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Communication Test Lead Qualification Project Management

Job Specifications

Manufacturing Qualification Specialist (USP/DSP) - Contract | Toulouse, France

Location: Toulouse, France

Contract Type: Freelance / 6-month initial contract (full-time, onsite)

Start Date: October 2025

Language: English required (French an advantage)

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Qualification Specialist with strong Upstream (USP) and Downstream (DSP) process knowledge to join a major biopharmaceutical manufacturing qualification phase in Toulouse.

You'll be part of a fast-paced GMP environment, leading the hands-on execution of equipment qualification across a wide range of single-use and stainless-steel systems in a live manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

Execute qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for biomanufacturing and process equipment (USP/DSP).
Lead qualification activities across multiple systems simultaneously.
Identify and manage discrepancies, deviations, and CAPAs during qualification execution.
Collaborate with equipment suppliers during FAT/SAT and IOQ testing phases.
Author, review, and approve qualification documentation including test scripts, reports, and change controls.
Ensure strict compliance with GMP, GDP, and Data Integrity standards.
Support automation and CSV aspects, particularly DeltaV system qualification and documentation.
Liaise with QA, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Automation teams to ensure timely completion of qualification deliverables.
Report progress and qualification status to CQV Lead and Project Management.

About the Environment

State-of-the-art biopharmaceutical facility with small, medium, and large-scale single-use systems (Cytiva, 1000L-2500L bioreactors, mixers, skids).
Installation phase completed - focus now on qualification and manufacturing readiness.
Highly collaborative, cross-functional GMP project setting.

Ideal Profile

~10 years' experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing qualification / CQV.
Strong exposure to USP and DSP equipment and processes.
Proven track record in hands-on qualification execution and deviation/CAPA management.
Skilled in reviewing and approving qualification protocols and documentation.
Comfortable operating under live project conditions with multiple systems in parallel.
Familiarity with DeltaV automation and basic CSV principles.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Fluent in English (French a plus)

About the Company

'Shaping the IT industry one placement at a time' At Optimus Search, we are specialists in the provision of Digital, Data and Life Sciences recruitment services. We identify, engage and secure the leading tech talent in the European market place and connect them with the most exciting businesses and opportunities across the continent. A forward-thinking company with an accomplished history: The markets in which we work in constantly progress, so we do too. It's this approach that has taken us from our beginnings in the... Know more