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About the Role
Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company, aims to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies through high-quality life sciences projects. This senior leadership role oversees complex, high-value capital projects, providing strategic direction and ensuring successful execution from concept through operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the most complex, high-value capital projects and portfolios within the firm for the Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing sectors, typically exceeding $200M in total installed cost.
- Act as a senior advisor and owner’s representative, directing projects from concept through startup and transition to operations.
- Define project governance structures and act as the executive interface for client leadership.
- Provide strategic guidance on capital deployment, risk mitigation, and value delivery.
- Oversee project controls, vendor management, team leadership, and regulatory compliance.
- Navigate complex stakeholder environments, including global teams and regulatory authorities.
- Mentor and guide other Project Directors and senior project personnel across the portfolio.
- Drive consistent use of PF methodologies and alignment with best practices.
- Lead all phases of mega-projects (> $200M TIC), including FEL, design, procurement, construction, CQV, and operations integration.
- Manage a portfolio of large-scale capital projects across multiple geographies.
- Develop long-term capital planning strategies to further client growth and operational goals.
- Influence enterprise-level decision-making and investment prioritization.
- Serve as a key advisor to client executive leadership on project risks, opportunities, and strategic direction.
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks, steering committees, and executive reporting structures.
- Represent the client in high-level negotiations and stakeholder engagements.
- Oversee integration of multiple projects, ensuring consistency in execution, standards, and performance.
- Drive alignment across engineering, operations, quality, regulatory, and commercial functions.
- Lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical and operational challenges.
- Anticipate and mitigate strategic, financial, and operational risks across the project portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS).
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee multi-million dollar capital budgets, ensuring financial discipline and value optimization.
- Lead capital planning, forecasting, and investment analysis.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and value engineering across projects.
- Mentor and develop project managers and cross-functional leaders.
- Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
- Lead succession planning and capability development for project delivery functions.
Requirements
- Minimum 13 - 20+ years of capital project experience.
- 10+ years leading large-scale life sciences projects >$200M TIC.
- Expert knowledge of GMP-regulated capital delivery, operational readiness, and project governance.
- Executive presence with strong financial, commercial, and organizational leadership skills.
- Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.
Skills
- Project Management
- Capital Project Leadership
- Life Sciences
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Financial Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Cost Control
- Value Engineering
- Operational Excellence
- Mentorship
Location
- Customer Site - CA
- Customer Site - CO
- Customer Site - OR
- Customer Site - TX
- Pasadena, CA
- San Diego, CA
- South San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Full-time
- Salaried
- Domestic Travel Required
Experience Level
- Director
- Senior Director
- 13-20+ years
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
- MSCM, MEM, or PMP or other advanced certifications are strongly preferred
About the Company
- PerkinElmer is an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with a global service network and distribution centers.
- With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, PerkinElmer collaborates with customers to deliver analytical solutions and OneSource services.
- Project Farma's purpose is to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies.
- PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
- PerkinElmer has 5,000+ global colleagues working to make a difference.
- The company strives to create an inspiring and inclusive culture.
Equal Opportunity
- Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
- PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.