When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.
Job TitleVP, Principal Consultant - Project FarmaLocation(s)Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Raleigh, NC
Job Description
The Vice President, Principal Consulting is a senior executive responsible for leading the company’s most strategic consulting engagements, shaping market-facing capabilities, and driving significant revenue growth. This role combines deep subject matter expertise with enterprise leadership, commercial acumen, and a mandate to influence the company’s direction.
VP-Principal Consultants are accountable for building client trust at the highest levels, originating and converting complex opportunities, and mentoring the next generation of consulting leaders. This role will be expected to be billable on active projects within accounts 100% to maintain visibility, support project launches, and guide executive-level touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Client Leadership
- Serve as executive sponsor and strategic advisor on high-impact, multi-year client programs.
- Build and sustain C-suite relationships, ensuring the company is positioned as a long-term partner.
- Lead strategic account planning and contribute to company-wide client segmentation and targeting strategies.
Commercial Growth & Market Expansion
- Personally deliver and influence $2M–$3M+ in annual revenue through direct delivery and opportunity origination.
- Identify and shape whitespace opportunities, new service offerings, and market entry strategies.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Practice Leaders to develop go-to-market strategies and thought leadership campaigns.
Practice & Capability Development
- Lead the development of new consulting capabilities, methodologies, and intellectual property.
- Sponsor innovative initiatives that enhance the company’s competitive advantage and delivery excellence.
- Guide the evolution of consulting practices to align with emerging client needs and industry trends.
Talent Development & Leadership
- Serve as a senior mentor and sponsor for Principal Consultants and high-potential talent.
- Lead succession planning, performance management, and leadership development within the consulting team.
- Champion a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Executive Governance & Company Leadership
- Participate in executive leadership forums, including strategic planning, investment decisions, and operational reviews.
- Represent the consulting function in cross-functional initiatives and company-wide transformation efforts.
- Act as a public ambassador for the company through speaking engagements, and industry leadership.
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, project management and/or comparable military experience). Advanced degree preferred.
- Industry Expertise: 20+ years in life sciences, biotech, or technical consulting with a proven track record of executive-level impact.
- Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide initiatives and managing complex client portfolios.
- Commercial Acumen: Deep experience in consultative selling, pricing strategy, and P&L accountability.
- Innovation & Influence: Recognized thought leader with a history of shaping industry discourse and driving innovation.
- People Leadership: Proven ability to build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams across geographies and disciplines.
Other Required
- High degree of technical competence and creativity.
- Travel as necessary for business continuity.
PerkinElmer/Project Farma is 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 Farma is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Applicants must be authorized to work 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.
The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $200,000 - 250,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
PerkinElmer is 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 is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, project management, or comparable military experience
- 20 or more years of experience in life sciences, biotech, or technical consulting
- Executive-level impact leading strategic consulting engagements and complex client portfolios
- Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives
- Deep experience in consultative selling and pricing strategy
- P&L accountability experience
- Recognized thought leadership and a history of shaping industry discourse and driving innovation
- Proven ability to build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams across geographies and disciplines
- High degree of technical competence and creativity
- Authorization to work full-time in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
- Valid driver's license
- Advanced degree
PerkinElmer Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PerkinElmer and has not been reviewed or approved by PerkinElmer.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support stands out through strong 401(k) matching and, in places, immediate vesting that can materially increase total rewards. The ability to direct contributions and manage rollover options adds flexibility to long-term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as fair, with paid holidays, vacation, floating holidays, and paid sick leave included across many roles. Reported PTO amounts (e.g., roughly three weeks or 18 days) suggest a solid baseline even if it varies by site and department.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits appear broad and customizable, spanning multiple insurance types, spending accounts, wellness programs, and optional coverages like pet insurance. Added programs such as EAP resources, backup care, discount platforms, and tuition reimbursement expand the total rewards footprint beyond core pay.
PerkinElmer Insights
What We Do
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. Learn more at www.newperkinelmer.com.
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