Leader - Life Science

Sector Leader – Life Science

Company: HED

Location:

Orange, CA

Base pay range: $190,000 – $230,000 per year.

We are a team that thrives on ideas, experience, creativity, and ambition. Our culture embraces change and challenges, encourages continual learning, and values the diverse perspectives that advance both our work and the world we share.

This hybrid role blends technical expertise with visionary leadership to design innovative, compliant, and sustainable biopharmaceutical facilities. The Life Science Sector Leader drives the strategic vision, growth, and operational excellence of the Life Sciences design practice.

• Define and execute the practice’s strategic plan aligned with corporate goals.
• Establish design standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks for life science projects.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and innovation.
• Develop and implement a design vision that aligns with the biotech company’s mission to accelerate scientific breakthroughs.
• Set best practices for facility design that optimize flexibility, scalability, and sustainability for biotech operations.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to deliver world‑class biotech facilities.
• Lead design proposals for new labs, pilot plants, and GMP manufacturing spaces tailored to biotech needs.
• Represent the company at biotech industry forums and thought‑leadership events.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to expand market share in the life sciences sector.
• Collaborate with business development teams to identify opportunities and lead proposal efforts.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive market strategy with the Science and Technology team aligned with corporate objectives.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes to position the company as an industry leader.
• Define target markets, service offerings, and go‑to‑market strategies to drive revenue growth.

• Oversee design execution for complex biotech facilities, ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA, EMA, and global standards.
• Integrate advanced technologies such as modular clean rooms, single‑use systems, and digital design tools (BIM).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design teams across architecture, engineering, and process disciplines.
• Ensure projects meet client expectations for functionality, sustainability, and cost‑effectiveness.

• Recruit top talent with expertise in biotech facility design, including architects, engineers, and process specialists.
• Provide structured mentorship programs and individualized development plans to help team members advance their technical and leadership skills.
• Create an environment that encourages cross‑functional teamwork between design, operations, and regulatory teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Promote a culture that values creativity, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear goals, KPIs, and accountability measures for team members and conduct regular performance reviews to drive excellence.
• Implement ongoing training programs focused on GMP compliance, emerging biotech technologies, and digital design tools (BIM, Revit).

• Serve as the internal advocate for the life sciences sector, ensuring alignment across design, engineering, and delivery teams.
• Collaborate with business leaders, practice leaders, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions that meet client expectations.
• Provide market insights and guidance to inform project strategies and innovation initiatives.

• Set and monitor sector performance metrics, including revenue, profitability, and market share.
• Develop annual business plans and budgets for the sector.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in life sciences facility design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
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