Validation - Senior Manager - Project Farma

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 Title Validation - Senior Manager - Project Farma Location(s) Raleigh, NC Job Description This is a full-time, salaried postion with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer OneSource company. Project Farma ’s purpose is to  improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies.  We accomplish this through the successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team members collaborate with cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities 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 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 improvemen t, while also investing in people through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development.  All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by being  curious ,  personable , and  unselfish , while maintaining a strong commitment to a  Patient Focused and People First mindset .  The  Validation - Senior Manager  is responsible for leading teams and overseeing the execution of work aligned to project, client, and business objectives. This role balances people leadership 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  Proactively identify client needs to foster site expansion  Build and maintain strong 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 to maintain dashboards and pursue expansion opportunities  Own project extensions, proposal generation, and provide critical input into site RFPs  Actively participate in 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  Analyze project performance metrics to ensure operational health and identify strategic 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    Collaborate across Project 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 to facilitate workflow development, project scope development and risk assessment, issue resolution and work forecasting and planning  Provide direction and innovation in service and/or process improvement, cost reduction and recommendations for business process optimization  Remain current with the latest trends in the biomanufacturing industry and implement strategies that leverage changes 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 team leads to prepare them for leadership roles  Mentor, train, and coach team members in client engagement, relationship management, and leadership   Develop and maintain succession 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  Collaboratively identify and 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 overal