Region Head, West Coast - San Diego, CA

Company Description · A career here is life-enhancing. · At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-en ...

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Company Description
A career here is life-enhancing.

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success.

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

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Position Overview
The
Region Head
is an experienced and strategic senior leader responsible for the West Region (San Diego and San Francisco areas) within Syner-G's Technical Operations business. This leader will direct a team of engineering consultants who deliver high‑quality technical operations support to clients in the life sciences sector, including biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device organizations. The support provided to our clients is typically inclusive of complex, highly technical, and demanding projects.

The Region Head holds full accountability for regional P&L performance, financial planning, client growth, and operational execution, while ensuring a high level of employee engagement and client satisfaction. This role will partner closely with the Commercial team to expand existing accounts, identify new opportunities, and grow the company's footprint within the region. Establishing and developing teams with a strong client focus and culture of delivery excellence is essential to the success of the West Region.

WORK LOCATION
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This role is expected to reside within the West Region. Travel to existing client sites, future client sites, and the Syner-G San Diego office will be required based on project demands and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities
(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or changed as necessary.)

Regional Leadership & Operations

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all activities within the West Region.
• Oversee regional business performance, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure consistent delivery excellence across all client engagements, aligned to company standards and industry best practices.
• Develop and execute regional growth strategies in collaboration with the Commercial team and Tech Ops senior leadership.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of engineering professionals across multiple projects..
• Build an engaged and motivated workforce through effective talent development, performance management, and career pathing.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑accountability culture rooted in quality, technical excellence, and client impact.

Account Management, Delivery, & Business Growth

• Serve as the senior point of escalation and strategic advisor for key clients in the region.
• Partner with the Commercial team to expand existing accounts and identify new business opportunities.
• Engage in business development activities including client meetings, capability presentations, and proposal development.
• Build strong relationships with industry stakeholders, understanding evolving client needs and market trends.
• Develop and maintains relationships with local A/E (architectural/engineering), MEP, and construction firms to build a trusted network of partners for facility design, build, and expansion projects.
• Drive visibility through industry events, social media, and other marketing initiatives and engagement opportunities

Quality, Compliance & Technical Excellence

• Ensure all consulting services adhere to relevant life sciences regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement in methodologies, tools, and technical frameworks.
• Support knowledge sharing, competency development, and technical training within the team.

Business Acumen and Collaboration

• Build productive relationships with Commercial, Marketing, and other internal Syner-G functions (HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition) to support delivery of services to the customer and minimize risk to the business.
• Update leadership team on strategic account plans and accomplishments, opportunities/risks and financial results while forecasting anticipated impacts to plan.
• Partner with other service delivery groups to identify and pursue cross-sell opportunities outside of Technical Operations.
• Develop annual operating budgets and periodic forecasts, manages regional P&L to meet regional and company goals.
• Accountable for delivering top and bottom-line financial results for the region.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent year‑over‑year revenue and margin growth in the West Region.
• High levels of team engagement, retention, and professional development.
• Expansion of existing client relationships and successful acquisition of new clients.
• Delivery of high-quality consulting services.
• Strong collaboration with Commercial, HR, Operations, and Leadership teams.

Education
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field or equivalent experience with strong business and financial aptitude; MBA desirable

Experience

• 15 or more years of experience in project delivery, engineering, operations or technical program management.
• 8 or more years of leadership in GMP manufacturing facility design, construction, startup, engineering, and/or operations.
• Demonstrated business development success, with the ability to sell services and expand client relationships in a competitive environment
• Deep experience in one or more of the following areas: Capital Projects, Facilities Engineering, Process, Automation, CQV, and/or Project Management
• Ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams to support and deliver multiple projects under demanding timelines
• Proven track record of project delivery for laboratory and/or manufacturing facilities and operations in regulated industries such as biotech, pharmaceuticals, or advanced therapeutics.
• Exceptional senior customer relationship and client management skills
• Visionary thinker with ability to create strategies for growth within established and new accounts
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with presenting to executive level audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FDA, EMA, and global GMP regulatory requirements and inspections.

Essential Functions
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

Total Rewards Program
We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote or hybrid work options for some roles. However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India. Additionally, our Technical Operations team regularly work at physical client sites.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Legal Statement
Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.