Job Description
This is a full-time salaried position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in one of Project Farma's primary markets and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests. Market locations include but are not limited to: Boston, Philadelphia, DMV, Northern New Jersey, Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, St Louis, Kansas City, Raleigh-Durham, Houston, Dallas, Boulder, Portland, San Fransisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Project Farma’s purpose is to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies. We accomplish this through the successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team members collaborate with cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities and applying data-driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management. This role contributes to organizational success by supporting financial performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvemen t, while also investing in people through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development. All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by being curious , personable , and unselfish , while maintaining a strong commitment to a Patient Focused and People First mindset . The Vice President, Practice Lead is a senior executive responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and operational excellence of a defined consulting practice. This role combines technical leadership, market insight, and business acumen to ensure the practice delivers exceptional value to clients while scaling sustainably. The Practice Leader spearheads the development of service offerings, drives innovation, ensures delivery quality, and builds the talent pipeline necessary to support long-term growth. This individual is a visible thought leader both internally and externally, shaping the company’s reputation in the market and influencing the evolution of consulting capabilities across the organization. The Practice Leader serves as both a market-facing thought leader and an internal technical steward. They collaborate closely with Regional VPs, Principal Consultants, and Client Engagement leaders to ensure the practice delivers high-value results, supports business growth, and builds the company’s brand and reputation. This role will be expected to be 40-45% billable on active strategic projects within accounts to maintain visibility, support project launches, and guide executive-level touchpoints. In addition, annual revenue targets will be established and expected to be met for this role. The ideal candidate brings deep pharmaceutical technical knowledge, exceptional program management discipline, and the ability to influence without authority across a matrixed organization. Key Responsibilities Practice Strategy & Ownership Define and execute a multi-year strategic roadmap for the practice, aligned with company-wide goals and market trends. Own the lifecycle of service offerings—from ideation and development to launch, refinement, and retirement. Conduct competitive benchmarking and market analysis to ensure offerings remain differentiated and relevant. Lead annual practice planning, including revenue targets, innovation priorities, and capability development. Service Excellence & Operational Execution Establish and enforce delivery standards, methodologies, and quality assurance protocols across all practice engagements. Lead the development of reusable assets, playbooks, and accelerators to improve delivery efficiency and consistency. Conduct regular project audits and post-mortems to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement. Partner with delivery and operations teams to ensure optimal resource allocation and project staffing. Talent Development & Capability Building Identify, mentor, and develop high-potential consultants within the practice to build future leadership capacity. Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition to define hiring profiles, support recruitment, and guide onboarding. Lead internal training programs and certification pathways to elevate technical and consulting skills. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusion within the practice. Thought Leadership & Market Positioning Represent the company as a domain expert through keynote speaking, panel participation, and industry publications.