Remote-Ready VP, Manufacturing & Tech Ops Leader

PerkinElmer; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Manufacturing & Tech Ops, VP Practice Area Leader for Project Farma in the U.S. The role drives executive leadership for a major function, aligning strategy, performance, talent, and outcomes across pharmaceutical manufacturing domains.

Based in Raleigh or travel-ready across the U.S., this full-time position supports project planning, cost and schedule control, and regulatory readiness while building a high-performance technical team committed to patient-focused

Qualifications

• 20+ years of operations management in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Led cross-functional programs or technology transfer projects in a GMP environment.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing processes (biologics, small molecule, or both).
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations (FDA 21 CFR Parts 210/211, ICH guidelines, EMA requirements).
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for complex technical operations initiatives including new product introductions, technology transfers, process validations, and facility fit assessments.
• Develop integrated program plans, critical path analyses, risk registers, and resource plans; identify risks and issues.
• Own stage-gate processes and governance deliverables to ensure milestones are met on time and within scope.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science/Engineering

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Manufacturing & Tech Ops, VP Practice Area Leader for Project Farma in the U.S. The role drives executive leadership for a major function, aligning strategy, performance, talent, and outcomes across pharmaceutical manufacturing domains.

Based in Raleigh or travel-ready across the U.S., this full-time position supports project planning, cost and schedule control, and regulatory readiness while building a high-performance technical team committed to patient-focused