VP, Strategic Services Practice Leader
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Welcome to the forefront of innovation in cutting edge patient centered treatments! We are seeking the best and the brightest to join our high performing organization as a VP, Strategic Services Practice Lead . As a leader within the life science industry, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and redefining the standards of excellence. Our dynamic team is composed of vibrant professionals who are passionate about delivering high quality work for our partners and changing the lives of patients across the globe. If you are looking for a career accelerator, driven by innovation, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love to travel, and are ready to make a real impact, then Project Farma wants you to join our team. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license. The Vice President, Practice Lead is a senior executive responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and operational excellence of a defined consulting practice. This role combines technical leadership, market insight, and business acumen to ensure the practice delivers exceptional value to clients while scaling sustainably. The Practice Leader spearheads the development of service offerings, drives innovation, ensures delivery quality, and builds the talent pipeline necessary to support long‑term growth. This individual is a visible thought leader both internally and externally, shaping the company’s reputation in the market and influencing the evolution of consulting capabilities across the organization. The Practice Leader serves as both a market‑facing thought leader and an internal technical steward. They collaborate closely with Regional VPs, Principal Consultants, and Client Engagement leaders to ensure the practice delivers high‑value results, supports business growth, and builds the company’s brand and reputation. This role will be expected to be 40‑45% billable on active strategic projects within accounts to maintain visibility, support project launches, and guide executive‑level touchpoints. In addition, annual revenue targets will be established and expected to be met for this role. Key Responsibilities Practice Strategy & Ownership Define and execute a multi‑year strategic roadmap for the practice, aligned with company‑wide goals and market trends. Own the lifecycle of service offerings—from ideation and development to launch, refinement, and retirement. Conduct competitive benchmarking and market analysis to ensure offerings remain differentiated and relevant. Lead annual practice planning, including revenue targets, innovation priorities, and capability development. Service Excellence & Operational Execution Establish and enforce delivery standards, methodologies, and quality assurance protocols across all practice engagements. Lead the development of reusable assets, playbooks, and accelerators to improve delivery efficiency and consistency. Conduct regular project audits and post‑mortems to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement. Partner with delivery and operations teams to ensure optimal resource allocation and project staffing. Talent Development & Capability Building Identify, mentor, and develop high‑potential consultants within the practice to build future leadership capacity. Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition to define hiring profiles, support recruitment, and guide onboarding. Lead internal training programs and certification pathways to elevate technical and consulting skills. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusion within the practice. Thought Leadership & Market Positioning Represent the company as a domain expert through keynote speaking, panel participation, and industry publications. Develop and publish thought leadership content (e.g., white papers, frameworks, case studies) to build brand equity. Monitor emerging trends and technologies to inform the evolution of the practice and anticipate client needs. Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, industry bodies, and technology providers. Business Development & Strategic Growth Collaborate with Client Engagement and Sales teams to shape go‑to‑market strategies and strategic pursuits. Serve as the technical lead in high‑stakes proposals, RFP responses, and bid defenses. Identify and incubate new revenue streams through offering innovation and market expansion. Support strategic accounts by aligning practice capabilities with client transformation agendas. Experience Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or a combination of equivalent experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start‑up, project management and/or comparable military experience). Advanced degree preferred. Industry Expertise: 15 years in life sciences, biotech, or advanced manufacturing with deep domain knowledge. Practice Leadership: Proven experience building and scaling a consulting practice or technical service line. Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate market signals into actionable strategies and service innovation. Delivery Excellence: Strong background in managing complex, multi‑disciplinary consulting engagements. People Leadership: Demonstrated success in mentoring, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams. Market Presence: Recognized thought leader with a visible presence in industry forums and publications. Other Required High degree of technical competence and creativity. Travel as necessary for business continuity. In return for your skills, knowledge, and passion, we offer a wide range of benefits including: Competitive salary based on experience. Aggressive bonus structure. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective your first day of employment. 401(k) Plan with company match. Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays. Company Paid Maternity and Parental Leave. Continuing Education Assistance. Who are we? We are Project Farma , the leading advanced therapy technical operations consulting company in the life science industry. As a Patient Focused, People First delivery team, we are committed to advancing manufacturing to achieve operational excellence and accelerate speed to market for next‑generation medicines. Our manufacturing playbook has led to the creation of the largest and most mature advanced therapy manufacturing footprint in the world. We are an industry leader in providing project management, validation, engineering, quality/compliance, and consulting services to support our partners across the life science space in finding ground‑breaking treatments and solutions. We believe our culture of philanthropy, teamwork, training and development and commitment to the patient is the foundation to our teams’ and partners’ long‑term success. Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits. Reasonable estimate of the current range: $175,000 USD - $250,000 USD Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at [email protected]. It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers. We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process. Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$150,000.00 3 days ago J-18808-Ljbffr
