Senior Project Director, Life Sciences Capital Projects

USPF PROJECT FARMA LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer’s Project Farma seeks a Director/Senior Director to lead mega-capital projects (> $200M TIC) across multiple markets. You will provide strategic direction, governance, and executive-level client engagement, while mentoring project leaders and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role demands extensive travel, strong financial and organizational leadership, and a proven track record in GMP-regulated capital delivery and project governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 13-20+ years of capital project experience with 10+ years leading large-scale life sciences projects >$200M TIC
• Expert knowledge of GMP-regulated capital delivery, operational readiness, and project governance.
• MSCM, MEM, or PMP or other advanced certifications are strongly preferred.
• Executive presence with strong financial, commercial, and organizational leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead mega-projects (> $200M TIC) across multiple geographies from FEL through startup and operations integration.
• Provide strategic capital deployment guidance, risk mitigation, and value delivery to clients.
• Oversee governance structures, executive reporting, and client interfaces at senior levels.
• Direct project controls, vendor management, and cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS).
• Mentor and develop other project leaders; drive adoption of PF methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial acumen

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Job description

PerkinElmer’s Project Farma seeks a Director/Senior Director to lead mega-capital projects (> $200M TIC) across multiple markets. You will provide strategic direction, governance, and executive-level client engagement, while mentoring project leaders and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role demands extensive travel, strong financial and organizational leadership, and a proven track record in GMP-regulated capital delivery and project governance.