Lead Process Architect

PS&S, LLC • Raleigh, NC

2h

About The Position

PS&S is seeking an accomplished Lead Process Architect for its Raleigh, North Carolina regional office. The role leads architectural design and supports major capital projects for pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and related clients. The successful candidate will bring extensive architectural experience, with particular expertise in pharmaceutical, biotech, and other highly regulated facilities, and will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex projects.

The role also focuses on growing PS&S’s life sciences practice in the Raleigh market. This includes developing client relationships, identifying and pursuing new business, leading regional business development and project execution, and positioning the firm as a trusted life sciences partner. The position includes building and mentoring a team and owning the proposal process for life sciences pursuits.

PS&S describes its working arrangements as offering hybrid and on-site options. The company offers career mapping, ongoing training, a development program, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must be based in the United States and legally authorized to work there without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• At least 15 years of architectural experience, including significant work in pharmaceutical, biotech, and other life sciences facility design.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, cleanroom design, and regulated environments.
• Experience working in an architectural consulting or architecture and engineering firm.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and related design software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Architect (RA) is strongly preferred.
• Broader architectural experience in regulated and/or clean manufacturing sectors, such as healthcare, food and beverage, or advanced technology facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences facilities, including cGMP spaces, cleanrooms, laboratories, and support areas.
• Apply architectural expertise across other sectors, including commercial, industrial, R&D, higher education, and healthcare, as project needs arise.
• Develop conceptual designs, detailed drawings, and construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines and external stakeholders.
• Oversee design quality, technical accuracy, and project deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and project planning.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team.
• Develop relationships in the Raleigh-Durham life sciences community and promote the firm’s services.
• Lead life sciences proposal pursuits from discovery meetings through signed agreements.
• Engage with clients and develop proposals addressing their challenges.
• Lead the regional life science group, including regional business development and project execution.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Career mapping, ongoing training, and a development program.
• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid and on-site work options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior