Senior Process Architect — Life Sciences Facilities

GBA Team; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GBA seeks a Senior Process Architect to design process-intensive life science facilities, translating client needs into practical programming and space planning. You will lead coordination across engineering, construction, and regulatory disciplines to resolve design conflicts and ensure GMP compliance.

You will prepare technical narratives and client presentations, guiding junior staff and shaping project decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (NAAB-accredited) or related field plus 6+ years of experience.
• Licensed Architect or PE licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination with engineering, construction, and regulatory teams to resolve design conflicts and compliance gaps.
• Prepare design reports, narratives, and client presentations explaining rationale and compliance strategies.
• Present design concepts to clients and document decisions for project integration.
• Review work of junior staff and provide technical feedback to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Develop facility programming and space-planning solutions based on operational needs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GMP-compliant design

Project coordination

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical documentation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture (NAAB)

PE licensure or Architect license preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

GBA seeks a Senior Process Architect to design process-intensive life science facilities, translating client needs into practical programming and space planning. You will lead coordination across engineering, construction, and regulatory disciplines to resolve design conflicts and ensure GMP compliance.

You will prepare technical narratives and client presentations, guiding junior staff and shaping project decisions.