Validation Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Develop and own the strategy for Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) services at the site.

• Create strategic roadmaps aimed at driving site growth while aligning with company objectives.

• Identify client needs to promote site expansion.

• Establish and nurture relationships with client executives and decision-makers.

• Propel business expansion and development at the site level.

• Maintain dashboards and pursue expansion opportunities alongside Project Leads.

• Take ownership of project extensions and proposal generation, providing input into site RFPs.

• Engage in industry and networking events to cultivate a local network and broaden client portfolios.

• Monitor operational KPIs, project performance metrics, budgets, planning requirements, and targets.

• Lead and oversee client project initiatives while identifying new or additional services.

• Collaborate across practice teams to create solutions for joint business opportunities.

• Support client account maintenance, project delivery, and overall account growth.

• Work alongside client leadership on workflow and project scope development, risk assessment, issue resolution, forecasting, and planning.

• Drive enhancements in service and processes, cost reduction, and optimization of business processes.

• Oversee the career development and performance of the site team.

• Coach, mentor, train, and develop team leads and members.

• Develop succession plans and assist in recruitment and talent acquisition.

• Lead high-performing teams and manage them across various client sites.

• Make decisions regarding site resourcing, staffing, utilization, team composition, and resource planning.

• Analyze project trends, burn rates, earned value, forecasts, and overall project performance.

• Oversee technical delivery to ensure high-quality GMP engineering services comply with client specifications and regulatory standards.

• Own and delegate project execution while adhering to timelines and budget constraints.

• Assist with project controls and scheduling, including estimates, timelines, milestones, risks, forecasts, scenario analysis, cost reporting, and trend analysis.

• Maintain 100% individual billability and ensure the team meets billable hour targets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (and/or Master's degree) in Life Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, project management, or similar military experience.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in advanced therapy, life science, pharmaceutical, or biotech settings.

• At least 4 years of experience managing high-performing teams.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in business development, lead generation, or sales.

• Willingness to travel as necessary for client project assignments and business development or team initiatives.

• Experience acting as a trusted strategic advisor to organizational decision-makers on both short-term and long-term initiatives.

• Proven ability to translate client vision into project direction while framing the project, providing clarity to direct reports and clients, and achieving results.

• Demonstrated technical and managerial skills in developing solutions for engineering and business challenges, and managing deliverables and client expectations.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• A valid driver's license is required; the employer cannot consider individuals with an invalid driver's license.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.