Full-Time

Business Development Director - Validation

Posted on 4/18/2026

Barry-Wehmiller

Barry-Wehmiller

1,001-5,000 employees

Capital equipment and engineering solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$160k - $230k/yr

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Pasadena, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • 15+ years of Life Science operational and engineering experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device sectors; client side and consulting experience highly preferred
  • 10+ years’ experience with increasing responsibility in validation/quality service and project management of life sciences, biotech or other FDA regulated projects
  • Diverse experience in leading CQV project teams related to the commissioning and qualification of clean utilities, facility systems, process support systems, bioprocess manufacturing systems, packaging equipment, and process and cleaning validation is desirable
  • Demonstrated client development experience and excellent presentation skills
  • Experience with project management, good documentation practices, cGMP, and FDA validation methods and systems; ability to read engineering documents, set priorities, and work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience building, managing, and leading teams
  • Experience with creating proposals and business development
  • Experience with financial systems, project, and client administration
  • Strong leadership, verbal communication, technical writing, project management tools and word processing skills
  • Working knowledge of process automation and computer system validation concepts, GAMP methodologies, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and latest industry expectations for data integrity
  • Project management experience in managing scope, cost, schedule, quality and risk is required
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task on simultaneous projects
  • Travel as required for client development and project execution
  • Displayed leadership in a consulting and service environment
  • Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions
  • BS Degree in Engineering or related technical degree
Responsibilities
  • Lead a Regulatory Compliance Validation team for pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device manufacturing projects for our clients
  • Lead with an uplifting entrepreneurial spirit
  • Inspire excellence in all aspects of performance and project execution
  • Display enthusiasm and excitement for client projects that lifts project teams to high levels of job satisfaction
  • Consistently seek new value-add opportunities for clients and Design Group
  • Meet with clients to define the program requirements based on an understanding of the client's production process flow and space environmental needs derived from meetings with the client and the review of any documentation provided by the client
  • Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with teams to determine scope of work, budget and staffing
  • Communicate and interact directly with clients in a collaborative and professional manner
  • Create integrated solutions and communicate key concepts to the client
  • Develop the base plan and coordinate technical requirements with engineering disciplines
  • Understand and develop design intent based on client objectives and provide excellent client service
  • Research material options to deliver an optimal solution for the client when required by project scope
  • Assign and review work of project team
  • Check progress of work and alert project leads to change of scope or additional services
  • Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within company and externally with clients and other design professionals
  • Proficient written and oral communications skills
  • Prepare or review budgets based on experience and scope of project
  • Assist in the education and development of the team and act as resource for questions
  • Innovate and improve design and service delivery method and processes
  • Build and sustain long term client and internal relationships
  • Participate actively in relevant industry organization events and conferences
  • Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
Desired Qualifications
  • Diverse experience in leading CQV project teams related to the commissioning and qualification of clean utilities, facility systems, process support systems, bioprocess manufacturing systems, packaging equipment, and process and cleaning validation is desirable

Barry-Wehmiller provides capital equipment and engineering solutions for manufacturing, helping clients improve operations through design, integration, and installation of machinery and systems. Their products and services cover the lifecycle of capital equipment for manufacturing, from concept through delivery and support. The company differentiates itself with a people-first culture called Truly Human Leadership, focusing on the growth and well-being of team members, which they say leads to better performance and better outcomes for customers and communities. Its goal is to build a better world by developing people and delivering reliable solutions that positively impact the lives of employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1885

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kyle Chapman keynotes New North Summit June 9, 2026, boosting prestige.
  • Carol O'Neill appointed chief transformation officer February 15, 2026.
  • CARR Biosystems launch advances centrifugal separation in life sciences.

What critics are saying

  • Bob Chapman's March 19, 2026 death erodes employee morale in 6-12 months.
  • EU Regulation 2026/2033 bans non-compliant equipment sales Q1 2027.
  • CATL Gigafactory obsoletes BWP dry electrode partnership in 3-6 months.

What makes Barry-Wehmiller unique

  • Barry-Wehmiller executes 140+ acquisitions via Truly Human Leadership culture.
  • BW Forsyth Partners operates $850M hybrid equity model under Kyle Chapman.
  • Harvard Business School case study taught at 70+ schools worldwide.

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Company News

Greater Green Bay Chamber
May 1st, 2026
Kyle chapman of Barry-Wehmiller to give keynote at new north Summit.

