Validation - Manager at PerkinElmer

Apply for Validation - Manager at PerkinElmer in Annapolis, MD, US. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth and is part of Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in the DC‑MD‑VA metro area and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests. The Manager is responsible for the technical performance of projects, the business‑development expansion of services at partner accounts, and client relationship management as the client liaison during delivery of Project Farma service engagements. Key Responsibilities 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. 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. Monitor and achieve operational KPIs and targets. Review and populate site dashboards providing direction resulting in project health and expansion opportunities. 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 client’s 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. Thorough understanding of target industries including how each sector interacts, emerging trends, and key challenges. Attend and represent Project Farma at ISPE or other networking events. Leadership & Talent Development Partner with Market Directors to share best practices across sites. Direct and manage teams executing projects within the Project Farma practice areas with overall responsibility for technical solutions, cost, quality, and client satisfaction. Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring team members understand goals and responsibilities, managing priorities and ensuring timely and high‑quality completion of work. Act as subject‑matter expert to provide technical direction, training, career development and performance assessments for high‑quality delivery. Mentor, train, and coach team members in client engagement, relationship management, and leadership. Resource Management Consult with the Market Director to forecast future resource needs and maintain a forward‑looking resource plan. Proactively manage resource utilization and team mix to ensure high‑quality delivery within budget. Support project direction and strategy based on client vision and expected outcomes throughout the entire delivery life cycle without oversight. Analyze and identify trends, ensuring performance of PO management tools; manage burn rates; and proactively communicate PO performance. Identify and ensure success through earned‑value analysis for clients and maximize performance for Project Farma. Drive efficiency through team member utilization and support cross‑account / cross‑region allocations. Technical Delivery Oversee technical delivery for site or market projects, ensuring high‑quality outcomes. Ensure appropriate staffing to meet project requirements and client expectations. Serve as escalation point for technical issues and build dependence as a technical SME to the client. Ensure delivery of high‑quality GMP Engineering services that meet client specifications and regulatory standards. Own and delegate project execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. Continuously develop technical aptitude of Project Farma’s core services, including Capital Project Management, Facility Builds, Tech Transfers, Validation Life‑Cycle (Commissioning, Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation), Quality, Regulatory & Compliance, GxP Automated Systems, Quality Control. Assist with Project Controls and Scheduling (budget estimates, detailed schedules, milestones, feasibility estimates, risk forecasts, scenario analysis, cost reports, trend analysis). Operational Performance & Billability Maintain 100% individual billability while ensuring the site or market team achieves forecast hours & targets. Ensure team performance aligns with billable hours to support operational goals. Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree (or Master’s) in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or a combination of equivalent experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start‑up, project management and/or comparable military experience. 7‑10 years of advanced therapy, life science, pharmaceutical, or biotech experience. Full‑time on‑site client presence. Willingness to travel up to 100% or as required. Experience operating as a trusted strategic advisor to organization decision‑makers on short and long‑term initiatives. Experience translating client visions into project direction, clarity for direct reports and clients, and delivering results. Proven technical/managerial capabilities in developing solutions to engineering and business problems and managing deliverables and client expectations. Compensation The annual compensation range for this full‑time position is $105,000 – $120,000. Final base pay will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, and individual qualifications such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Eligibility and Travel Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and will not receive visa sponsorship. The role may require significant travel to support project and business needs. This position may require a valid driver’s license. EEO Statement PerkinElmer/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. PerkinElmer/Project Farma is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr PerkinElmer