facility, equipment, and computerized systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of USP <1058> , GAMP 5, and risk-based validation methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience owning validation programs, writing protocols, executing testing, and managing deviations.
  • Ability to understand complex scope, define qualification impact, and implement compliant execution strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to lead independently in fast paced GMP environments.

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