Principal, Process Architecture

Description

• Provide technical leadership in the development and design of life science projects (biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device) from inception to development of project scope to delivery of drawings and specifications packages suitable for construction
• Authoring publications and white papers
• Maintain knowledge of current life science industry standards, innovate best practices, incorporate regulatory requirements, and create shared strategies for project scopes
• Design facility layouts, building systems, and infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations across multiple modalities
• Presenting multiple times per year at industry conferences or networking events
• Create scalable facility architectures that support expansion, equipment replacement, and technology modernization
• Propose, define, develop and oversee integrated (EPCMV) projects within budget and on schedule
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Contributing to proposal development
• Develop comprehensive facility master plans and long-term capital roadmaps aligned with business growth and technology adoption strategies
• Participating in DG capabilities presentations to clients
• Support construction projects during permitting, bidding, contract awards, procurement, implementation, financial administration, and sequencing, utilizing the BIM process
• Generate billable fees commensurate with experience level, commercial terms, company expectations, and industry standards
• Oversee designers and mentor technical professionals
• Coordinate integration of manufacturing equipment into facility infrastructure and architectural design
• Ensure facility design complies with FDA, EMA, ICH Q7, and applicable building/safety codes
• Provide technical training to clients and internal teams
• Interface with Barry-Wehmiller Design Group professionals to maintain cohesive and technically correct solutions and resolve highly complex technical issues

Requirements

• Experience coordinating design with process engineers on industrial installation of production equipment (preferred)
• A working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes (IBC in particular)
• A Master of Architecture (preferred)
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project (preferred)
• The ability to design cGMP manufacturing and lab facilities
• Experience interfacing with clients and in establishing long-term client relationships
• Utilize Autodesk Revit, Recap and Navisworks software
• A minimum of 20 years of facilities architectural design experience leading facility design including project programming/conceptualization, production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation
• Experience designing ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces
• Experience designing cold storage and refrigerated processing environments
• A Bachelor of Architecture
• Experience in designing greenfield facilities and renovating existing buildings
• An understanding of operating facility requirements, general arrangement drawings, operational flows, adjacency schemes, environmental classifications, and interpretation and justification of regulatory requirements
• Experience leading Front-end phases of design (master planning, feasibility study, conceptual design).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A registered architect (RA) license (NCARB preferred)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance