Regional Life Sciences Director
Raleigh, NCPosted Sep 16, 2026
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Regional Life Sciences Director at Peregrine Team is a role based in Raleigh, NC. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Applications are submitted through JazzHR.
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Overview:
Peregrine Team is conducting a confidential retained executive search on behalf of a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm with a strong and growing life sciences practice. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a respected industry professional who is well-connected in the North Carolina and broader Southeast life sciences market. The ideal candidate is a true seller-doer - someone who brings both the technical credibility to deliver complex projects and the business development instinct to grow a regional practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Peregrine Team is conducting a confidential retained executive search on behalf of a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm with a strong and growing life sciences practice. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a respected industry professional who is well-connected in the North Carolina and broader Southeast life sciences market. The ideal candidate is a true seller-doer - someone who brings both the technical credibility to deliver complex projects and the business development instinct to grow a regional practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and grow the firm's life sciences practice in the North Carolina and Southeast region
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences organizations
- Drive business development through pursuits, proposals, and client engagement
- Oversee delivery of cGMP life sciences facility projects across all project phases
- Mentor and develop a regional team
- Represent the firm within the local and national life sciences community including industry events and conferences
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related life sciences field
- Significant experience in life sciences facility design, engineering, or project delivery at a senior level
- Strong existing network and market presence in North Carolina and the broader Southeast
- Proven business development track record - client relationships, proposals, and revenue generation
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex capital projects
- Background at an A/E, EPCM, or life sciences engineering consulting firm
- Collaborative leadership style with strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Raleigh area
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cGMP facilities, pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, cleanrooms, or advanced therapy environments
- Professional licensure in architecture or engineering
- Active involvement in ISPE, BIO, or other life sciences industry organizations
- Experience managing a regional office or P&L