Lead Architect, Life Sciences Facilities

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC is seeking a Lead Architect to guide the Architecture Group across multiple offices. The role focuses on leadership of technical disciplines and delivering compliant, high-quality designs for pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health facilities.

You will supervise daily activities, ensure IPS standards, manage project budgets, and coordinate with project managers to meet client timelines. A background in life sciences and GMP environments is essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of diversified architectural experience, incl. supervision.
• Bachelor of Architecture with NAAB accreditation.
• Architectural registration required.
• 8 years in Life Sciences industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of process, mechanical, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems integration.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows.
• Familiarity with building codes.
• GMP cleanroom experience in design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Architecture Group and oversee daily operations.
• Ensure quality and adherence to IPS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review drawings and documents for design intent and coordination.
• Provide oversight of construction administration activities (bulletins, sketches, RFIs).
• Assist design teams with markup interpretation and design changes.
• Review contractor applications for payments.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Life sciences knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) with NAAB Accreditation

Tools

BIM workflows

GMP cleanroom design

Building codes

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC is seeking a Lead Architect to guide the Architecture Group across multiple offices. The role focuses on leadership of technical disciplines and delivering compliant, high-quality designs for pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health facilities.

You will supervise daily activities, ensure IPS standards, manage project budgets, and coordinate with project managers to meet client timelines. A background in life sciences and GMP environments is essential.