The QA/ RA - Director is a senior, client-facing consulting leader responsible for delivering and growing high-value quality, compliance, and regulatory services across Project Farma’s client base. This is a strategic, delivery first role with a strong emphasis on complex, high-impact tactical engagements that may involve self-management on projects. The role is expected to be primarily billable, with some amount of time as assigned by CoE leadership allocated as needed to support business development, especially on “land and expand” opportunities. Strategic Client Delivery (Primary Focus) Serve as a senior advisor and delivery leader on strategic quality and regulatory engagements, including but not limited to: Quality Management System (QMS) design and remediation Inspection readiness, mock inspections, inspection training Regulatory responses Data integrity, risk management, and compliance transformation Quality governance and organizational effectiveness Investigation responses Submission support, FDA facing meeting support Supplier Quality Audits New Product Introduction development and management Investigation system development and remediation Quality Management Maturity Model assessment and remediation Regulatory Strategy Develop and deliver training and workshops Prioritize strategic, complex projects as the preferred engagement type; avoid routine or staff-augmentation-only assignments where possible. Ensure delivery excellence, regulatory rigor, and strong client outcomes across all engagements. Billable Utilization & Project Leadership Maintain high billable utilization consistent with senior consulting expectations. Travel as required to support client projects, executive workshops, audits, and regulatory-facing activities. Act as project sponsor or senior engagement lead, guiding scope, approach, and client communication. Business Development & Market Support Support the VP, Quality & Regulatory Services and commercial teams in selling quality, compliance, and regulatory services. Lead or contribute to proposal development, scope definition, pricing input, and client presentations. Identify opportunities to expand existing engagements into broader or deeper quality and regulatory programs. Thought Leadership & Market Presence Actively contribute to PF’s reputation as a leader in quality and regulatory consulting. Develop intellectual capital such as white papers, frameworks, case studies, and internal methodologies. Represent the firm at industry forums, conferences, webinars, and professional societies (e.g., ISPE, PDA, ASQ, RAPS). Remain at the forefront of US, EMA, and ROW regulatory changes and current expectations Team Development & Mentorship Mentor and coach consultants and project Directors within the Quality & Regulatory practice and across the entire organization. Provide technical and professional guidance to ensure consistent delivery quality and consultant development. Support talent development and capability-building initiatives within the practice. Assist in developing and maintaining internal knowledge management subject Internal Collaboration & Practice Support Collaborate with Regional VPs, Client Engagement, and Client Solutions teams to align resources with strategic client needs. Support practice planning, capability development, and service-line evolution under the direction of the VP, Quality & Regulatory Services. Contribute to firmwide initiatives where quality and regulatory expertise is required. Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in scientific, regulatory, engineering, or related discipline preferred. 16 years (Director) – 20 years (Sr. Director) of experience in life sciences quality, compliance, or regulatory roles, including consulting and/or owner-side leadership. Demonstrated success delivering and advising on complex Gx. P, regulatory, and quality system initiatives. Strong working knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, MHRA, ICH, WHO). Proven ability to support sales and business development in a consulting environment. Executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills. Willingness and ability to travel regularly in support of project delivery and client needs. Previous experience in development and presentation of thought leadership including conference presentations, white papers, published papers, etc. Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments. Other Preferred Advanced Degree preferred One or more industry-specific certifications Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license. The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $165,000 - $200,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.