CareerPlan

Director of Client Development – Design‑Build & EPC Capital Projects (Life Sciences)

Pasadena, CA, USFull-time2026-04-14 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Director of Client Development leading large-scale capital programs ($100M+) for life sciences manufacturing facilities (cGMP, biotech, medical device) using Design-Build and EPC models.

Role type

Senior IC Director of Client Development (Design-Build & EPC)

Builds

Pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturing facilities including clean utilities, laboratories, and controlled environments.

Domain

Life Sciences Manufacturing / Construction Engineering

Required skills

Capital program leadership, Design-Build/EPC strategy, Life sciences manufacturing operations (cGMP, cleanrooms, utilities), Executive stakeholder management, Pursuit strategy, Risk management, Preconstruction planning, Validation readiness (CQV), Cost/schedule de-risking

Preferred skills

Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Cell & gene therapy experience, PE license, MBA, PMP

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Own bookings targets and pricing strategy for DB/EPC initiatives, Engage client executives to align capital investment with regulatory compliance, Lead pursuit strategy and negotiate commercial terms, Lead internal SMEs to deliver integrated solutions, Manage pipeline governance and forecasting, Serve as executive sponsor for client satisfaction and profitability

Seniority

Director, hands-on IC with strategic accountability