Job Description
Responsibilities
Location Boston, Massachusetts US Job ID REQ-057143The 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. ThePractice Leaderspearheads 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 thecompany'sreputation in the market and influencing the evolution of consulting capabilities across the organization.ThePractice Leaderserves 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 thecompany'sbrand and reputation.This role will be expected to be40-45%billable on active projects within accountstomaintainvisibility, support project launches, and guide executive-level touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities
Practice Strategy & Ownership
Define and execute a multi-year strategic roadmap for the practice, aligned withcompany-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 offeringsremaindifferentiated 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 ensureoptimalresource 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 thecompanyas a domain expert through keynote speaking, panel participation, and industry publications.
Develop and publish thought leadership content (e.g., white papers, frameworks, case studies) to build brand equity.
Monitor emerging trends and technologies to inform the evolution of the practice andanticipateclient needs.
Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, industry bodies, and technology providers.
Business Development & Strategic Growth
Collaborate with Client Engagement and Sales teams to shape go-to-market strategies and strategic pursuits.
Serve as the technical lead in high-stakes proposals, RFP responses, and bid defenses.
Identifyand incubate new revenue streams through offering innovation and market expansion.
Support strategic accounts by aligning practice capabilities with client transformation agendas.
Experience Required
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, projectmanagementand/or comparable military experience).Advanced degree preferred.
Industry Expertise:15+ years in life sciences, biotech, or advanced manufacturing with deep domain knowledge.
Practice Leadership:Proven experience building and scaling a consulting practice or technical service line.
Strategic Thinking:Ability to translate market signals into actionable strategies and service innovation.
Delivery Excellence:Strong background in managing complex, multi-disciplinary consulting engagements.
PeopleLeadership:Demonstratedsuccess in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
Market Presence:Recognized thought leader with a visible presence in industry forums and publications
Other Required
High degree of technical competence and creativity
Travelasnecessary for business continuity.
PerkinElmer/Project Farmais 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/Project Farmais committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Applicants mustbe authorized towork 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.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.
Responsibilities
Location Boston, Massachusetts US Job ID REQ-057143The 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. ThePractice Leaderspearheads 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 thecompany'sreputation in the market and influencing the evolution of consulting capabilities across the organization.ThePractice Leaderserves 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 thecompany'sbrand and reputation.This role will be expected to be40-45%billable on active projects within accountstomaintainvisibility, support project launches, and guide executive-level touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities
Practice Strategy & Ownership
Define and execute a multi-year strategic roadmap for the practice, aligned withcompany-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 offeringsremaindifferentiated 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 ensureoptimalresource 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 thecompanyas a domain expert through keynote speaking, panel participation, and industry publications.
Develop and publish thought leadership content (e.g., white papers, frameworks, case studies) to build brand equity.
Monitor emerging trends and technologies to inform the evolution of the practice andanticipateclient needs.
Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, industry bodies, and technology providers.
Business Development & Strategic Growth
Collaborate with Client Engagement and Sales teams to shape go-to-market strategies and strategic pursuits.
Serve as the technical lead in high-stakes proposals, RFP responses, and bid defenses.
Identifyand incubate new revenue streams through offering innovation and market expansion.
Support strategic accounts by aligning practice capabilities with client transformation agendas.
Experience Required
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, projectmanagementand/or comparable military experience).Advanced degree preferred.
Industry Expertise:15+ years in life sciences, biotech, or advanced manufacturing with deep domain knowledge.
Practice Leadership:Proven experience building and scaling a consulting practice or technical service line.
Strategic Thinking:Ability to translate market signals into actionable strategies and service innovation.
Delivery Excellence:Strong background in managing complex, multi-disciplinary consulting engagements.
PeopleLeadership:Demonstratedsuccess in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
Market Presence:Recognized thought leader with a visible presence in industry forums and publications
Other Required
High degree of technical competence and creativity
Travelasnecessary for business continuity.
PerkinElmer/Project Farmais 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/Project Farmais committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Applicants mustbe authorized towork 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.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.
About PerkinElmer
For 85 years, PerkinElmer has pushed the boundaries of science from food to health to the environment. We’ve always pursued science with a clear purpose – to help our customers achieve theirs. Our expert team brings technology and intangibles, like creativity, empathy, diligence, and a spirit of collaboration, in equal measure, to fulfill our customers’ desire to work better, innovate better, and create better.
PerkinElmer is a leading, global provider of technology and service solutions that help customers measure, quantify, detect, and report in ways that help ensure the quality, safety, and satisfaction of their products.
