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Hire Life Sciences Construction Project Managers

Hire cGMP-fluent PMs with delivered biomanufacturing, cleanroom, and R&D lab history — not commercial PMs claiming lab-fit-out adjacency. ISPE CPIP, CQV coordination, and validation-ready turnover discipline verified from prior FDA-regulated programs.

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Photo of a Vetted Life Sciences PMExample profile
Alexis R.
Vetted Specialist
Sector-specific Pms
Life Sciences PM
ISPE CPIP · PMP · cGMP
Sector focus
cGMP & life sciences
Biomanufacturing, cleanroom, R&D lab
Regulator interface
FDA cGMP + EMA
FDA, EMA, MHRA, PIC/S
Geography
US + EMEA
Active biopharma network in both markets
Placement warranty
Replacement guarantee
Every model, every placement
How It Works

Hire Life Sciences PMs in 3 steps

A structured process for hires where the wrong PM turns a cGMP cleanroom into an 18-month validation nightmare — and pushes back the product launch behind it.

Step 01

Talk to our team

30-minute call. Align on seat (biopharma owner / GC / EPCM firm), facility type (drug substance vs. drug product, R&D lab, ATMP / cell & gene), process utilities, CQV expectations, and start date.

Step 02

Review hand-selected talent

Within 2 weeks we introduce 3–5 Life Sciences PMs with delivered cGMP work. References from prior biopharma owners, validation heads, and Cx teams included.

Step 03

Hire with confidence

Every placement carries a replacement guarantee. If the hire fails within the warranty window, we run a no-fee replacement search.

Why iRecruit.co for Life Sciences PM Hires

What makes our Life Sciences PM shortlist different

Life sciences construction is where product launches live or die. Process utilities fluency, CQV coordination, and validation-ready turnover discipline separate a PM who delivers a validation-ready facility from one who becomes the reason the launch slips a quarter.

01

Delivered cGMP construction history

Every PM on the shortlist has delivered biomanufacturing, cleanroom, or cGMP R&D lab work — not commercial PMs claiming lab-fit-out adjacency. Reference-verified from prior biopharma owners and validation heads.

02

Process utilities & CQV fluency

WFI, clean steam, process gas, HVAC-to-classification. Reference-verified CQV coordination with the validation team — not just “familiar with GMP.” ISPE CPIP or equivalent credentialed.

03

Validation-ready turnover discipline

Verified turnover records: IQ / OQ / PQ readiness, engineering turnover packages, and construction-to-CQV handoff at RFS — not chased down through PQ. Referenced by prior CQV managers.

Meet Vetted Life Sciences PMs

The caliber of Life Sciences PM you’ll interview

Every candidate is credential-verified, biopharma-referenced, and matched to your facility. Anonymized examples below reflect real placement profiles.

Vetted SpecialistMale Life Sciences PM - biomanufacturingExample profile

Clarence T.

Biomanufacturing Drug Substance PM
  • Delivered 3 mAb and biologics facilities at Big Pharma owner
  • Owned $400M cGMP delivery through CQV to launch
  • Zero validation findings across last 4 turnover cycles
ISPE CPIPPMPcGMP
Vetted SpecialistFemale Life Sciences PM - ATMPExample profile

Denise M.

Cell & Gene Therapy PM
  • Delivered 2 autologous cell therapy manufacturing sites
  • Modular cGMP delivery with closed-system fluency
  • Grade B / Grade C classification interface owned
ISPE CPIPPMPGrade B/C
Vetted SpecialistMale Life Sciences PM - R&D labExample profile

Gregory S.

