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Project Manager – North Carolina
valspec· Valspec - Engineering & Services
About this role
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.
Commissioning Project Manager – Life Sciences (NC)
📍 Raleigh–Durham, NC
About the Role
We are hiring a Commissioning 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.
Location: Sanford, NC — 100% onsite initially, with potential for hybrid flexibility later in the assignment
Employment Type: Contract — 1099/C2C eligible
Contract Duration: Starting ASAP and expected to run through at least April 2027, with the possibility of extension
Valspec is seeking an experienced Commissioning Project Manager to support a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing project in Sanford, NC. This is a contract opportunity starting ASAP and expected to continue beyond April 2027, with the possibility of extension based on project needs.
This role is ideal for someone who has led commissioning activities in regulated life sciences environments and is comfortable working closely with engineering, construction, quality, validation, operations, vendors, and project stakeholders to keep commissioning work organized, compliant, and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities across utilities, process equipment, automation systems, HVAC, and facility infrastructure.
- Develop commissioning strategies, plans, schedules, system boundaries, turnover packages, and resource needs in alignment with project scope and GMP expectations.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality, validation, operations, vendors, and contractors to support a smooth transition from construction through commissioning and into qualification.
- Review, approve, and manage commissioning documentation, protocols, test scripts, reports, punch lists, issue logs, and turnover deliverables.
- Identify risks, resolve commissioning issues, support change management, and escalate concerns that could impact schedule, safety, quality, or compliance.
- Promote a strong site culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- 8+ years of experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing facilities.
- Hands-on experience leading commissioning efforts for GMP facility, utility, equipment, automation, or process systems.
- Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, GMP requirements, turnover processes, and documentation expectations.
- Ability to manage priorities, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and keep multiple commissioning workstreams moving in a fast-paced project environment.
- Experience working with vendors, contractors, construction teams, quality groups, validation teams, and operations personnel.
Nice to Have
- Startup or large capital project experience
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections
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.
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