Paul (Dr.-Ing.) Van Marcke
CSV Lead
Experience
CSV Lead
Carl Zeiss Vision
- Managed CSV integration for Siemens Polarion, Avasis, and Azure.
- Led a very large SCADA / Polarion / Siemens integration project involving over 10 interacting companies.
Senior CSV Validation / QA / Data Integrity Expert
Lonza
- Handled the Validation Plan as the SGIE Val Expert for 2 SCADA Filling lines (Project Dolfin, Project Orca).
- Provided technical support for CSV on Bausch & Ströbel Filling Line 3 including OSI PI for the eLog & eBR.
- Managed validation work scrutinized by SwissMedic and FDA in 2024/2025 with no major findings.
- Conducted training for 120+ lab scientists on Data Integrity (DI) on complex QC laboratory equipment including HPLC, SOLO VPE, HIAC, ICE, Densitometer, and TECAN.
- Managed integration to iLAB and LIMS and direct involvement in re-qualification of QC complex lab instruments.
- Led FDA Audit on Data Integrity in November 2022 (zero findings) and two SwissMedic Audits (zero findings).
- Served as Quality Senior Specialist SGIE (Strategic Growth and Investment Engineering) on a newly acquired filling station.
- Authored validation plans, test protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), traceability matrices, and requalification documentation.
- Rewrote and amended numerous SOPs and full CSV/Data Integrity reporting and testing.
CSV Expert
Merz
- CSV Expert for complex QC machines including refrigerators, ovens, UHPLC, rheometers, test benches, and gas chromatographs.
Ad Hoc / Short Term Consultant
Sanquin bv
- Reworked URS and Project Plan for a new Central Laboratory Information Center for Sanquin Reagentia and Sanquin IVD.
- Performed URS, Project Plan, and document checks as per new IVD rules.
Consultant
Nemera
- Adapted technical specifications according to 21CFR820 to meet USA and EU non-civil norms for a mass-produced injection product.
Data Integrity Expert ALCOA
Sanofi
- Performed process assessments for QC Insulin, including PFD and DFD (Process and Data Flow Diagrams) linked to Glass Walls.
- Applied ALCOA and Risk-ranking principles, including full flowchart interactions in swim lanes with Visio grouping results from production, order management, and QC.
Consultant / Trainer
Nemera
- Provided training on all 125 GMP critical SOPs (manufacturing and testing instructions) for the full QC staff across 77 group trainings.
- Systematically updated SOPs where needed.
Senior Computerized Systems Validation Expert
Takeda Shire Baxter
- Managed the integration of Glassia OSI PI plant software.
- Authored and obtained approval for URS, RATM, and FMEA as per ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.
- Developed DS, HDS, and FS to start work on IOPQ with HPALM.
- Prepared engineering runs and completed over 80 remote CSV and safety trainings.
- Acted as a sparring partner for mapping issues between old and newly formulated procedures and Item Numbers.
Study Lead UDI Strategy
Carl Zeiss Vision
- Consultant on Unique Device Identification (UDI) of lenses and optical devices.
- Developed position paper on UDI introduction for prescription glasses.
TMV / CSV Engineer
LivaNova
- Test Method Validation (TMV) Engineer for mechanical gages and electronic devices.
- Computer Systems Validation (CSV) Engineer as per FDA rules for three core systems related to the production of printed board components (SMDs).
- Authored over 150 pages of CSV text per system.
CSV Manager
Janssen Vaccines & Prevention (Johnson & Johnson)
- CSV Lead of all QC Excel sheets.
- Managed CSV preparation for Waters/Empower HPLC and Shimadzu systems.
CSV & Data Integrity Manager / Consultant
Arena Pharmaceutical / Siegfried Pharmaceutical
- Project Lead for Serialization of blister production and packaging.
- Full-scale preparation for FDA CSV Audit and Arzneiheilmittelinspektorat Basel.
- Successfully handled audits in 12/2017 by FDA and Regionales Heilmittelinspektorat with zero findings.
- Lead QA for Novartis Audit on Data Integrity in 03/2018.
Senior Computerized Systems Validation Expert Pharma
Merck KGaA
- CSV lead for the Project Eldorado Successor involving a fully new design of a Document Management System followed by full CSV.
URS Requirements Engineer
BioNTech AG
- Defined requirements for the Manufacturing Execution System (Siemens Simatic eBR electronic Batch Record-suite).
CSV Lead
GlaxoSmithKline (Vaccines)
- Authored full documentation for the LIMS IT Data Migration Project (55To).
- Managed data integration and equipment acceptance validation for the transfer of databases from Novartis Vaccines into GSK Vaccines, including Agilent eLabNoteBooks and Labware.
CSV / TMV / Qualification IT Project Lead
Johnson & Johnson (Synthes Surgery Mechanics)
- Led the GRQP-Project in Umkirch including Test Methods Validation for gages and measuring equipment.
