Life Sciences Director of Design and Engineering

Overview:

Peregrine Team is conducting a confidential retained executive search on behalf of a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm with a strong and growing life sciences practice. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a respected industry professional who is well-connected in the North Carolina and broader Southeast life sciences market. The ideal candidate is a true seller-doer - someone who brings both the technical credibility to deliver complex projects and the business development instinct to grow a regional practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow the firm's life sciences practice in the North Carolina and Southeast region


• Build and maintain strong client relationships with biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences organizations


• Drive business development through pursuits, proposals, and client engagement


• Oversee delivery of cGMP life sciences facility projects across all project phases


• Mentor and develop a regional team


• Represent the firm within the local and national life sciences community including industry events and conferences

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related life sciences field


• Significant experience in life sciences facility design, engineering, or project delivery at a senior level


• Strong existing network and market presence in North Carolina and the broader Southeast


• Proven business development track record - client relationships, proposals, and revenue generation


• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex capital projects


• Background at an A/E, EPCM, or life sciences engineering consulting firm


• Collaborative leadership style with strong communication and relationship-building skills


• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Raleigh area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cGMP facilities, pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, cleanrooms, or advanced therapy environments


• Professional licensure in architecture or engineering


• Active involvement in ISPE, BIO, or other life sciences industry organizations


• Experience managing a regional office or P&L