Project Director - Laboratory
Cannon DesignSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted March 2, 2026
$166k - $208k
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Job Description
The Laboratory Project Director is a senior professional responsible for leading the planning, design, and management of laboratory and vivarium environments, ensuring integration of scientific, architectural, and operational requirements while managing stakeholder engagement and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead laboratory and vivarium planning teams and facilitate stakeholder meetings
- Oversee integration of laboratory and vivarium requirements into design documents and coordination efforts
- Serve as primary liaison between planning teams, architecture, and interiors
- Provide expertise in laboratory workflows, equipment, space programming, and compliance standards
- Review and validate design documents to ensure alignment with scientific and operational needs
- Manage stakeholder expectations, drive consensus, and synthesize requirements with design elements
- Develop project goals, work plans, and ensure design excellence, quality, budget, and schedule adherence
- Establish and maintain a partnering relationship with clients and implement best practices and standards
- Ensure statutory compliance and manage communication regarding design and construction issues
- Lead team activities, provide mentorship, and foster a positive team environment
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in laboratory and vivarium environments in general, and a minimum of 10 years of specific experience on Bio Pharma laboratories and vivarium, with proven subject matter expertise.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (Master’s preferred) in a relevant scientific, engineering, or architectural field.
- Comprehensive understanding of laboratory and vivarium design, operations, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams in complex laboratory and vivarium planning projects.
- Ability to travel to work in South San Francisco office full-time.
- Familiarity with MS Project, Deltek Project Planning, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and other data management software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific and technical concepts to non-experts.
- Advanced proficiency in laboratory and vivarium space planning, programming, and workflow optimization.
- Strong business acumen, technical knowledge, coordination and communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with project team and client.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $166,400 to $208,000 with potential for bonuses
Flexible work schedule options including flex-time
Remote work options
Paid time off
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
401(k) retirement plan
Employee perk programs
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