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Did you ever want to work for a company placing human at the heart of its DNA? Are you ready to make a difference? Do you feel excited about the opportunity to collaborate and share your expertise with our industry leaders? YES? SO DO WE!
GXP CONSULTING Switzerland is a Swiss company with a passionate team of Life Sciences professionals. Since 2014 we deliver outstanding industry’s expertise and support to our clients in the complete range of product life cycle.
Are you passionate about CQV and interested in GxP environments?
Join a team where your skills will make a real impact on patients' lives.
About the Role:
We are a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in the life sciences sector, with a strong foothold in CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation). As part of our strategic development, we are looking for a CQV Practice Lead, a seasoned expert who can lead delivery, drive innovation, support business development, and mentor teams, all while staying actively involved in high-value client projects. This role is ideal for someone who wants to combine technical excellence and leadership in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment — and play a key role in scaling a core activity of our business.
Your Mission:
As CQV Practice Lead, you will:
* Lead and deliver high-impact CQV projects in GMP environments (biotech, pharma etc.).
* Analyse RFPs and client requirements to define scope, break down workload, and estimate effort & resource needs; translate these into detailed project plans and timelines.
* Perform risk assessment and contingency planning, build cost models, and shape competitive pricing strategies that balance client value and margin targets.
* Act as a senior expert and trusted advisor for our clients during audits, qualification strategies, and regulatory interactions.
* Respond to RFPs, sizing the project, define technical approaches, and build innovative, value-driven proposals in close collaboration with sales.
* Assemble and guide consulting teams, ensuring project excellence in terms of quality, compliance, timelines, and budgets.
* Contribute to pre-sales by attending client meetings, understanding needs, and shaping tailored CQV project scopes.
* Build and structure the CQV offer/practice internally — from methodology to tools to delivery models.
* Act as a mentor and reference for junior and mid-level consultants in the practice.
What We’re Looking For:
* Engineering degree or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation).
* Solid track record in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, in GMP-compliant projects.
* Proven experience as CQV Lead, CQV Manager, or Project Manager, with both execution and strategic exposure.
* Strong technical foundation in CQV processes (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, etc.), risk-based validation, and regulatory compliance.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse client requirements and translate them into clear scopes of work and deliverables.
* Proven experience in estimating effort and resources for CQV projects, including workload sizing and team composition.
* Skilled in building detailed project plans, defining timelines, and managing interdependencies between project phases.
* Experience conducting risk assessments and integrating contingency plans into project approaches and pricing.
* Comfortable developing pricing strategies and cost models, balancing competitiveness, and margin targets.
* Strong understanding and hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, from conceptual and basic design through detailed engineering, construction, and into CQV phases.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage clients, present solutions, and drive teams.
* Business-oriented mindset & client-centric approach
* Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure high-quality results.
* Languages: Fluent English, professional French and/or German.
About us:
* Human-sized company with great colleagues from a large diversity of cultural and professional backgrounds
* Open and transparent culture : We foster honest communication, active listening, and continuous feedback.
* Work as a TEAM where every member is valued and appreciated
* Real impact on projects and clients: You’re at the heart of the action — your ideas influence strategy and outcomes, within an international and multicultural environment.
* Direct access to leadership and strong internal visibility: A flat structure with no unnecessary layers — your voice truly matters.
* Continuous learning and development opportunities via internal or external training and workshops
* Competitive salary package in line with industry practice together with exceptional employment benefits
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting, Engineering, and Science
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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