PositionSummary:

TheSr.ConsultantIwill work collaboratively withclients, vendors, contractors, and other Team Members tolead andsupport projects related tobiomanufacturing across the entireprojectlifecycle.Specifically, theyare responsible forleading and mentoringsmall project teamsandidentifyingbusiness development opportunitiesthroughProject Farma’sPatient FocusedandPeopleFirstplatform.TheSr.ConsultantIis a tactical executor focused on project-level delivery, supporting thesiteManager’s strategy, and contributing to business growth, talent development, and resource planningwith an emphasis ontechnicalexpertiseand operational execution.

All roles within Project Farma willmaintainaServantLeadershipmentality, exemplifying the Project Farmaculture of philanthropy, teamwork, training&development,and commitment to the patient as the foundation of our teams’ and partners’ long-term success.

EssentialFunctions: 

Site Strategy

• Executes the site strategy as defined by the Manager to support the firm’s leadership position in CQV services.

• Identifiesclient needs during project execution and communicates these to the Manager for strategic consideration.

• Builds andmaintainsrelationships with key project Points of Contact (POCs), such as project managers or technical leads, to ensure smooth project delivery and client satisfaction.

Business Growth & Development

• Participate in project extensions and proposal generation, providing technical and operational input.

• Attend market-based industry events to build a local network.

• Provide deliverable and resource recommendations for site proposals to ensure feasibility.

• Support Project Farma’s business development initiatives through proactively identifying and escalating client needs along with a proposed support plan to theirManagerappropriately.  

• Understand and be able to speak to services both internally and externally.

• Maintain and present site dashboards to communicate project health, growth opportunities, and account maintenance needs. 

• Communicateopportunities to expand presence and services for client support.

• Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders. 

• Generateproposedsupport plan and escalate that plan as needed.

• Learn and develop skills and understanding of the business developmentprocessincluding proposal generation.  

Talent Development

• Encourage team members to share best practices within the team or site, contributing to a collaborative culture.

• Foster accountability and excellence within the project team andcommunicatesretention risks (e.g., team morale issues) to the Manager.

• Coach Team Members onidentifiedknowledge gaps and direct Team Members to materials to develop project driven technical and problem-solving skills

• Mentor and train internal team members on assigned duties, industry best practices, overall understanding of the business, andproject driventechnical skills. 

• Develop team members with foresight to support project succession plans asidentifiedby leadership. 

• Develop andmaintainyour own succession plan to ensure project continuity.

Technical Delivery

• Escalate technical delivery issues to the Manager and provide resolution or mitigation solutions.

• Ensure delivery of high-quality GMP Engineering services that meet client specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

• Support project execution, from planning tocloseout, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.

• Lead, oversee, and execute client project initiatives, plans, or workstreams including ensuring team deliverables are completed ina timelyand high-quality fashion. 

• Provide hands-on support for both clients and Project Farma Team Members in navigating the engineering life cycle ofcutting-edgeequipment and manufacturing processes including proactively identifying and escalating roadblocks andutilizingcritical thinking skills and knowledge of problem-solving skills toidentifycreative solutions.

• Create, update, and present work projections and progress reports. 

• Develop technical documentation such as SOPs, requirements specifications, testing protocols, summary reports,etc.  

• Build internal and external understanding, buy-in, and commitment to decisions through mutual understanding, collaboration, and effectivepresentationsskills. 

• Maintain PO managementtools;managing burnrates;needs for new proposals and proactively communicate PO performance. 

• Coordinate Team Memberutilizationwith Site and Account Leads and escalate discrepancies between actual and forecastedutilization. 

• Maintain internal site tools such as site dashboards, deliverable trackers, etc. 

• Continually develop technical aptitude of Project Farma’s core services within the life science space including but not limited to:Capital Project Management, including Project Controls and Scheduling,Facility Builds,Tech Transfers,Validation Life Cycle, includingCQV Process, Computer System Validation,Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance,GxPAutomated Systems,Quality Control, including Clinical and Commercial.

• May be requested toassistwith Project Controls and Scheduling toinclude;budget estimates, detailed project schedules, feasibility estimates, risksand forecast analysis as well as project cost reports and trends.

Operational Performance,Billability& Resource Management

• Maintains 100% individual billability, focusing on personal contribution to project hours.

• Provides input into resourcing decisions for the project team to ensure high-quality delivery.

• Consultswith the Manager to forecast future resource needs for the project and contribute to the resource plan.

Leadership and Philanthropy

• Contribute to and embody ourPatient FocusedandPeople Firstmission,ensuring philanthropic and professional development opportunities are available for the site.

• Coach and mentorTeam Members on solution driven mindset.

• Activelyseeksopportunities to enhanceProject Farma’sculture, support internal initiatives, and continue to develop servant leadership skills. 

• Buildandmaintaindeep rooted and meaningfulinternal and external relationships. 

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Required:

• 4-5years’experience in consulting and/or engineering services. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent work experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, projectmanagementand/or comparable military experience). 

Other Required:

• Full-timeon-site client presence

• Willingness to travel up to 100% or asrequired.

Key Competencies:

• Customer Focused:Able toidentify, prioritize,and escalate client needs and recognize constraints.Seeksto find out more about our clients, build meaningful relationships with clients, and provide excellent servicetowardsthe customer. 

• Problem Solving:Able toidentifykey components of problems, generate and evaluate proposed solutions or mitigation plans, and choose the mostappropriate option. 

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Activeparticipantinteamenvironment andworkstogether towards a common vision and/or goal.Encourages and embraces cooperation and collaborationamongst teams. 

• Initiative: Able to completedeliverablesor work unassisted.Takesresponsibility for their own time and productivity.Actively seeks out new things to learn. 

• Flexibility and Adaptability:Able to respond positively toand communicatechangeto teams.Adapt to new situations quickly.Able to take on a diverse range of tasks whileremainingequally effective.Handles competing demands, overcomes setbacks, welcomes, and learns from constructive feedback. 

• Integrity:Demonstratescommitment to corporate and personal values.Takesaccountability for their actions, decisions, and work.Exhibitsa high standard of ethics.Buildsandmaintainstrust and good working relationships.Demonstrates honesty and truthfulness at all times.

• Accountability:Demonstratesa high levelof self-awareness.Holds self and others accountable for measurable,high-quality,timely, and effective results.Determinesobjectives, sets priorities, and delegatesworkthrough to the end. 

• Leadingand DevelopingOthers:Ability to communicate effectively, mentor and develop others,andbuild andmaintainrelationships.Proactivelyidentifyperformance trends and developmental and/or stretch opportunities for Team Members.

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, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer/Project Farma is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $(75,000 - $105,000) The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.