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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Example candidateA 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.
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.
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.
Every placement carries a replacement guarantee. If the hire fails within the warranty window, we run a no-fee replacement search.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every candidate is credential-verified, biopharma-referenced, and matched to your facility. Anonymized examples below reflect real placement profiles.
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Example candidate“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:
We’ll help you scope the role on the call — seat, facility type, process utilities, and CQV expectations.
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:
Reference-verified from prior biopharma owners, EPCM firms, and validation heads. Not just “lab fit-out” on a resume.
WFI, clean steam, process gas, chilled water, HVAC-to-classification. Referenced from prior process engineers and MEP contractors.
Reference-verified CQV coordination: IQ / OQ / PQ readiness, engineering turnover packages, construction-to-CQV handoff at RFS.
ISPE CPIP or equivalent, PMP, DBIA where applicable, and sector-specific credentials as required.
FDA cGMP interface, EMA, MHRA where applicable, and PIC/S readiness. Composure under pre-approval inspection cadence.
Life Sciences PM, Senior, Project Executive, and Director-level comp bands aligned before finalist interviews.
Time to shortlist is typically 2 weeks from scoping call. Total time to placement (shortlist through offer acceptance) is typically 3–4 weeks.
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.
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.
Yes. ATMP, autologous cell therapy, closed-system manufacturing, and Grade B / Grade C classification interface are core coverage. Modular cGMP delivery experience verified.
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.
Yes. Every Life Sciences PM placement carries a replacement guarantee. Guarantee terms are confirmed in writing at engagement start.
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.
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.
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.
