VP, Manufacturing & Technical Operations - Project Farma

The VP, Manufacturing & Technical Operations at Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company, is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing technical and manufacturing operations within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The role involves strategic planning, program management, team leadership, and ensuring operational excellence in a regulated environment.

Location: US Remote - AL, US Remote - AZ, US Remote - CA, US Remote - CO, US Remote - DC, US Remote - DE, US Remote - FL, US Remote - GA, US Remote - IL, US Remote - IN, US Remote - KS, US Remote - KY, US Remote - MA, US Remote - MD, US Remote - ME, US Remote - MI, US Remote - MN, US Remote - MO, US Remote - NC, US Remote - NH, US Remote - NJ, US Remote - NV, US Remote - NY, US Remote - NYC, plus 9 more states.

Salary: $200,000–$250,000/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for complex technical operations initiatives including new product introductions, technology transfers, process validations, and facility fit assessments.
• Develop integrated program plans, critical path analyses, risk registers, and resource plans; proactively identify and escalate risks and issues.
• Own stage-gate processes and governance deliverables, ensuring milestones are met on time, within scope, and aligned to regulatory commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Partner with technical subject matter experts to translate scientific and process requirements into executable operational plans and develop staff awareness of critical process parameters (CPP) and critical quality attributes (CQA).
• Support technology transfer activities from development into GMP manufacturing, including documentation, gap assessments, and readiness reviews.
• Facilitate resolution of technical, operational, and quality issues that arise during operations, startup or shutdown of manufacturing equipment.
• Develop manufacturing batch records, SOPs, validation protocols, and regulatory filing sections as required.
• Represent operations in regulatory audits, including defense of process control strategy and executed batch records.
• Perform comprehensive operational readiness assessments to confirm that manufacturing areas, equipment, processes, materials, personnel, and support systems are prepared for safe, compliant, and reliable GMP operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and program communicator for senior leadership, cross-functional partners, and external collaborators or CDMOs.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality program status reports, executive briefings, and governance committee presentations.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities; facilitate trade-off discussions and decision-making.
• Champion operational excellence and lean principles within technical operations, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cycle time.
• Support the development and deployment of program management frameworks, tools, and best practices across the organization.
• Contribute to capacity planning, portfolio prioritization, and resource management processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of technical professionals to deliver high‑quality work aligned with project, client, and business objectives.
• Provide day‑to‑day people leadership, including onboarding, training, mentorship, and ongoing skills development, to build a strong and capable technical team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience).
• 20+ years of experience in operations management within pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs or technology transfer projects in a GMP environment.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing processes (biologics, small molecule, or both).
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations (FDA 21 CFR Parts 210/211, ICH guidelines, EMA requirements).
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Experience leading teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $200,000 - $250,000.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership in a global company.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative environment focused on improving patient lives.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No visa sponsorship is available.
• Position may require significant travel to support project and business needs.
• The final salary will depend on location, experience, and qualifications.