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Regulatory & AHJ Manager

Richmond, Virginia, USFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop, manage, and maintain strategic relationships with regulatory and inspection authorities to secure permits and approvals for a multi-billion-dollar greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing project.

Role type

Senior project regulatory and AHJ coordination manager

Builds

Greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities

Domain

Life sciences / Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Construction / Regulatory compliance

Required skills

Regulatory compliance strategy, AHJ relationship management, permit lifecycle management, code compliance coordination, risk mitigation, stakeholder leadership, multi-jurisdictional coordination, project schedule alignment

Preferred skills

GMP-regulated facility experience, Owner's Representative or PMC background, environmental permitting expertise, commissioning and startup support in regulated environments

Technologies

EPC, EPCM, project delivery models

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive regulatory compliance strategies; Serve as primary contact for Authorities Having Jurisdiction; Lead planning and submission of permits and approvals; Coordinate with engineering and design teams for code compliance; Identify and mitigate regulatory risks; Manage regulatory inspections and audits; Maintain regulatory documentation systems; Support CQV and startup activities; Provide leadership on regulatory obligations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC