Lead Process Architect, Life Sciences & cGMP Facilities

PS&S; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development & training

Collaborative culture

Hybrid/on-site options

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

PS&S, LLC seeks a Lead Process Architect to drive architectural design for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences facilities in the Raleigh market. You will lead design teams, ensure regulatory compliance (cGMP, FDA/EMA), and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering groups on major capital projects.

Bring 15+ years of architectural experience, a degree in Architecture, and a Licensed Architect credential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Licensed Architect (RA) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of architectural experience in pharma/life sciences.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, cleanroom design, and regulated environments.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and related design software.

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

Leadership

Client facing

Regulated environments

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Architecture degree

Licensed Architect (RA)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

PS&S, LLC seeks a Lead Process Architect to drive architectural design for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences facilities in the Raleigh market. You will lead design teams, ensure regulatory compliance (cGMP, FDA/EMA), and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering groups on major capital projects.

Bring 15+ years of architectural experience, a degree in Architecture, and a Licensed Architect credential.