Associate Director Resource Management

cGMPnow accelerates next-generation therapies to patients by providing GxP manufacturing & QC laboratory equipment, GxP computerized systems, commissioning & qualification, and procurement services using project-dedicated expert resources.

With our unique project delivery methodology and owner-focused involvement, we bring new products to market faster by providing cGMP systems faster.

The Associate Director of Resource Management is a senior, strategic role responsible for staffing, loading, and balancing active project work across the firm’s full service portfolio and identifying resources for future project work. This individual owns the end-to-end resource strategy, leveraging both internal talent and a deep external network of strategic partners, subcontractors, and independent consultants to ensure projects are staffed with the right expertise, at the right time, and at the right cost.

This is a critical leadership position, not a transactional one. The ideal candidate must be a highly connected, organized, and seasoned professional with a deep understanding of the commercial, operational, and cultural aspects of engineering and GMP-compliance consulting firms. This leader will be responsible for proactively building and curating a reliable bench of specialized resources, including those in architecture, engineering, process, automation/ITOT, GMP-compliance consulting, CQV, and Operational Readiness.

Salary Compensation Range: $150,000 - $245,000 annual depending on years of relevant experience.

This position is eligible for healthcare benefits, with employee premiums 100% paid by the company, enrollment in a retirement savings plan with company contributions, company matching of charitable contributions, profit sharing and is eligible for paid time off.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills and market and business considerations are taken into account when extending an offer.

• Demonstrated experience in resource management, staffing, & recruiting
• Familiarity with resource planning tools, project management platforms, and utilization reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related applied science discipline
• 10+ years of experience within engineering consulting, engineering procurement construction (EPC), or professional services firm in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or advanced manufacturing consulting
• Proven, extensive professional network across engineering, consulting, and specialized subcontracting/consulting communities
• Strong commercial acumen—understanding utilization, margin, rate structures, and project economics
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating with ambiguity
• Deep understanding of multidisciplinary GMP professional services and project delivery models
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills; able to influence decision-making at senior levels
• Strong working knowledge of GMP bioprocessing, advanced therapeutics, ADC/HPAPI, sterile operations, or other GMP-regulated modalities
• Familiar with ASME BPE, ISPE Baseline Guides, EU/FDA regulations, cGMPs, and risk-based design methodologies
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Balancing current supply and demand to ensure high-quality delivery

• Portfolio Optimization
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  Own firm-wide resource planning, staffing, and utilization across all active and forecasted projects
• Utilization Management
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  Load and balance resources across concurrent projects to align to productivity targets established by the COO and to maximize utilization while protecting delivery quality and employee sustainability
• Demand Forecasting
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  Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Business Development to anticipate upcoming demand and proactively build staffing plans
• Risk Mitigation
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  Identify risks related to capacity, skills gaps, or delivery…