CQV Engineer – SPOC Utilities & HVAC 80-100% (m/f/d)

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Join us in as a CQV Engineer – SPOC Utilities & HVAC in Visp . You will be the subject matter expert and primary point of contact within the CQV department for the qualification and validation of Utilities and HVAC systems. You will take ownership of the CQV activities related to these systems throughout their entire lifecycle and contribute significantly to ensuring their compliant, reliable and efficient operation.

In this role, you will work independently while acting as a strong interface between CQV, Engineering, Operations, Plant Engineering, Quality Assurance and Project teams. You will combine strong technical expertise with a solid understanding of GMP requirements and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you’ll get:

• •An agile career and dynamic working culture
• •An inclusive and ethical workplace
• •Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• •In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits in Visp can be found on: Benefits - Visp

What you’ll do:

• •Act as the CQV SPOC and SME for Utilities & HVAC systems, providing technical expertise and guidance across the organization.
• •Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and maintenance of qualifications and requalifications throughout the system lifecycle.
• •Assess qualification impacts from installations, modifications, changes, deviations, and lifecycle activities, ensuring ongoing compliance.
• •Prepare, review, and maintain CQV, Engineering, and GMP documentation in line with GxP requirements and internal procedures.
• •Manage and support TCRs, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and other quality-related activities for Utilities & HVAC systems.
• •Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and project teams to deliver compliant solutions from design through qualification and operation.
• •Support audits, inspections, continuous improvement initiatives, and decommissioning activities while maintaining system compliance and lifecycle requirements.

What we are looking for:

• •Completed technical education (ETH, FH, HF) or equivalent professional experience
• •Several years of relevant experience in Utilities, HVAC, commissioning, validation within a regulated GMP environment
• •Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and/or pharmaceutical utilities, with a good understanding of their operation, critical parameters and qualification requirements
• •Solid knowledge of GMP/GxP requirements and regulatory expectations
• •Proven ability to work independently, take ownership and make sound technical and compliance-related decisions
• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with other departments
• •A structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, combined with a strong focus on quality and compliance
• •Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of German is an advantage.
• •A strong team player who is comfortable working in a cross-functional environment while maintaining a high level of independence and accountability

About Lonza:

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.