CQ Lead – Warehouse & Packaging (Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences)

About our client: Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical company.

About the role:

• Ensure C&Q activities are executed in accordance with the Commissioning & Qualification Execution Plan and supporting plans.
• Develop C&Q strategies and procedures supporting the assigned scope.
• Lead the planning and execution of commissioning activities for allocated areas and systems.
• Lead and coordinate C&Q activities involving EPCM teams, Engineering, Operations and external vendors/contractors.
• Support the development and maintenance of the C&Q schedule.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling with supporting disciplines including HSE, Automation, Electrical, Instrumentation, Operations and Engineering.
• Guide preparation of C&Q documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and alignment across systems.
• Lead preparation activities including start-up planning, procurement and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate with vendors on C&Q execution activities.
• Lead C&Q coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Report C&Q status, progress and issues during project stakeholder meetings.
• Review and approve CQV test scripts.
• Ensure discrepancies are appropriately reviewed, approved and tracked in accordance with the C&Q execution plan.
• Coordinate remediation activities and follow up on outstanding deficiencies.
• Support change control activities, ensuring impacts on cost, schedule and compliance are properly assessed.
• Ensure C&Q milestones are completed in accordance with the baseline project schedule.
• Ensure field C&Q execution is carried out safely and in accordance with site EHS requirements.
• Liaise with EPCM partners and vendors on design and construction issues.
• Participate in construction walk-downs and snagging activities for Mechanical Completion.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout C&Q execution.
• Support regulatory and inspection readiness for the assigned process areas.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Process or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional or technical qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Strong field CQV/C&Q execution experience.
• Extensive experience in packaging and/or warehouse systems.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge and experience with cGMP requirements.
• Familiarity with Risk-Based Validation methodologies.
• Experience working with EPCM contractors, equipment vendors and third-party contractors.
• Strong project coordination and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively under strict project deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English.

Other:

• Employment Type: Project-based contract role
• Work Schedule: 5 days per week
• Location: Tuas, Singapore

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

Employment Agency: Kingsforce Management Services Pte. Ltd.

Employment Agency Licence No: 94C3545

EA Personnel: Kimberly Wong

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1984508