VP, Life Sciences Process Mechanical Construction

Gryphon Oakwood; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Gryphon Oakwood in Chicago seeks a Vice President – Process Mechanical Construction for Life Sciences to lead growth and delivery of complex pharmaceutical and biotech projects. You will drive executive-level strategy, safety, quality and regulatory compliance across process piping, cleanrooms, high-purity utilities and modularization.

The role requires 15+ years in industrial construction or advanced manufacturing, proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Senior construction/operations leader with 15+ years' experience.
• Experience delivering pharmaceutical/biotech facilities.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, ISPE, USP or similar standards.
• Experience with cleanrooms and high-purity systems.
• Leadership across large multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences construction operations.
• Lead pursuit and execution of major pharma/biotech projects.
• Oversee scopes including process piping, clean-process systems, utilities and equipment installation.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, schedule and regulatory compliance.
• Lead lifecycle activities from preconstruction to startup readiness.
• Develop prefabrication, modularization and offsite strategies.
• Build relationships with customers, engineering partners and senior leaders.
• Develop organizational capabilities for regulated manufacturing environments.

Skills

Executive leadership

Process mechanical construction

Clean-process piping

High-purity utilities

Equipment installation

Cleanrooms

Modularization

Project lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance (cGMP FDA ISO)

Lean construction

Job description

Gryphon Oakwood in Chicago seeks a Vice President – Process Mechanical Construction for Life Sciences to lead growth and delivery of complex pharmaceutical and biotech projects. You will drive executive-level strategy, safety, quality and regulatory compliance across process piping, cleanrooms, high-purity utilities and modularization.

The role requires 15+ years in industrial construction or advanced manufacturing, proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, and a track record of