C&Q Validation Manager / Senior Manager - Project Farma

Project Farma’s purpose is toimprove patient lives by acceleratingthe delivery of life-changingtherapies.Weaccomplishthisthrough thesuccessful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) teammemberscollaboratewith cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliveran exceptionalcustomer experience, andcontributeto business growth byidentifyingopportunities and applying data-driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management. 

The successful candidate will reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC - Greenville, NC - or Huntsville, AL and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests.

This role contributes to organizational success by supporting financial performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement, while also investing in people through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by beingcurious,personable, andunselfish, whilemaintaininga strong commitment to aPatient Focused and People First mindset.

TheValidation -Manager/Senior Manageris responsible forleading teams and overseeing the execution of work aligned to project, client, and businessobjectives. This role balancespeopleleadership with operational accountability, including coaching, performance management, resource planning, and ensuring high-quality delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budget. At more senior levels, this role provides experienced leadership and operational oversight across multiple projects or functional areas, with accountability for team performance, talent development, and consistent execution of business priorities, while partnering with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement, scalability, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Site Strategy

• Develop and own the site strategy to position the firm as a leader in CQV services

• Create a strategic roadmap to drive site growth and align with firm objectives

• Proactivelyidentifyclient needsto foster site expansion

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., client executives, decision-makers) to secure long-term partnerships

Business Growth & Development

• Drive site-level business expansion and development with a strategic focus to expand services and opportunities

• Work with Project Leads tomaintaindashboards and pursue expansion opportunities

• Own project extensions, proposal generation, and provide critical input into site RFPs

• Activelyparticipatein industry events to build a local network and collaborate with the Market Director to expand client portfolios and secure high-value contracts

• Monitor and achieve operational KPIs and targets

• Analyzeproject performance metrics to ensure operational health andidentifystrategic opportunities for scaling.

• Lead, oversee, and execute client project initiatives allowing for the identification of new and added services for the mutual benefit of the client and organization

• Support, review, and analyze Business Development, Project Delivery and Team Member activities  

• Support in the development, implementation, and execution of strategic plans to meet the Project Farma business development and growth targets  

• CollaborateacrossProject Farma practice teams to develop solutions for joint business opportunities that meet business and client objectives

• Monitor and manage budgets and planning needs to meet the necessary project requirements 

• Support the maintenance of new and existing client accounts, focusing on project delivery and actively seeking account growth 

• Work with clients’business/technical leadership tofacilitateworkflow development, project scope development and risk assessment, issue resolution and work forecasting and planning

• Provide direction and innovation in service and/or process improvement, costreductionand recommendations for business process optimization

• Remain current with the latest trends in the biomanufacturing industry and implement strategies thatleveragechanges in the marketplace into new business opportunities

• Attend and represent Project Farma at ISPE or other networking events

Leadership &Talent Development

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

• Coach, mentor, and develop teamleadsto prepare them for leadership roles

• Mentor, train, and coach team members in client engagement, relationship management, and leadership 

• Develop andmaintainsuccession plans for team or project leads

• Partner with Market Directors to share best practices across sites

• Lead a high-performing team, fostering accountability, excellence, and collaboration, while setting performance goals and enhancing retention

• Manage teams at various client sites/locations to ensure consistency of technical services, compliant with client and Project Farma processes and standards

• Collaborativelyidentifyand implement employee performance and development plans to meet individual development and organizational growth goals

• Direct and manage teams executing projects within the Project Farma practice areas with overall responsibility for technical solutions, cost, quality, and client satisfaction

• Strategically assign team members to accounts for mutual benefit andidentifyTeam Member succession planning to maximize the readiness of future leaders

• Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring Team Members understand team and individual goals and responsibilities, managing priorities and ensuringtimelyand high-quality completion of work

• Subject Matter Expert who provides technical direction, training, careerdevelopmentand performance assessments to ensurehigh qualitydelivery

• IdentifyProfessional Development opportunities for Team Members to develop their skills

• Build andmaintainhigh performing teams ensuring successful account management and growth

• Strategicallyidentifytalent needs and follow through with support of the recruitment and talent acquisition process

Resource Management

• Drive resourcing decisions for the site and collaborate with the Market Directors to ensureoptimalstaffing

• Consult with the Market Director to forecast future resource needs andmaintaina forward-looking resource plan

• Proactively manage resourceutilizationand team mix to ensure high-quality project delivery within budget

• Support project direction and strategy based on client vision and expected outcomes throughout the entire project delivery life cycle without oversight 

• Support andidentifyresource planning, anddefine projectobjectivesand requirements necessary to structure a project or activity

• Analyze,identifytrends, and ensure performance ofprojectmanagement tools;managingburn rates; need for new proposals and proactively communicateprojectperformance. Proactivelyidentifyand ensure success through earned value analysis for clients and maximizing performance for Project Farma

• Drive efficiency through team memberutilizationand support cross-account / cross-region allocations

Technical Delivery

• Oversee technical delivery for site or market projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes

• Ensureappropriate staffingto meet project requirements and client expectations

• Build dependence as a technical SME to the client and serve as an escalation point for technical issues

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

• Own and delegate project execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met

• Continually develop technical aptitude of Project Farma’s core services within the life science space  

• May be requested toassistwith Project Controls and Scheduling to include, Budget estimates, Detailed project schedules and milestones, Feasibility estimates, risks, forecasts and scenario analysis, and Project cost reports and trend analysis 

Operational Performance & Billability

• Maintain 100% individual billability while ensuring the site or market team achieves forecast hours&targets

• Ensure team performance aligns to billable hours in support of operational goals

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $111,000 - $219,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will bedeterminedby factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.