Bioconjugate Area Lead

Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Company

hirify.global Sustainable Technology Solutions provides licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical expertise, energy transition solutions, design capabilities, and asset optimization solutions across the asset life cycle.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary owner representative for planning, design integration, construction assurance, commissioning, qualification, operational readiness, and startup of the client’s bioconjugate manufacturing area.
• Coordinate the client, PMC team, EPCM contractors, equipment suppliers, commissioning and qualification teams, and future manufacturing operations.
• Ensure facilities, process systems, utilities, and equipment are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with cost, schedule, quality, and operational objectives.
• Lead technical decision-making, facility and equipment integration, operational readiness planning, risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder coordination.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration from design through startup and support the transition to routine GMP operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 15 years of engineering experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated facilities.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary engineering teams and engineering contractors.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical decision-making and stakeholder alignment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in an Owner’s Representative or PMC role for major capital projects exceeding $1B TIC.
• Professional Engineer license and/or PMP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match may be available.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, and paid time off may be available.
• Flexible work schedule may be available.
• Professional training and development support career advancement.
• Zero Harm culture focused on belonging, connection, growth, and delivering together.