Validation Manager – Senior Manager

PerkinElmer

. Lead teams and oversee execution of Validation/CQV work aligned with project, client, and business objectives .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $106,000 - $149,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical life sciences projects, managing high-performing teams, and driving business development initiatives. Proven ability to develop strategic roadmaps, monitor project performance metrics, and build long-term client relationships.

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Technical Life Sciences Project ManagementBusiness Development and Lead GenerationTeam Leadership and DevelopmentGMP Engineering ServicesClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

CQV EngineeringProject ManagementKPI MonitoringBudget ManagementCGMP Facility Start-UpStrategic Roadmap DevelopmentProposal GenerationPerformance Metrics AnalysisClient Account GrowthTechnical Subject Matter Expertise

Soft Skills

Coaching and MentoringRelationship BuildingCollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Life SciencePharmaceuticalBiotechAdvanced TherapyRegulatory StandardsISPEClient SatisfactionTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningCross-Account Resource Allocation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams and oversee execution of Validation/CQV work aligned with project, client, and business objectives
Develop and own site strategy, strategic roadmaps, and site growth initiatives
Build relationships with client executives and decision-makers to secure long-term partnerships
Drive business expansion, proposal generation, project extensions, RFP input, and client account growth
Monitor KPIs, project performance metrics, budgets, planning needs, burn rates, forecasts, and earned value
Lead and manage technical life sciences projects, ensuring scope, timelines, budgets, quality, and client satisfaction
Oversee GMP Engineering services that meet client specifications and regulatory standards
Coach, mentor, train, and develop team members and team leads
Manage performance, succession planning, talent needs, recruitment support, and professional development
Drive site resourcing decisions, utilization, staffing, team mix, and cross-account/cross-region allocations
Serve as technical subject matter expert and escalation point for client technical issues
Collaborate with Market Directors, Project Leads, practice teams, clients, and senior leaders
Represent Project Farma at ISPE and other networking events
Maintain 100% individual billability while ensuring site or market team forecast-hour targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience
7–13 years’ advanced therapy, life science, pharmaceutical, or biotech experience
Minimum 4 years managing high-performing teams
Minimum 2 years business development, lead generation, or sales experience
Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments
Experience operating as a trusted strategic advisor to organization decision-makers on short- and long-term organizational initiatives
Experience translating client visions into project direction and delivering results
Proven technical/managerial capabilities in developing engineering and business solutions and managing deliverables and client expectations
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
No current or future work visa sponsorship
Cannot be employed with an invalid driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Diverse and culturally diverse workforce commitment