Kyle chapman of Barry-Wehmiller to give keynote at new north Summit. Kyle Chapman, president and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, will provide a keynote address at the upcoming New North Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, at the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay. He will honor the legacy of his father, Bob, around the goal of building a more caring world through people-first business practices. Bob Chapman had been scheduled to provide a keynote at this year's Summit prior to his passing this past March 19. Bob Chapman, chairman and former CEO of Barry-Wehmiller Group, had shared his business philosophy in the 2015 best-seller, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family, co-authored with Raj Sisodia. The book, which will be given to all New North Summit attendees, has sold more than 110,000 copies and has been translated into eight languages; it was re-released in a revised and expanded edition in 2025. Registration for the event remains open; a link to register can be found at www.newnorthsummit.com. "We are most appreciative that Kyle Chapman has agreed to step in for his father as a speaker at this year's New North Summit to help us honor Bob," says New North President and CEO Patti Habeck. "The philosophy of Barry- Wehmiller challenges traditional thinking about how to run a business, and offers simple, yet groundbreaking, ideas on how to create safe, healthy and fulfilling work environments. I believe that Kyle's words will be highly impactful to our guests." The keynote address of Kyle Chapman, sponsored by Capital Credit Union, will highlight how Barry-Wehmiller is redefining what success in business looks like by demonstrating how economic growth and human vibrancy work in harmony. The company's success and its leadership approach initiated by Bob Chapman was featured in a case study by Harvard Business School that is now taught at 70-plus business schools around the world. Kyle Chapman's tenure at Barry-Wehmiller began in 2009, when he co-founded BW Forsyth Partners, today a thriving $850 million-plus organization. He became the interim chief financial officer of Barry-Wehmiller early in 2020, and added CEO to his title in 2025 when Bob Chapman stepped down from the role after 50 years of leadership. Kyle Chapman holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University. Before joining Barry-Wehmiller, he worked in private equity and operations for multiple companies, including Banc of America Capital Investors, where he completed approximately $300 million in investments across numerous industries. Additional keynote addresses will be given by Rima Alaily, corporate VP and general counsel at Microsoft, and by Denise Thomas, leadership strategist and author of the best-selling The Only One in the Room. The New North Summit opens with a performance of the National Anthem by Lawrence University Associate Professor of Voice Estelí Gomez. Praised by The New York Times for her "clear, bright voice," she is acclaimed for her artistry in early and contemporary music. A soprano who has appeared on major symphonic, film and television recordings, Gomez is a two-time Grammy winner with the ensemble Roomful of Teeth. The afternoon session includes a pair of concurrent breakout sessions: a panel on cross-industry talent development strategies and a roundtable discussion on entrepreneurship. The talent session will focus on New North's role in industry alliances and talent-related initiatives, followed by a roundtable discussion with regional leaders in the construction, digital and healthcare industries. The entrepreneurship session will include a panel of successful entrepreneurs from the New North region. The New North Summit wraps up with a networking reception from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Additional event agenda updates will be provided at www.newnorthsummit.com on an ongoing basis. WHERE: Lambeau Field Atrium 1265 Lombardi Ave.; Green Bay, Wis. WHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. New North, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit, regional economic development corporationfostering collaboration among private and public sector leaders throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, known as the New North region. The New North brand unites the region both internally and externally around talent development, brand promotion and business development, signifying the collective economic power behind the 18 counties. The counties include Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago. www.thenewnorth.com

Pulse 2.0
Nov 12th, 2025
BW Design Group Acquires Malisko To Enhance National Leadership In System Integration And Automation

BW Design Group, a fully integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm and a leading system integrator serving clients in the food and beverage, life sciences, household and personal care, and advanced technology sectors, has announced the acquisition of Malisko, a nationally recognized system integration and automation company.

Informa Markets
Aug 6th, 2024
Doug Neal joins Barry-Wehmiller

Doug Neal joins Barry-Wehmiller.

The Business Journals
Feb 20th, 2024
Big St. Louis-based manufacturing company fills new C-suite post

The Clayton-based company said Carol O'Neill, previously group president of packaging, has taken on the role of Barry-Wehmiller's chief transformation officer, effective Feb. 15.

Colombier Acquisition Corp. III
Jun 26th, 2023
Colombier invests in cut-size sheeting

With this investment, Colombier has partnered with Barry-Wehmiller (BW) Papersystems, a renowned pioneer in the field, known for their expertise in developing cutting-edge machinery.

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