Senior Pharmaceutical Commissioning Qualification Validation Engineer

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CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 800 people worldwide. For Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high-stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years.

Our approach is simple because our Purpose informs everything we do:
• We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve the human experience.

At CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:
• We act with integrity
• We serve each other
• We serve society
• We work for our future

At CAI, we believe in a relentless dedication to excellence, pushing boundaries and surpassing expectations. From the beginning, we’ve challenged ourselves to do what others wouldn’t. Not just setting industry standards, but redefining them entirely. We are bold in our thinking and creative in our approach. We operate at the intersection of wisdom and technology and thrive when they come together with humanity. For us, operational readiness isn’t simply a goal. It’s a way of life. Because tomorrow demands to be at the forefront of today. We do this through tireless effort, precision, efficiency and an unwavering belief that there is always room for advancement. We’re not interested in how it used to be done. We’re obsessed with how it will be done.

 

We are now seeking a Senior CQV Engineer to join our growing operations in Australia. The CQV Engineer develops the documentation to support Commissioning, Qualifications, and Validation. These people are responsible for protocol writing and execution, field verification, and development of summary reports at the client site.

 

The role of a Senior CQV Engineer in CAI is to:

Develop documentation for the Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation of pharmaceutical facilities, utilities, and equipment.

Responsible for protocol writing and execution (field verification), and development of summary reports at client sites. Other responsibilities include planning / coordinating work and directing small teams in document development and / or execution.

 

BS or MS in a relevant science or engineering field, or equivalent years of hands-on experience

5 – 12 years’ experience performing commissioning and / or qualification activities in an FDA regulated industry. Ideally, you will already have experience in facilities and equipment startup, walk downs & troubleshooting, utilities (WFI, RO, HVAC), building automation or other pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment, FAT/SAT, URS, design review, P&IDs, IQ/OQ/PQs, generation & execution, etc.

Provide cGMP leadership and guidance for the integration and delivery of CQV services for our Life Sciences clients.

Excellent technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with solid knowledge of typical project technical issues

High attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and take initiative to accomplish assigned tasks accurately by established deadlines

Ability to work independently, while quickly building and nurturing a project team

Managing the C&Q documentation and execution lifecycle from    SLIA generation through to OQ completion.

Support onsite and offsite activities, such as: FATs, SATs, IOQ and PQ Executions and System Walkdowns

Experience in planning / directing C&Q activities

Proficient in life science manufacturing processes in areas such as biotech, aseptic processing, aseptic fill/finish, OSD, Gene Therapy or equivalent experience.

Familiarity with Baseline Guide 5 (Second Edition) a plus

           

Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel

Excellent oral and written English are required.

Able to travel domestically if required

Able to work in Australia without sponsorship

 

In return for your skills and knowledge, CAI offers a wide range of benefits including:

Highly Competitive Salary

Continuing education (internal and external)

Opportunities to work on cutting edge projects in a highly evolving field

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

 

This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Act (FCA) / Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO). 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.