Project Manager - North Carolina

Valspec—a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services—provides commissioning and qualification of computerized systems for clients in the Life Sciences industry. Established in 1999, Valspec's mission is to provide a wide spectrum of services that help its clients meet their capital project and lifecycle maintenance goals.

Valspec's projects are critical to the industry, and to the people who rely on its products. Many projects ensure that life-changing drugs are available to those who need them; others streamline production to meet demand at a lower cost, allowing for the discovery of new and innovative therapies.

📍 Raleigh–Durham, NC

We are hiring a CQV Project Manager to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation projects within pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing environments.

This role combines hands-on CQV knowledge with project leadership—owning validation execution, managing timelines, and ensuring systems are ready for GMP production.

• Lead CQV execution across equipment, utilities, and facility systems
• Oversee IQ/OQ/PQ planning, execution, and closeout
• Manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Drive startup, system turnover, and validation readiness activities
• Coordinate with engineering, QA, operations, and vendors
• Oversee validation documentation (protocols, reports, deviations, risk assessments)
• Identify risks and ensure projects stay on track

• 5–10 years of experience in CQV, validation, or CQV project management
• Strong background in GMP environments IQ/OQ/PQ
• Experience with:
  • Process equipment (CIP/SIP, fill/finish, upstream/downstream, etc.)
  • Utilities (WFI, clean steam, process gases)
  • Facility systems (HVAC, cleanrooms)
• Ability to lead on-site CQV execution and cross-functional teams

• Startup or large capital project experience
• Exposure to CSV, MES, or automation systems

Why Join Valspec?

At Valspec, we offer more than just a job — we provide a career experience rooted in a standout culture, collaborative environment, and a strong sense of ownership. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every team member has a stake in our success, fostering a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. We also offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Premium medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Unique performance incentives
• And more — all designed to support your growth, well-being, and future.

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is prioritized, and your success is shared.

When receiving e-mails from a Proconex or Valspec recruiter, you will only receive e-mails from addresses ending in @proconexdirect.com, @proconex.net or @valspec.net. Any other domains are impersonations and should be ignored.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Valspec. Valspec will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Valspec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.