Process Architect 5

Job Description

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of GMP concepts, regulatory requirements, various process platforms, and equipment technologies. They will have the ability to execute and lead projects through early phases of design, including feasibility, programming, master planning, concept, and BOD. This position will require facilitating design workshops with client’s key stakeholders and end users. This position will require a close collaboration with process engineers and architects, as well as effective coordination with others within a team environment. Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, public speaking, and technical writing skills will be necessary to be successful in this role.

Core Activities

• Works with clients and process engineers to define and document design basis.
• Works closely with process engineers to ensure coordination across process, equipment, regulatory compliance and facility design.
• Collaborates with architectural team to ensure cohesive design for the overall facility.
• Ability to conceptualize and communicate design ideas to clients in real time.
• Ability to facilitate design workshops with key stakeholders and end users, as well as facilitating stakeholder consensus.
• Ability to execute high-level master plan and develop building- or site-level expansion strategies.
• Researches and applies cGMP regulatory and building codes and standards to facility design. 
• Develops and generates studies, presentations and reports.
• Ability to generate concept design plans and sections, cleanroom classification plans, GMP flow diagrams, room summary list, and other deliverables appropriate for feasibility, programming or concept phases of design.
• Cultivates an industry presence through professional society memberships and activities, speaking engagements, and publication of blogs, articles, or white papers.
• Participates in proposal development and preparation, and project interviews.
• Provides mentorship to Process Architects III and IV as well as Architectural Intern/Design staff.

Qualifications

• Accredited Professional Degree in Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch, and/or D.Arch) or Canadian/International equivalent
• Architectural license in good standing within home state, with ability for reciprocal licensure through NCARB
• 20 years of professional experience with minimum 15 years of focus on GMP facility design

Preferred Qualifications 

• NCARB Certification
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office suite 
• Relevant knowledge of International Building Code, OSHA Regulations and ADA Standards 
• Ability to interface with clients and external partners 
• Flexibility for moderate travel in support of project-based or training activities 
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills 
• Experience with advanced technology industry projects including R&D labs, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food and nutrition, and/or consumer products 
• Experience with international clients and/or projects
• Expert-level knowledge of cGMP and regulatory concepts and requirements
• Entrepreneurial, client focused, and leadership skills
• Experience with Enscape, Rhino or other 3D modeling/visualization software 
• LEED Accreditation, WELL Certification or similar sustainability credentials 

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