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As the Lead CQV Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering team responsible for leading the Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) program for the Fort Dodge manufacturing site. In this role, you will provide technical leadership to ensure manufacturing equipment and systems are commissioned, qualified, and validated in compliance with GMP requirements while driving continuous improvement, standardization, and operational excellence across the site.
Your Responsibilities- Lead the site-wide Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) program, ensuring compliance with Elanco standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and improve CQV business processes, including ownership of SOPs, templates, and qualification documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight for equipment commissioning, qualification, validation, and engineering projects while managing internal and external CQV resources.
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles, process optimization, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and cross-functional teams.
- Champion a strong safety culture by evaluating equipment and systems for potential safety risks and ensuring safe, compliant operations.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) experience within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing industry.
- Top 2 skills: Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, equipment commissioning, qualification and validation, combined with proven leadership and project management abilities.
- Experience leading CQV programs for pharmaceutical, biologics, or vaccine manufacturing facilities.
- Demonstrated success managing external contractors and cross-functional project teams.
- Experience implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and validation lifecycle principles.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders while driving project execution.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Minimum 3 years CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation) experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations
- Experience with equipment commissioning, qualification and validation
- Proven leadership and project management abilities
- Experience leading CQV programs for pharmaceutical, biologics, or vaccine manufacturing facilities
- Experience managing external contractors and cross-functional project teams
- Experience implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and validation lifecycle principles
- Excellent communication skills with ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are broad, including PTO, flexible leave, and the ability to purchase additional vacation. These provisions are highlighted as supportive of work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside company-paid life, disability, and wellness support. Pet insurance and assistance programs reinforce a comprehensive wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a U.S. 401(k) and, for some employees, access to a defined benefit pension. These programs add meaningful long-term value to total rewards.
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What We Do
At Elanco, we work to improve the health of animals through innovative products and services for pets and farm animals around the world. As a global animal health company, we provide solutions that empower our customers to advance a vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Since 1954, Elanco has committed to empowering veterinarians, farmers, and all those who care for animals with the tools they need to help animals live healthy lives. Healthier animals are the key to making our lives better - This is the fundamental belief uniting all global Elanco employees. That’s why we are committed to the idea that our business can be a unique force for good for all in society. Through our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, we focus on delivering sustainable solutions to advance the well-being of animals, people and the planet. This program also enables our employees around the world to take paid time off to make an impact as a volunteer, offering their time or talent to give back to our customers, causes and communities. #ElancoHealthyPurpose #WeAreElanco
