Validation - Manager / Senior Manager - Project Farma

PerkinElmer; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Validation Manager/Senior Manager to lead client projects in Washington, DC. This full-time role involves developing strategies for CQV services, managing business growth, and overseeing team performance across multiple client sites.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in life sciences or biotech, strong business development skills, and a commitment to quality delivery within scope and timelines.

Qualifications

• 7–13 years of experience in advanced therapy, life science, pharmaceutical, or biotech.
• At least 4 years in managing high-performing teams.
• 2 years in business development or sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the site strategy for CQV services.
• Manage business expansion and maintain dashboards.
• Oversee career development and performance of team members.

Skills

Business development

Team management

Project management

CQV engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Science or Engineering

Job description

Validation - Manager / Senior Manager – Project Farma

Location: Customer Site - DC, MA, MD, NJ, PA, VA

Job Summary

Full‑time salaried position with Project Farma; manage client projects, lead teams, drive site growth and business development, ensuring high‑quality delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Strategy: develop and own the site strategy to position the firm as a leader in CQV services; create a strategic roadmap; identify client needs; build relationships; drive expansion; manage KPIs; analyze metrics; participate in industry events.
• Business Growth & Development: manage business expansion, maintain dashboards, pursue opportunities, own project extensions, generate proposals, collaborate with Market Directors, monitor KPIs, support project delivery, identify new services for mutual benefit.
• Leadership & Talent Development: oversee career development and performance; coach, mentor, and develop team leads and members; create succession plans; manage teams at multiple client sites; ensure compliance and client satisfaction; drive resource planning and cross‑regional allocation.
• Technical Delivery: oversee technical delivery, staffing, and integration with client expectations; remain a technical SME; provide escalation point for issues; deliver GMP engineering services that meet client specifications and regulatory standards; manage budgets and detailed project schedules.
• Operational Performance & Billability: maintain 100% billability, forecast hours, align team performance with operational goals, manage burn rates, and conduct earned‑value analysis to maximize performance for Project Farma.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7–13 years of advanced therapy, life science, pharmaceutical, or biotech experience.
• At least 4 years of managing high‑performing teams; at least 2 years of business development, lead generation, or sales experience.
• Experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start‑up, project management, or comparable military experience.
• Strong business‑development skills: translating client visions, developing solutions, managing deliverables, and providing clear guidance to clients and direct reports.
• Willingness to travel domestically for client project assignments.

EEO Statement

Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and will not be sponsored for visas for this position.