Document and Data Control Manager - Project Farma

PerkinElmer; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer seeks a Document and Data Control Manager for a full-time position at Project Farma. The manager will oversee document management and data governance for capital projects within life sciences. Located in the Philadelphia area, the role requires domestic travel to meet client needs.

The ideal candidate is experienced in capital projects, regulatory compliance, and document control processes. The position offers a competitive salary range between $110,000 and $160,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in capital projects or GMP-regulated environments.
• Ability to coordinate documentation across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement document and data management strategies.
• Establish document control procedures aligned with client requirements.
• Manage project information flow and documentation.

Skills

Document management strategies

GMP compliance

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related

Job description

Job Title

Document and Data Control Manager - Project Farma

Job Summary

This is a full‑time salaried position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in the Philadelphia, PA market and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests. The manager oversees document management, project data governance, and information flow across capital projects and CQV engagements within life sciences environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement document and data management strategies for capital projects and CQV engagements.
• Establish and maintain document control procedures aligned with client requirements, regulatory expectations, and Project Farma best practices.
• Ensure project documentation is delivered in accordance with project specifications, procedures, and planning documents.
• Develop and manage project information management plans governing documentation, drawings, and project data.
• Manage the flow of project information between clients, engineering partners, and project stakeholders.
• Collect, organize, and maintain required project documentation to support delivery, qualification, and lifecycle management of assets.
• Develop and maintain metrics to track documentation status, completeness, and quality.
• Manage electronic databases and document repositories used for project documentation.
• Ensure documentation is properly structured within electronic systems and hard‑copy repositories where required.
• Ensure smooth transition of project documentation and drawings from project execution to site operations.
• Communicate documentation requirements to project stakeholders including EPC firms, vendors, construction teams, procurement teams, CQV providers, automation teams, maintenance and operations teams.
• Manage information exchange between client organizations and engineering design partners.
• Work closely with project leadership and C&Q teams to ensure documentation requirements are met.
• Establish and execute auditing programs to verify document control processes meet quality and compliance requirements.
• Ensure documentation collection activities meet project timelines, regulatory expectations, and GMP compliance.
• Maintain alignment with GMP and life sciences industry documentation standards.
• Support qualification and validation activities through proper documentation control and traceability.
• Ensure contract personnel and project teams are properly trained on document and data management processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project document control teams.
• Support development of best practices and standardized document management processes across projects.
• Mentor team members on documentation management tools, processes, and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, organized, and properly transferred to owner project closeout.
• Manage final project documentation deliverables and turnover packages.
• Support long‑term lifecycle documentation requirements for facilities and assets.
• Complete project information management closeout documentation.
• Support successful project delivery through effective management of documentation and project information.
• Ensure documentation processes support project timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project leadership to resolve documentation‑related issues impacting project delivery.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Information Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting capital projects, CQV, or GMP‑regulated environments.
• Experience managing project documentation systems and document control processes.
• Experience working with engineering documentation, project drawings, and technical data.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate documentation across multiple project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex documentation across multiple projects and teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environments.
• Ability to support projects across multiple client sites.

Employment Conditions

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; the company will not sponsor current or future work visas.
• Instructors may be required to travel domestically to support project and business needs.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
• The annual compensation range for this full‑time position is $(110,000 - $160,000).

EEO Statement

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.