C&Q Validation Manager / Senior Manager - Project Farma

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Job Title

C&Q Validation Manager / Senior Manager - Project Farma

Location(s)

Customer Site - NC, Greenville, NC, Huntsville, AL, Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Project Farma’s purpose is to   improve patient lives by accelerating   the delivery of life-changing   therapies .   We   accomplish   this   through the   successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team   members   collaborate   with cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver   an exceptional   customer experience, and   contribute   to business growth by   identifying   opportunities and applying data-driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management.   

The successful candidate will reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC - Greenville, NC - or Huntsville, AL and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests.

This role contributes to  organizational success by supporting financial performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvemen t, while also investing in people through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development.  

All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by being   curious ,   personable , and   unselfish , while   maintaining   a strong commitment to a   Patient Focused and People First mindset .  

The   Validation -   Manager/Senior Manager   is responsible for   leading teams and overseeing the execution of work aligned to project, client, and business   objectives . This role balances   people   leadership with operational accountability, including coaching, performance management, resource planning, and ensuring high-quality delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budget. At more senior levels, this role provides experienced leadership and operational oversight across multiple projects or functional areas, with accountability for team performance, talent development, and consistent execution of business priorities, while partnering with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement, scalability, and organizational effectiveness.  

Key Responsibilities  

Site Strategy  

• Develop and own the site strategy to position the firm as a leader in CQV services  

• Create a strategic roadmap to drive site growth and align with firm objectives  

• Proactively   identify   client needs   to foster site expansion  

• Build and   maintain   strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., client executives, decision-makers) to secure long-term partnerships  

Business Growth & Development  

• Drive site-level business expansion and development with a strategic focus to expand services and opportunities  

• Work with Project Leads to   maintain   dashboards and pursue expansion opportunities  

• Own project extensions, proposal generation, and provide critical input into site RFPs  

• Actively   participate   in industry events to build a local network and collaborate with the Market Director to expand client portfolios and secure high-value contracts  

• Monitor and achieve operational KPIs and targets  

• Analyze   project performance metrics to ensure operational health and   identify   strategic opportunities for scaling.  

• Lead, oversee, and execute client project initiatives allowing for the identification of new and added services for the mutual benefit of the client and organization  

• Support, review, and analyze Business Development, Project Delivery and Team Member activities    

• Support in the development, implementation, and execution of strategic plans to meet the Project Farma business development and growth targets    

• Collaborate   across   Project Farma practice teams to develop solutions for joint business opportunities that meet business and client objectives  

• Monitor and manage budgets and planning needs to meet the necessary project requirements     

• Support the maintenance of new and existing client accounts, focusing on project delivery and actively seeking account growth   

• Work with client s’   business/technical leadership to   facilitate   workflow development, project scope development and risk assessment, issue resolution and work forecasting and planning  

• Provide direction and innovation in service and/or process improvement, cost   reduction   and recommendations for business process optimization  

• Remain current with the latest trends in the biomanufacturing industry and implement strategies that   leverage   changes in the marketplace into new business opportunities  

• Attend and represent Project Farma at ISPE or other networking events  

Leadership &   Talent Development  

• Oversee the career development and performance of the entire site team  

• Coach, mentor, and develop team   leads   to prepare them for leadership roles  

• Mentor, train, and coach team members in client engagement, relationship management, and leadership   

• D evelop and   maintain   succession plans for team or project leads  

• Partner with Market Directors to share best practices across sites

• Lead a high-performing team, fostering accountability, excellence, and collaboration, while setting performance goals and enhancing retention  

• Manage teams at various client sites/locations to ensure consistency of technical services, compliant with client and Project Farma processes and standards  

• Collaboratively   identify   and implement employee performance and development plans to meet individual development and organizational growth goals  

• Direct and manage teams executing projects within the Project Farma practice areas with overall responsibility for technical solutions, cost, quality, and client satisfaction  

• Strategically assign team members to accounts for mutual benefit and   identify   Team Member succession planning to maximize the readiness of future leaders  

• Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring Team Members understand team and individual goals and responsibilities, managing priorities and ensuring   timely   and high-quality completion of work  

• Subject Matter Expert who provides technical direction, training, career   development   and performance assessments to ensure   high quality   delivery  

• Identify   Professional Development opportunities for Team Members to develop their skills  

• Build and   maintain   high performing teams ensuring successful account management and growth  

• Strategically   identify   talent needs and follow through with support of the recruitment and talent acquisition process  

Resource Management  

• Drive resourcing decisions for the site and collaborate with the Market Directors to ensure   optimal   staffing  

• Consult with the Market Director to forecast future resource needs and   maintain   a forward-looking resource plan  

• Proactively manage resource   utilization   and team mix to ensure high-quality project delivery within budget  

• Support project direction and strategy based on client vision and expected outcomes throughout the entire project delivery life cycle without oversight   

• Support and   identify   resource planning, a nd   define project   objectives   and requirements necessary to structure a project or activity  

• Analyze,   identify   trends, and ensure performance of   project   management tools;   managing   burn rates; need for new proposals and proactively communicate   project   performance .    Proactively   identify   and ensure success through earned value analysis for clients and maximizing performance for Project Farma  

• Drive efficiency through team member   utilization   and support cross-account / cross-region allocations  

Technical Delivery  

• Oversee technical delivery for site or market projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes  

• Ensure   appropriate staffing   to meet project requirements and client expectations  

• Build dependence as a technical SME to the client and serve as an escalation point for technical issues  

• Ensure delivery of high-quality GMP Engineering services that meet client specifications and regulatory standards  

• Own and delegate project execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met  

• Continually develop technical aptitude of Project Farma’s core services within the life science space    

• May be requested to   assist   with Project Controls and Scheduling to include, Budget estimates, Detailed project schedules and milestones, Feasibility estimates, risks, forecasts and scenario analysis, and Project cost reports and trend analysis   

Operational Performance & Billability  

• Maintain 100% individual billability while ensuring the site or market team achieves forecast hours   &   targets  

• Ensure team performance aligns to billable hours in support of operational goals    

Attributes for Success  

• Technical Delivery : Applies advanced technical knowledge and professional   expertise .    

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement : Seeks better ways, adapts to change and champions   new ideas .   

• Customer Focus & Professionalism :   Represents   PF with consistent professionalism,   appropriate escalation   and respect for internal stakeholders, even during high stress delivery situations .    

• Integrity & Humility :   Demonstrates   self-awareness and puts PF mission above ego .    

• Collaboration & Communication : Communicates clearly and proactively and drives transparent alignment with clients.   

• Project Execution : Delivers reliably, manages   priorities   and drives for   high quality   outcomes .  

• Growth Mindset : Shows openness to   new ideas ,   feedback   and change .  

Experience Required  

• Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, project   management   and/or comparable military experience)  

• 7-20   years’ advanced therapy, life science, pharmaceutical, or biotech experience  

• Willingness to travel as   required   for client project assignments.  

• 4   years minimum managing high-performing teams  

• 2   years minimum business development, lead generation, or sales experience  

• Willingness to travel as   required   for client project assignments.  

Other   Requi red  

•   Travel   as   needed to fulfill Business Development and Team Member initiatives.   
• Experience   operating   as a trusted strategic advisor to organization decision-makers on short and long-term organizational initiatives.   
• Experience translating client visions to set the direction, frame the project, provide clarity to direct reports and client, and deliver results  
• Proven technical/managerial capabilities in developing solutions to engineering and business problems and managing deliverables and client expectations  

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 a culturally diverse workforce.  

Applicants must   be authorized to   work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.  

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $111,000 - $219,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be   determined   by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.  

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. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.