Validation - Manager / Senior Manager - Project Farma

PerkinElmer; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Validation - Manager / Senior Manager for Project Farma. The role focuses on leading teams, developing the site strategy for CQV services, and driving growth across multiple markets. Domestic travel and cross‑functional collaboration will be essential to meet client needs and business objectives.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with senior leaders to ensure high-quality delivery and scalable solutions across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the site strategy to position the firm as a leader in CQV services
• Create a strategic roadmap to drive site growth and align with firm objectives
• Proactively identify client needs to foster site expansion
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to secure long‑term partnerships
• Drive site-level business expansion and development with a strategic focus to expand services and opportunities
• Work with Project Leads to maintain dashboards and pursue expansion opportunities
• Own project extensions, proposal generation, and provide critical input into site RFPs
• Actively participate in industry events to build a local network and collaborate with the Market Director to expand client portfolios and secure high‑value contracts
• Monitor and achieve operational KPIs and targets
• Analyze project performance metrics to ensure operational health and identify strategic opportunities for scaling.
• Lead, oversee, and execute client project initiatives allowing for the identification of new and added services for the mutual benefit of the client and organization
• Support, review, and analyze Business Development, Project Delivery and Team Member activities
• Support in the development, implementation, and execution of strategic plans to meet the Project Farma business development and growth targets
• Collaborate across Project Farma practice teams to develop solutions for joint business opportunities that meet business and client objectives
• Monitor and manage budgets and planning needs to meet the necessary project requirements
• Support the maintenance of new and existing client accounts, focusing on project delivery and actively seeking account growth
• Work with clients' business/technical leadership to facilitate workflow development, project scope development and risk assessment, issue resolution and work forecasting and planning
• Provide direction and innovation in service and/or process improvement, cost reduction and recommendations for business process optimization
• Remain current with the latest trends in the biomanufacturing industry and implement strategies that leverage changes in the marketplace into new business opportunities
• Attend and represent Project Farma at industry events when requested

Job description

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Validation - Manager / Senior Manager - Project Farma

Location(s)

Boulder, CO, Customer Site - CA, Customer Site - CO, Customer Site - TX, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Pasadena, CA, Portland, OR, San Diego, CA, South San Francisco, CA

Job Description

The successful candidate will reside in one of Project Farma's primary markets and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests.

Project Farma's purpose is to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies. We accomplish this through the successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team members collaborate with cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities and applying data-driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management.

This role contributes to organizational success by supporting financial performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement, while also investing in people through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

All team members are expected to embody Project Farma's values by being curious, personable, and unselfish, while maintaining a strong commitment to a Patient Focused and People First mindset.

The Validation - Manager/Senior Manager is responsible for leading teams and overseeing the execution of work aligned to project, client, and business objectives. This role balances people leadership with operational accountability, including coaching, performance management, resource planning, and ensuring high-quality delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budget. At more senior levels, this role provides experienced leadership and operational oversight across multiple projects or functional areas, with accountability for team performance, talent development, and consistent execution of business priorities, while partnering with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement, scalability, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Site Strategy

• Develop and own the site strategy to position the firm as a leader in CQV services
• Create a strategic roadmap to drive site growth and align with firm objectives
• Proactively identify client needs to foster site expansion
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., client executives, decision-makers) to secure long‑term partnerships

Business Growth & Development

• Drive site-level business expansion and development with a strategic focus to expand services and opportunities
• Work with Project Leads to maintain dashboards and pursue expansion opportunities
• Own project extensions, proposal generation, and provide critical input into site RFPs
• Actively participate in industry events to build a local network and collaborate with the Market Director to expand client portfolios and secure high‑value contracts
• Monitor and achieve operational KPIs and targets
• Analyze project performance metrics to ensure operational health and identify strategic opportunities for scaling.
• Lead, oversee, and execute client project initiatives allowing for the identification of new and added services for the mutual benefit of the client and organization
• Support, review, and analyze Business Development, Project Delivery and Team Member activities
• Support in the development, implementation, and execution of strategic plans to meet the Project Farma business development and growth targets
• Collaborate across Project Farma practice teams to develop solutions for joint business opportunities that meet business and client objectives
• Monitor and manage budgets and planning needs to meet the necessary project requirements
• Support the maintenance of new and existing client accounts, focusing on project delivery and actively seeking account growth
• Work with clients' business/technical leadership to facilitate workflow development, project scope development and risk assessment, issue resolution and work forecasting and planning
• Provide direction and innovation in service and/or process improvement, cost reduction and recommendations for business process optimization
• Remain current with the latest trends in the biomanufacturing industry and implement strategies that leverage changes in the marketplace into new business opportunities
• Attend and represent Projec