R&D Lab & Vivarium PM
  • Delivered 4 R&D lab retrofits and 2 vivarium fit-outs
  • ABSL-2 & ABSL-3 delivery experience
  • AAALAC accreditation-ready turnover on 3 openings
PMPNIH Design PolicyAAALAC
Life Sciences PM Specializations

Match the life sciences PM specialty to your facility

“Life Sciences PM” means very different things across drug substance, drug product, ATMP, R&D, and vivarium work. Below are the specializations we recruit for:

Drug Substance (Biologics) PM
mAb, vaccines, stainless-steel bioreactor
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Drug Product / Fill-Finish PM
Aseptic fill, isolator, RABS
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Cell & Gene Therapy PM
ATMP, autologous, closed-system
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Oral Solid Dosage PM
Tablet, capsule, continuous manuf.
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R&D Lab PM
Discovery, analytical, translational
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Vivarium PM
ABSL-2 / 3, AAALAC accreditation
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cGMP MEP PM
Process utilities, HVAC-to-class
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CQV Manager (Life Sciences)
IQ/OQ/PQ, validation coordination
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Life Sciences Owner’s Rep
Biopharma owner, GC oversight
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EPCM Firm PM
Design-build EPCM firm delivery
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Senior Life Sciences PM
Multi-facility & portfolio delivery
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Life Sciences Project Executive
GC-side program leadership
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Not sure which life sciences PM specialty fits?

We’ll help you scope the role on the call — seat, facility type, process utilities, and CQV expectations.

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Vetting Criteria

What we verify on every Life Sciences PM candidate

Life sciences PM hires live and die on cGMP fluency and validation-ready turnover discipline. Below is what every candidate has documented before you meet them:

Delivered cGMP construction history

Reference-verified from prior biopharma owners, EPCM firms, and validation heads. Not just “lab fit-out” on a resume.

Process utilities fluency

WFI, clean steam, process gas, chilled water, HVAC-to-classification. Referenced from prior process engineers and MEP contractors.

CQV coordination discipline

Reference-verified CQV coordination: IQ / OQ / PQ readiness, engineering turnover packages, construction-to-CQV handoff at RFS.

Credentials verified

ISPE CPIP or equivalent, PMP, DBIA where applicable, and sector-specific credentials as required.

Regulator interface history

FDA cGMP interface, EMA, MHRA where applicable, and PIC/S readiness. Composure under pre-approval inspection cadence.

Compensation alignment

Life Sciences PM, Senior, Project Executive, and Director-level comp bands aligned before finalist interviews.

FAQ

Hiring a Life Sciences Construction PM: frequently asked questions

How long does it take to hire a Life Sciences PM?

Time to shortlist is typically 2 weeks from scoping call. Total time to placement (shortlist through offer acceptance) is typically 3–4 weeks.

What does it cost to hire a Life Sciences PM?

Pricing depends on engagement model. Per-role recruiting is a defined fee. Embedded is a monthly retainer. Executive search (Director of Life Sciences Construction) is a retained fee, typically 30–35% of first-year cash comp.

Do you place biopharma-owner and GC-side / EPCM firm PMs?

Yes. All three seats are core coverage — biopharma owner PMs (owner employee), GC / delivery-firm PMs, and EPCM design-build firm PMs. Seat-fit is scoped on the intake call.

Can you recruit for cell & gene therapy specifically?

Yes. ATMP, autologous cell therapy, closed-system manufacturing, and Grade B / Grade C classification interface are core coverage. Modular cGMP delivery experience verified.

Can you verify prior validation-cycle turnover discipline?

Yes. We reference-verify with prior CQV managers, validation heads, and process engineers on IQ / OQ / PQ readiness at RFS and construction-to-CQV handoff quality.

Do you offer a placement guarantee?

Yes. Every Life Sciences PM placement carries a replacement guarantee. Guarantee terms are confirmed in writing at engagement start.

Can you build a full life sciences program team from scratch?

Yes. Program builds (PE + Sr PMs + PMs + Sr Supers + CQV Managers) route through embedded recruiting or RPO. Common for GCs standing up a life sciences vertical.

How is iRecruit.co different from a generalist life sciences recruiter?

Generalist recruiters treat “GMP experience” as interchangeable. iRecruit.co Life Sciences PM recruiters verify facility-type fit and CQV coordination — every candidate is matched to your specific cGMP context.

Ready to hire

Talk to a mission-critical construction recruiter

30-minute scoping conversation. We’ll review the life sciences PM role you need, seat, facility type, process utilities, and CQV expectations — then recommend the right hire path and start sourcing.

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