- Prepared sites in Umkirch, Tuttlingen, and Salzburg for JJRC Regulatory Compliance audits.
- Designed and executed IQ/OQ/PQ tests for machines, clean rooms, lab metrology devices, lab bioburden sampling testing units, and endotoxin devices.
- Rewrote multiple SOPs on validation and reworked CSV-SOPs.
CSV Expert
Novartis IT ChemOps
- CSV Expert and Requirements Engineer for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) including historian.
- Worked across sites in Sankt Johann, Stein, and Schweizerhalle using Novartis software.
CSV Lead
Van Marcke Engineering GmbH
Subject: Senior Computer Systems Validation & SCADA Systems / PhysChem & Bioassay Test Methods Validations /Data Integrity Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Paul van Marcke. Since 2015, I have been working as an independent CSV engineer, supporting international clients in regulated pharmaceutical and MedTech environments. I bring a combined background in the automotive and electromechanical industries, including roles at Hayek/Swatch Group (Switzerland), Blumhardt Fahrzeugwerke (Germany), Lexus (Brussels), and Hilti AG (Liechtenstein), along with approximately ten years as a sworn translator and interpreter for the European Commission. I have successfully delivered projects for companies such as Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Lonza, Takeda, BioNtech and GSK and I communicate fluently in German, English, French and Dutch. My expertise covers the development, implementation, and validation of test methods and test setups, including verification and system testing in GxP-regulated environments. I have extensive hands-on experience in biochemical and electromechanical laboratory and manufacturing settings (R&D, metrology, production), including machining and non-machining processes, notably at LivaNova in Munich. Core expertise (summary): ISO 13485 – Quality management systems for medical devices and related services ISO 62304 – Lifecycle requirements for medical software development and maintenance ISO 14971 – Risk management for medical devices across the entire lifecycle FDA QSR – FDA quality system requirements for medical devices 21 CFR Part 11 – Requirements for electronic records and electronic signatures 21 CFR Part 820 – FDA regulatory framework for medical device quality systems FDA 483 – FDA observations and warning letter support I support the preparation and review of SOPs, CAPAs, change requests, and technical documentation, as well as design changes, product optimizations, and market feedback analysis. I also provide hands-on preparation and support for FDA, SwissMedic, TÜV, ANVISA, and mock audits, delivering fully traceable and compliant documentation. I am currently available for new assignments in CSV, QA/Validation, Verification Testing, Design Assurance, and related disciplines, offering rapid availability, flexibility, and senior-level delivery. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can support your organization. My full CV is available on request. Kind regards,
Paul van Marcke-Iskenderian Dr. (PhD), Dipl. Ing (Uni), Dipl. Ing (FHS), MBA Mobile: 00352 661 707 515 Email: [email] My Profile: linkedin.com/in/paul-van-marcke-b8a28723
Translator
Jakks Pacific
- Regularly translate toy portfolios into all European languages.
BMP Business & Logistics Analyst
A. Würth GmbH & Co KG
- Analyzed business processes and logistics.
Freelance Contractor
European Commission
- Provided IT help desk support for the IT Directorate.
Customer Satisfaction Analyst
Lexus
- Developed work methods and generated HTML data flows for customer satisfaction.
Strategic Analyst
Hautes Etudes Francisco Ferrer / Institut Cooremans
- Conducted strategic analysis of the sustainability of the institute's language courses.
Freelance Interpreter/Translator
European Commission
- Provided linguistic services for the Directorate-General for Enlargement.
Consultant/Linguist
World Bank
- Provided consulting and language services during the Presidency of the European Council.
Free-lance Contractor
Serco Ltd / SA
- Re-visited and re-trained all DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 processes.
- Performed watchdog function for all European Commission translation work.
Translator
Mastic Olin SA
- Translated the full product catalogue into 4 languages.
Customer Relations Analyst
Insurance Brokerage Group Willemot
- Conducted customer relations analyses.
Developer
Otto Chemie
- Developed SQL algorithms and a linguistic database for over 10 languages for all Product Data Sheets.
- Translated approximately 120 TechDoc positions in 5 languages.
Process Management / Engineering / IT Contractor
JUMA23 Center for Business & Linguistic Excellence
- Specialized in contractor work including Process Management, Engineering, Linguistic Engineering, and IT.
Product Manager / Global Project Leader
Hilti Befestigungstechnik
- Product Manager for approximately 700 products in 27 countries.
- Global Project Leader for Corporate Business Excellence and KPI Customer Perfect Order across 25 countries.
- Developed a new cycle of learning and training for 100+ auditors in ISO 9000/14001.
Performance Consultant
Hayek Engineering
- Addressed performance issues for Swatch Group, Brökelmann Aluminium Presswerk, and various public service departments.
Management Trainee / Market Development Engineer
Caterpillar Overseas
- Served as Market Development Engineer in the Engine Marketing Department.
Project Manager
Blumhardt Fahrzeugwerke BRD
- Managed central steering of work orders with 11 subordinate colleagues.
- Conducted time studies using REFA methodology on 8 assembly lines with a head count of 13 across 13,000 positions.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (29 years), Professional Services (22.5 years), Healthcare (13 years), Pharmaceutical (13 years), Construction (11 years), and Government and Administration (10.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance (30 years), Operations (24.5 years), Product Development (24 years), Research and Development (23 years), Information Technology (22.5 years), and Project Management (19 years).
Summary
Subject: Senior Computer Systems Validation & SCADA Systems / PhysChem & Bioassay Test Methods Validations /Data Integrity Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Paul van Marcke. Since 2015, I have been working as an independent CSV engineer, supporting international clients in regulated pharmaceutical and MedTech environments. I bring a combined background in the automotive and electromechanical industries, including roles at Hayek/Swatch Group (Switzerland), Blumhardt Fahrzeugwerke (Germany), Lexus (Brussels), and Hilti AG (Liechtenstein), along with approximately ten years as a sworn translator and interpreter for the European Commission. I have successfully delivered projects for companies such as Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Lonza, Takeda, BioNtech and GSK and I communicate fluently in German, English, French and Dutch. My expertise covers the development, implementation, and validation of test methods and test setups, including verification and system testing in GxP-regulated environments. I have extensive hands-on experience in biochemical and electromechanical laboratory and manufacturing settings (R&D, metrology, production), including machining and non-machining processes, notably at LivaNova in Munich. Core expertise (summary): ISO 13485 – Quality management systems for medical devices and related services ISO 62304 – Lifecycle requirements for medical software development and maintenance ISO 14971 – Risk management for medical devices across the entire lifecycle FDA QSR – FDA quality system requirements for medical devices 21 CFR Part 11 – Requirements for electronic records and electronic signatures 21 CFR Part 820 – FDA regulatory framework for medical device quality systems FDA 483 – FDA observations and warning letter support I support the preparation and review of SOPs, CAPAs, change requests, and technical documentation, as well as design changes, product optimizations, and market feedback analysis. I also provide hands-on preparation and support for FDA, SwissMedic, TÜV, ANVISA, and mock audits, delivering fully traceable and compliant documentation. I am currently available for new assignments in CSV, QA/Validation, Verification Testing, Design Assurance, and related disciplines, offering rapid availability, flexibility, and senior-level delivery. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can support your organization. My full CV is available on request. Kind regards,
Paul van Marcke-Iskenderian Dr. (PhD), Dipl. Ing (Uni), Dipl. Ing (FHS), MBA Mobile: 00352 661 707 515 Email: [email] My Profile: linkedin.com/in/paul-van-marcke-b8a28723
Skills
- Csv / Sgie Project Leadership: Led And Managed Csv / Sgie Strategic Growth And Investment Engineering Activities For Manufacturing And Lab Systems In Highly Regulated Environments (E.g., Fda, Din13485 Compliance).
- Regulatory Compliance & Quality: Extensive Experience With Fda, Iso 13485, Gmp, And Data Integrity Audits; Zero Findings In Fda Audits At Lonza And Arena.
- Validation Documentation: Author Of Validation Plans, Test Protocols (Iq/oq/pq), Traceability Matrices, And Requalification Documentation For Complex Lab Systems (Hplc, Solo Vpe, Ice, Etc.).
- Extensive Experience With Sterilizations And Clean Rooms.
- Cross-functional Team Coordination: Coordinated Test Execution Across It System Owners, Stakeholders, And Testing Teams, Ensuring Timely Validation Deliverables And Compliance.
- Experience With Lab Systems: Managed Validation For Lims, Eln, Cds Systems (Labware, Thermo Fisher Watson, Empower Waters).
- Regulatory Experience: Led Fda Audits, Worked On Udi Projects For Carl Zeiss, And Involved In Regulatory Filings For Medical Devices (E.g., Gsk, Takeda, Merck).
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies: Hands-on Experience Working With Scrum, Agile, And Waterfall In Csv Project Settings.
- Experience With Agile Frameworks: Csv: Scrum, Agile, Waterfall; Personally Working Intensively In An Agile Mode.
- Personal Strengths: Strong Team Player / Strong Communication Skills / Enthusiasm For Other Cultures / Flexibility / Leadership Ability / Out Of The Box Thinking / Analytical Skills / Creativity.
- Soft Skill Set: Outspoken, Multicultural, Multilingual, Result Oriented In Complex Matrix Organizations, Strong Problem-solving Abilities Incl. Coaching And Training.
Languages
Education
RU
PhD · Business Management · United States
EU
MBA · International Business · Antwerp, Belgium
Technical College and University, Ghent BE
Dipl. Ing., University · Mechanical Engineering · Ghent, Belgium
Certifications & licenses
ISO Process Lead Auditor
SQS, Hilti Schaan, FL
ISO Process Auditor
SQS, Hilti Schaan, FL
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