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PerkinElmer · 14 hours ago

Vice President, Strategic Consulting

Springfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $250K/yr

15+ years exp

PerkinElmer is an industry leader in providing project management and consulting services to accelerate the planning and operation of life sciences facilities. The Vice President, Strategic Consulting is responsible for the strategic direction and operational excellence of the consulting practice, ensuring it delivers exceptional value to clients while driving sustainable growth.

HardwareHealth Care

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Represent the company as 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 and anticipate client needs

Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, industry bodies, and technology providers

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

Identify and incubate new revenue streams through offering innovation and market expansion

Support strategic accounts by aligning practice capabilities with client transformation agendas

Qualification

Delivery ExcellenceIndustry ExpertisePractice LeadershipStrategic ThinkingPeople LeadershipMarket PresenceTechnical CompetenceCreativity

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience)

15+ years in life sciences, biotech, or advanced manufacturing with deep domain knowledge

Proven experience building and scaling a consulting practice or technical service line

Ability to translate market signals into actionable strategies and service innovation

Strong background in managing complex, multi-disciplinary consulting engagements

Demonstrated success in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams

Recognized thought leader with a visible presence in industry forums and publications

High degree of technical competence and creativity

Travel as necessary for business continuity

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

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