Director of Architecture, Life Sciences

142 Design Group

$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters in Architecture and 10+ years of experience, including 5 years in Life Sciences architecture.
  • Proven success developing client relationships and winning project work.
  • Strong presence in meetings, presentations, and client interactions.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in building and mentoring teams.
  • Strong design sensibility with practical delivery experience.
  • Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Established industry credibility and professional network in Life Sciences is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with design-build leadership to pursue Life Sciences projects.
  • Serve as a client-facing leader during proposals and strategic discussions.
  • Utilize industry relationships to generate new opportunities.
  • Guide projects from concept through execution while balancing quality, schedule, and cost.
  • Deliver exceptional client experiences through proactive leadership and clear communication.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and design-build partners.
  • Build and grow a Life Sciences team, mentoring architects and designers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and grow a regional practice rather than just maintain it.
  • Access to a robust design-build platform with active projects.
  • Direct influence over client relationships and team development.
  • Engagement with sophisticated clients on complex, impactful projects.
  • Culture emphasizing ownership, accountability, and collaboration.
Full Job Description
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Business Development & Market Leadership - Partner with design-build leadership to pursue and win Life Sciences projects - Serve as a client-facing leader in proposals, presentations, interviews, and strategic discussions - Leverage industry relationships and reputation to generate new opportunities - Help define and communicate 142’s value proposition within a design-build environment - Represent the firm at industry events, networking opportunities, and client engagements   Project Leadership & Delivery - Serve as Principal-in-Charge and/or Project Executive on key projects - Guide projects from early concept through execution, balancing design quality, schedule, and cost - Deliver an exceptional client experience through clear communication and proactive leadership - Collaborate seamlessly with design-build partners, consultants, and internal teams   Team Building & Leadership - Build and grow a Life Sciences team over time, with support from 142’s existing staff and leadership - Mentor architects and designers, setting expectations for quality, accountability, and client service - Help establish scalable processes, standards, and best practices for the group   Strategic Vision & Design Leadership - Provide design direction and maintain high design standards - Contribute strategic insight to market positioning and practice growth - Encourage innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking design solutions - Help shape how design excellence integrates with speed and execution   Why Join 142 and Our Design-Build Partners - Opportunity to shape and grow a regional practice, not just maintain one - Access to a strong design-build platform with real project momentum - Direct influence on client relationships, pursuits, and team growth - Work with sophisticated clients on complex, high-impact projects - Culture focused on ownership, accountability, collaboration, and long-term relationships NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors or Masters in Architecture & 10+ years of experience, at least 5 years in Life Sciences Architecture (F&D, lab, GMP manufacturing, etc.) - Proven success developing client relationships and winning work - Strong presence in meetings, presentations, and client interactions - Demonstrated leadership experience building and mentoring teams - Strong design sensibility with practical delivery understanding - Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset - Established industry credibility in Life Science and professional network preferred - Licensed Architect preferred - Collaborative, relationship-driven, no-ego leadership style - Alignment with both 142’s design-driven approach and design-build execution environment MAKE YOUR MOVE
At OneFourTwo, we believe that every structure has a unique story to tell. Our journey began with a passion for creating spaces that seamlessly blend form and function. Over the years we have evolved into a dynamic team of architects and engineers committed to delivering excellence. Whether you’re embarking on a new project or revitalizing an existing space, OneFourTwo Design Group is here to turn your vision into reality. Let’s build something extraordinary together!   OneFourTwo does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from OneFourTwo’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. OneFourTwo will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. #LI-MG1 #LI-Onsite

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