Global Head CQV GE — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents.
While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it.
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- Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents.
- While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible to develop global standards and processes in the area of commissioning, qualification and validation (CQV)
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible to develop global standards and processes in the area of commissioning, qualification and validation (CQV)
- Responsible for rolling out the Lonza CQV approach and the standardized procedures
- Provide oversight of all CQV activities to the GE projects globally through the regional CQV leads.
- Ensure the regional GE project delivery teams are aware and trained on Lonza’s CQV approach, the CQV blueprint and follow global standards
- Provide leadership and set strategy to the regional CQV and COE teams including the CSV COE
- Through the regional CQV leads, support GE project teams in business related quality and compliance topics, conduct regular feedback sessions on ongoing projects and sharing lessons
- Working closely with GE Engineering, Construction and QA to align on CQ Deliverables
- Ensure all GE projects have a solid CQV strategy and respective plans in place.
- Assist projects hands-on in early project phases
Company and context
- Responsible for managing a global team of direct reports including hiring, performance management, training & development of team members as well as proposing organization staffing/structure needs as required.
- Act as coach & mentor to CQV experts & specialists
- Deploy the Digital CQ platform system globally and manage a team, maintaining the centralized C&Q standards, developing Templates and testcases in the digital validation system.
- Lead or global initiatives in the area of CQV as needed to continuously improve CQV processes, standards and execution
- Bridge Relationship with GE Business Integration & Delivery
- Manage global stakeholder from sites, business units, QA, authorities and others
- Key Requirements, Qualifications, Skills & Behavior:
- Technical Degree in Engineering or applied science Fluent in English and German
- Several years Leading / managing successful deployment of CQV activities, CAPEX projects, QA activities and/or manufacturing operations in a regulated environment within global organizations
- Deep understanding of the actual landscape of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and technologies
Additional details
- We are looking for a Global Head of CQV / CSV GE (Global Engineering). The Global Head CQV
- Technical Degree in Engineering or applied science Fluent in English and German
Notes and original content
- We are looking for a Global Head of CQV / CSV GE (Global Engineering).
- Role Purpose:
- The Global Head CQV
- Technical Degree in Engineering or applied science
- Fluent in English and German
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Visp. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Lonza offer?
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