Senior Consultant I, PF Services

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80 year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. Job TitleSenior Consultant I, PF Services Location(s)US Remote - PA Position Summary: The Sr. Consultant I will work collaboratively with clients, vendors, contractors, and other Team Members to lead and support projects related to biomanufacturing across the entire project lifecycle. Specifically, they are responsible for leading and mentoring small project teams and identifying business development opportunities through Project Farma’s Patient Focused and People First platform. The Sr. Consultant I is a tactical executor focused on project-level delivery, supporting the site Manager’s strategy, and contributing to business growth, talent development, and resource planning with an emphasis on technical expertise and operational execution. All roles within Project Farma will maintain a Servant Leadership mentality, exemplifying the Project Farma culture of philanthropy, teamwork, training & development, and commitment to the patient as the foundation of our teams’ and partners’ long-term success. Essential Functions: Site Strategy Executes the site strategy as defined by the Manager to support the firm’s leadership position in CQV services. Identifies client needs during project execution and communicates these to the Manager for strategic consideration. Builds and maintains relationships with key project Points of Contact (POCs), such as project managers or technical leads, to ensure smooth project delivery and client satisfaction. Business Growth & Development Participate in project extensions and proposal generation, providing technical and operational input. Attend market-based industry events to build a local network. Provide deliverable and resource recommendations for site proposals to ensure feasibility. Support Project Farma’s business development initiatives through proactively identifying and escalating client needs along with a proposed support plan to their Manager appropriately. Understand and be able to speak to services both internally and externally. Maintain and present site dashboards to communicate project health, growth opportunities, and account maintenance needs. Communicate opportunities to expand presence and services for client support. Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders. Generate proposed support plan and escalate that plan as needed. Learn and develop skills and understanding of the business development process including proposal generation. Talent Development Encourage team members to share best practices within the team or site, contributing to a collaborative culture. Foster accountability and excellence within the project team and communicates retention risks (e.g., team morale issues) to the Manager. Coach Team Members on identified knowledge gaps and direct Team Members to materials to develop project driven technical and problem-solving skills Mentor and train internal team members on assigned duties, industry best practices, overall understanding of the business, and project driven technical skills. Develop team members with foresight to support project succession plans as identified by leadership. Develop and maintain your own succession plan to ensure project continuity. Technical Delivery Escalate technical delivery issues to the Manager and provide resolution or mitigation solutions. Ensure delivery of high-quality GMP Engineering services that meet client specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Support project execution, from planning to closeout, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. Lead, oversee, and execute client project initiatives, plans, or workstreams including ensuring team deliverables are completed in a timely and high-quality fashion. Provide hands-on support for both clients and Project Farma Team Members in navigating the engineering life cycle of cutting-edge equipment and manufacturing processes including proactively identifying and escalating roadblocks and utilizing critical thinking skills and knowledge of problem-solving skills to identify creative solutions. Create, update, and present work projections and progress reports. Develop technical documentation such as SOPs, requirements specifications, testing protocols, summary reports, etc. Build internal and external understanding, buy-in, and commitment to decisions through mutual understanding, collaboration, and effective presentations skills. Maintain PO management tools; managing burn rates; needs for new proposals and proactively communicate PO performance. Coordinate Team Member utilization with Site and Account Leads and escalate discrepancies between actual and forecasted utilization. Maintain internal site tools such as site dashboards, deliverable trackers, etc. Continually develop technical aptitude of Project Farma’s core services within the life science space including but not limited to: Capital Project Management, including Project Controls and Scheduling, Facility Builds, Tech Transfers, Validation Life Cycle, including CQV Process, Computer System Validation, Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance, GxP Automated Systems, Quality Control, including Clinical and Commercial. May be requested to assist with Project Controls and Scheduling to include; budget estimates, detailed project schedules, feasibility estimates, risks and forecast analysis as well as project cost reports and trends. Operational Performance, Billability & Resource Management Maintains 100% individual billability, focusing on personal contribution to project hours. Provides input into resourcing decisions for the project team to ensure high-quality delivery. Consults with the Manager to forecast future resource needs for the project and contribute to the resource plan. Leadership and Philanthropy Contribute to and embody our Patient Focused and People First mission, ensuring philanthropic and professional development opportunities are available for the site. Coach and mentor Team Members on solution driven mindset. Actively seeks opportunities to enhance Project Farma’s culture, support internal initiatives, and continue to develop servant leadership skills. Build and maintain deep rooted and meaningful internal and external relationships. Qualifications: Education and Experience Required: 4-5 years’ experience in consulting and/or engineering services. Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent work experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience). Other Required: Full-time on-site client presence Willingness to travel up to 100% or as required. Key Competencies: Customer Focused: Able to identify, prioritize, and escalate client needs and recognize constraints. Seeks to find out more about our clients, build meaningful relationships with clients, and provide excellent service towards the customer. Problem Solving: Able to identify key components of problems, generate and evaluate proposed solutions or mitigation plans, and choose the most appropriate option. Teamwork and Collaboration: Active participant in team environment and works together towards a common vision and/or goal. Encourages and embraces cooperation and collaboration amongst teams. Initiative: Able to complete deliverables or work unassisted. Takes responsibility for their own time and productivity. Actively seeks out new things to learn. Flexibility and Adaptability: Able to respond positively to and communicate change to teams. Adapt to new situations quickly. Able to take on a diverse range of tasks while remaining equally effective. Handles competing demands, overcomes setbacks, welcomes, and learns from constructive feedback. Integrity: Demonstrates commitment to corporate and personal values. Takes accountability for their actions, decisions, and work. Exhibits a high standard of ethics. Builds and maintains trust and good working relationships. Demonstrates honesty and truthfulness at all times. Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of self-awareness. Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work through to the end. Leading and Developing Others: Ability to communicate effectively, mentor and develop others, and build and maintain relationships. Proactively identify performance trends and developmental and/or stretch opportunities for Team Members. PerkinElmer/Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer/Project Farma is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $(85,000 - $108,150) The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Are you ready to help improve the lives of millions of people and create a healthier world? When you work at PerkinElmer, that’s exactly what you’ll do. From our dedicated scientists and world-class operations employees to our innovative R&D professionals and committed sales and service groups, we’re a unique team of 5,000 global colleagues who come to work every day knowing we’re making a difference. Through innovation, collaboration, and believing in our mission, we strive to create an inspiring and inclusive culture for our employees, so that they can be their best and, together, create a better tomorrow. Join us today.

Salary : $85,000 - $108,150