Overview: Peregrine Team is conducting a confidential retained executive search on behalf of a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm with a strong and growing life sciences practice. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a respected industry professional who is well-connected in the North Carolina and broader Southeast life sciences market. The ideal candidate is a true seller-doer - someone who brings both the technical credibility to deliver complex projects and the business development instinct to grow a regional practice. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and grow the firm's life sciences practice in the North Carolina and Southeast region • Build and maintain strong client relationships with biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences organizations • Drive business development through pursuits, proposals, and client engagement • Oversee delivery of cGMP life sciences facility projects across all project phases • Mentor and develop a regional team • Represent the firm within the local and national life sciences community including industry events and conferences Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related life sciences field • Significant experience in life sciences facility design, engineering, or project delivery at a senior level • Strong existing network and market presence in North Carolina and the broader Southeast • Proven business development track record - client relationships, proposals, and revenue generation • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex capital projects • Background at an A/E, EPCM, or life sciences engineering consulting firm • Collaborative leadership style with strong communication and relationship-building skills • Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Raleigh area Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with cGMP facilities, pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, cleanrooms, or advanced therapy environments • Professional licensure in architecture or engineering • Active involvement in ISPE, BIO, or other life sciences industry organizations • Experience managing a regional office or P&L