Lead Life Sciences Process Architect - Hybrid

PS&S, LLC.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PS&S, LLC. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Lead Process Architect to lead architectural design for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences facilities, including cGMP spaces, cleanrooms, and laboratories.

The role combines deep technical knowledge with leadership across multidisciplinary teams. You will grow the life sciences practice in the Raleigh market, develop client relationships, pursue new opportunities, and coordinate with engineering disciplines to deliver complex projects on time and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Licensed Architect (RA) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of architectural experience, including significant work in pharmaceutical, biotech, and other life sciences facility design.
• Broader architectural experience in regulated and/or clean manufacturing sectors is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, cleanroom design, and regulated environments.
• Experience in architectural consulting or A/E firm.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and related design software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences facilities, including cGMP spaces, cleanrooms, laboratories, and support areas.
• Apply broad architectural expertise across additional sectors such as commercial, industrial, R&D, higher education, or healthcare as project needs arise.
• Develop conceptual designs, detailed drawings, and construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines and external stakeholders.
• Oversee design quality, technical accuracy, and project deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and project planning.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team that brings both technical rigor and fresh thinking to every project.
• Open doors in the Raleigh-Durham life sciences community and position the firm as a name clients seek out first.
• Own the proposal process for life sciences pursuits, from first discovery meeting to signed agreement.
• Engage clients early and often, turning their challenges into proposals that stand out.
• Lead the regional life science group, directing regional business development and project execution.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client facing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect (RA) strongly preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

PS&S, LLC. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Lead Process Architect to lead architectural design for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences facilities, including cGMP spaces, cleanrooms, and laboratories.

The role combines deep technical knowledge with leadership across multidisciplinary teams. You will grow the life sciences practice in the Raleigh market, develop client relationships, pursue new opportunities, and coordinate with engineering disciplines to deliver complex projects on time and