VP, Life Sciences - Design Build Construction Firm - JN-062026-7048741

Rare leadership opportunity within life science construction
Outstanding company reputation, client-base, and future outlook

About Our Client

With multiple offices and over 500+ employees across the US, this top 100 ENR firm has grown strategically while staying true to the core values the company was originally founded upon. With 2B+ in annual revenue, the company has established themselves as a go-to partner for the country's fastest-growing project sectors - including manufacturing, mission critical, life sciences, and more.

Job Description

Develop and execute a strategic business plan to drive growth, market expansion, and long-term success of the Life Sciences division
Identify, pursue, and secure new life sciences project opportunities across targeted markets
Provide executive leadership for the Life Sciences division, setting vision, strategy, and growth priorities
Build and lead a high-performing team across business development, preconstruction, and operations
Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with architects, engineers, and key design-build collaborators
Oversee pursuit strategy and go/no-go decisions, ensuring alignment with risk, margin, and client fit
Partner with preconstruction to shape design-build solutions, budgets, and value engineering strategies
Drive market positioning and branding within the life sciences sector (cGMP, lab, pharma, biotech, etc.)
Ensure successful project handoff and execution alignment from pursuit through delivery
Monitor market trends, pipeline health, and competitive landscape to inform strategy
Champion client experience and long-term relationship development at the executive level
Maintain accountability for revenue growth, backlog development, and profitability within the division

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

15+ years related experience
Must have Life Science / Pharmaceutical construction project expertise
Advanced knowledge of the design-build process
4 year Bachelors degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field of study preferred
Advanced level degree preferred but not required
Proven track record leading successful teams of 5+ direct reports
Proven success driving business development and a results-driven mindset
Must have an outstanding business acumen and professional demeanor to manage client relationships

Candidate must be comfortable with out of town travel as required.