CQV Regional Manager

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated CQV Regional Manager to join our talented team at our office located in Burlington, Massachusetts.

In this role, you will perform cGMP compliance-based services (commissioning, qualification, validation, consulting, etc.) as developed and defined in project agreements with IPS clients. You will also support business development activities, including sales calls, proposal writing, lead generation, etc. Additionally, you will track staff utilization, coordinate staff assignments to projects, and assist in the identification, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of compliance staff.

What You'll Do

• Directly responsible for the successful delivery of compliance projects to IPS’ clients in the designated region.
• Responsible for oversight of project budgets, schedules, deliverables, quality, client satisfaction, etc.
• Maintain contact with respective clients to ensure “customer satisfaction”.
• Lead compliance service activities and oversee region-specific activities for compliance consulting, commissioning, and validation.
• Support business development strategies and activities.
• Develop and maintain “industry presence” and personal network to develop opportunities.
• Work with the IPS CQV management team to develop and apply quality practices for all project deliverables and business practices.
• In conjunction with the CQV management team, perform project audits to ensure all project goals are being met and compliance services are offered as a value-added product to IPS’ clients.
• Promote efficiency in staff utilization.
• Manage and assign regional resources to meet project requirements.
• Work with other Regional Managers and other IPS disciplines to maintain targeted/budgeted utilization.
• Track staff assignments, make resource projections, and make necessary adjustments as required.
• Prepare workload forecasts to support staffing management.
• Lead, mentor, train, and manage a team of compliance staff assigned to the respective regional office.
• Assist and mentor staff to set performance and career goals.
• Provide routine feedback and conduct formal time-based performance reviews.
• Implement corrective action plans as required.
• Generate and perform C/Q/V deliverable activities, audits, and other compliance services as required, to meet project requirements and personal billability goals.
• Work with potential new and existing clients to initiate projects following current industry practices.
• Performs strategic and master planning activities to ensure projects are initiated/started “on the right foot”.
• Supports and deploys technical training programs that ensure competency and advancement levels to support corporate goals.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism in validation and compliance and encourages networking, peer presentations, and involvement of self and staff in networking and educational programs.
• Makes salary and compensation recommendations for regional compliance professionals and reviews the performance of local staff.
• Reviews/recommends staffing additions/separations.
• Performs and supports employee performance reviews.
• Actively participates in relevant professional societies and pursues presentation/training opportunities.
• Stays current (training, reading, professional organization involvement) with industry trends and current C/Q/V methodologies.
• Promotes a friendly and efficient work environment, which rewards achievement and recognizes teamwork and champions technical advancement, which supports our corporate goals.
• Demonstrated/recognized areas of expertise by industry (Sterile, OSD, Biotech, Medical Device), by equipment/systems (lyos, autoclaves, packaging, compression/encapsulation, etc.), or by validation activity (process, cleaning, CSV, methods, etc.).
• Provide working knowledge in the delivery of technical projects in these areas.
• Maintain professional conduct and deliver services professionally and acceptably.
• Works in conjunction with the Senior Director, CQV, in recruiting new staff members and promoting IPS to potential hires.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 10 years (Manager) to 15 years (Director) of experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device Design, Construction, Commissioning, Validation, or QA. Experience in writing and execution of PFC, FC, IQ, OQ, and PQ forms and protocols for GMP Utilities, Equipment, Systems, and Software.
• Experience with Cleaning, Processes, Computer Systems, Methods, and other validation activities and processes.
• Detailed experience in the discipline of GMP/Validation with a knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical Design/Build/Commission/Validate processes and how they relate to regulatory requirements and cGMP regulations within the E.U. and U.S. FDA and international Standards and guidance (ASTM, ICH, ISPE, etc.).
• Demonstrated/recognized areas of expertise by industry (Sterile, OSD, Biotech, Medical Device), by equipment/systems (lyos, autoclaves, packaging, compression/encapsulation, etc.), or by validation activity (process, cleaning, CSV, methods, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Risk-Based Approach to Commissioning and Qualification.

Safety

• This position will have up to 50% travel to the site, or as required by the assigned project or sales opportunities.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended time.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible depending on the assignment.
• Travel will be per the IPS Travel Policy, client-specific travel policy, or project-specific travel plan.
• You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• This position is a safety-sensitive position.

The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

The salary offered for this role is between $141,500 and $188,650, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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