C&Q Validation Manager / Senior Manager - Project Farma

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. 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.