**Commissioning Manager Job Overview**
This role requires a highly experienced and driven Commissioning Manager to oversee the transition from equipment installation through commissioning and handover to operations at a state-of-the-art biotechnology facility in North East England.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the transition of systems from installation through commissioning to operational readiness, ensuring all handover milestones are completed to project and GMP standards.
- Manage the delivery, installation, and commissioning of multiple process equipment vendor packages, coordinating closely with vendors and internal CQV teams.
- Implement and enforce robust Site Handover Processes, ensuring clear ownership transition from construction to commissioning and ultimately to operations.
**Requirements & Qualifications**
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
- Extensive experience in commissioning and start-up of pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing facilities.
- Proven experience managing multiple vendor packages, FAT/SAT coordination, and equipment turnover.
- Strong working knowledge of GMP, CQV lifecycle, and site acceptance and handover processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, capable of managing detailed schedules and high volumes of concurrent system transitions.
**Why This Role Is Important**
This role is critical to ensuring a smooth transition to commercial manufacturing. The successful candidate will have prior experience as a Commissioning Manager and be able to drive operational readiness while upholding safety, quality, and compliance throughout all phases of commissioning and start-up.