Sector Leader - Life Science

HED · Orange, CA · 1 wk ago

HybridAnalystFull-time

Define and execute the practice’s strategic plan aligned with corporate goals.
Establish design standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks for life science projects.
Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and innovation.
Develop and implement a design vision that aligns with the biotech company’s mission to accelerate scientific breakthroughs.
Establish best practices for facility design that optimize flexibility, scalability, and sustainability for biotech operations.
Stay ahead of emerging trends in cell and gene therapy, biologics manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.

Partner with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to deliver world-class biotech facilities.
Lead design proposals for new labs, pilot plants, and GMP manufacturing spaces tailored to biotech needs.
Represent the company at biotech industry forums and thought leadership events.
Build and maintain strong client relationships to expand market share in the life sciences sector.
Collaborate with business development teams to identify opportunities and lead proposal efforts.
Represent the practice at industry conferences, events, and thought leadership forums.

Develop and execute a comprehensive market strategy with the Science and Technology team for the life sciences sector aligned with corporate objectives.
Identify emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes to position the company as an industry leader.
Define target markets, service offerings, and go-to-market strategies to drive revenue growth.

Oversee design execution for complex biotech facilities, ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA, EMA, and global standards.
Integrate advanced technologies such as modular cleanrooms, single-use systems, and digital design tools (BIM).
Ensure designs support innovation, operational efficiency, and rapid scale-up for clinical and commercial production.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design teams across architecture, engineering, and process disciplines.
Ensure projects meet client expectations for functionality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

Build a High-Performing Team: Recruit top talent with expertise in biotech facility design, including architects, engineers, and process specialists.
Mentorship & Career Growth: Provide structured mentorship programs and individualized development plans to help team members advance their technical and leadership skills.
Foster Collaboration: Create an environment that encourages cross-functional teamwork between design, operations, and regulatory teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Culture of Innovation: Promote a culture that values creativity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, ensuring the team stays ahead of biotech industry trends.
Training & Upskilling: Implement ongoing training programs focused on GMP compliance, emerging biotech technologies, and digital design tools (e.g., BIM, Revit).
Resource Planning: Ensure optimal allocation of resources across projects, balancing workload and maintaining efficiency.
Leadership Development: Identify and groom future leaders within the practice to support succession planning and long-term growth.

Serve as the internal advocate for the life sciences sector, ensuring alignment across design, engineering, and delivery teams.
Collaborate with business leaders, practice leaders, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions that meet client expectations.
Provide market insights and guidance to inform project strategies and innovation initiatives.

Set and monitor sector performance metrics, including revenue, profitability, and market share.
Develop annual business plans and budgets for the sector.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations.

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