About the role

Overview: Peregrine Team is conducting a confidential retained executive search on behalf of a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm with a strong and growing life sciences practice. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a respected industry professional who is well-connected in the North Carolina and broader Southeast life sciences market. The ideal candidate is a true seller-doer - someone who brings both the technical credibility to deliver complex projects and the business development instinct to grow a regional practice.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow the firm's life sciences practice in the North Carolina and Southeast region Build and maintain strong client relationships with biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences organizations Drive business development through pursuits, proposals, and client engagement Oversee delivery of cGMP life sciences facility projects across all project phases Mentor and develop a regional team Represent the firm within the local and national life sciences community including industry events and conferences
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related life sciences field Significant experience in life sciences facility design, engineering, or project delivery at a senior level Strong existing network and market presence in North Carolina and the broader Southeast Proven business development track record - client relationships, proposals, and revenue generation Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex capital projects Background at an A/E, EPCM, or life sciences engineering consulting firm Collaborative leadership style with strong communication and relationship-building skills Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Raleigh area
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cGMP facilities, pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, cleanrooms, or advanced therapy environments Professional licensure in architecture or engineering Active involvement in ISPE, BIO, or other life sciences industry organizations Experience managing a regional office or P&L

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Manager

Location

Raleigh, NC

Occupation

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Industry

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Posted

3 days ago

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