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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Design Lead

projectfarma
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/12/2026

Welcome to the forefront of innovation in cutting edge patient centered treatments! We are seeking the best and the brightest to join our high performing organization as a Design Lead. As a leader within the life science industry, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and redefining the standards of excellence. Our dynamic team is composed of vibrant professionals who are passionate about delivering high quality work for our partners and changing the lives of patients across the globe. If you are looking for a career accelerator, are driven by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, love to travel, and are ready to make a real impact, then Project Farma wants you to join our team.

  • As a Design Lead, you will direct and manage an architecture & engineering (A&E) firm on timelines, quality, and design of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will represent Project Farma by collaborating with clients as a trusted Partner, Account, Site and/or Project Owner.

About you:

  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • You are detail-oriented and exhibit natural leadership qualities.
  • You excel as a leader and enjoy increasing your own knowledge base while lifting others up alongside you.
  • You are currently or will live in the area where this job is posted.
  • You have a philanthropic drive and will embody our Patient Focused and People First Mission through the involvement in professional development and philanthropic opportunities.

How will you spend your days as a Design Lead?

  • Set and lead project direction and strategy based on client vision and expected outcomes throughout the entire project delivery life cycle.
  • Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring Team Members understand team and individual goals and responsibilities, managing priorities, and ensuring timely and high-quality completion of work.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert providing technical direction, training, career development, and performance assessments for project Team Members.
  • Project will include the following areas of focus:
      • Central Utilities Building
      • Tank Farm
      • Site Infrastructure/Pipe Racks
      • Lab/Warehouse/Other
  • NOTE: this will be a contract position for 12-18 months, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a full-time position

Examples of our core services within the life science space, include: Capital Project Management (including Project Controls and Scheduling); Facility Management & Builds; Tech Transfers; Validation Life Cycle (including Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation, etc.); GxP Automated Systems; Due Diligence & Business Strategy; Quality, Regulatory, & Compliance.

Required:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline and/or comparable military experience.
  • Typically, a minimum of 10-15 years of advanced therapy, life science, pharmaceutical, or biotech experience.
  • Expertise in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
  • Design experience with API manufacturing (small molecule) would be ideal.
  • Willingness to travel as required to support project and business needs.

In return for your skills, knowledge, and passion, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Aggressive bonus structure
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective your first day of employment
  • 401k Plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
  • Company Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Continuing Education Assistance

Who are we?

We are Project Farma, the leading advanced therapy technical operations consulting company in the life science industry. As a Patient Focused, People First delivery team, we are committed to advancing manufacturing to achieve operational excellence and accelerate speed to market for next-generation medicines. Our manufacturing playbook has led to the creation of the largest and most mature advanced therapy manufacturing footprint in the world. We are an industry leader in providing project management, validation, engineering, quality/compliance, and consulting services to support our partners across the life science space in finding ground-breaking treatments and solutions. We believe that our culture of philanthropy, teamwork, training and development and commitment to the patient is the foundation to our teams’ and partners’ long-term success.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$100,000 - $200,000 USD

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Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at QuestionForHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.

It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers. We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process.

 

Salary : $100,000 - $200,000

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