CQV Program Lead Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

About The Job Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) Program Lead to join our team supporting a major pharmaceutical client in Holly Springs, NC. This role is integral to the successful delivery of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with a project value exceeding $1 billion. The CQV Program Lead will oversee all CQV-related activities, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with client expectations, regulatory compliance, and project milestones. Role accountability

Program Leadership:

Lead the CQV program across all phases of the project, from planning through execution and turnover. Serve as the primary point of contact for CQV activities, representing Arcadis in interactions with the client, stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory authorities. Develop and maintain the overall CQV program schedule and strategy, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and alignment with the overarching project timeline.

Technical Oversight:

Manage and oversee the commissioning, qualification, and validation of systems, equipment, and processes, including utilities, HVAC, process systems, and automation. Ensure all CQV activities comply with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory standards, including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Collaborate with engineering, construction, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of CQV requirements into the project lifecycle.

Team Management:

Lead a multidisciplinary CQV team, including internal Arcadis staff and external subcontractors. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Drive accountability and performance across the team to meet project goals and client expectations.

Risk Management and Problem Solving:

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to CQV activities. Resolve technical challenges and ensure the program stays on track and within budget. Develop contingency plans to address potential delays or deviations from regulatory standards.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Maintain strong communication channels with the client, ensuring transparency and alignment on objectives. Prepare and deliver progress reports, presentations, and documentation, including validation protocols and final reports. Coordinate with construction teams and vendors to ensure systems are installed and tested per CQV requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in CQV within pharmaceutical or biotech projects. Demonstrated experience leading CQV programs for large-scale manufacturing facilities, including 1B dollar projects. In-depth knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and validation principles. Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.