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. 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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Raleigh, NC
Job Type
Full-time
Website
https://peregrineteam.com
Description
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