Pete Trocco

About Pete Trocco

Professional Profile & Core Competencies:With over three decades of experience in life sciences and contract research environments—spanning Discovery, Safety, Research Models, and Biologics (CDMO) business units—I have a strong record of managing complex facility operations while ensuring stringent adherence to GxP, OSHA, and regulations.I am eager to continue utilizing and growing my expertise in:Strategic Planning & Project ManagementCompliance OversightReliability & Operational EfficienciesKey Experience and Achievements:Throughout my career, spanning various Director and Management roles, I was directly responsible for the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of equipment and buildings across multi-campus business operations, covering over 1 million square feet.Key achievements include:Fiscal Management: Successfully developed and managed facility OPEX/CAPEX budgets exceeding $10M USD, overseeing fiscal performance and ensuring continuous operational efficiencies.Design & Expansion: Managed the planning and A&E design of numerous facility expansions and renovations, including multi-use laboratory, animal holding, quarantine, and administrative facilities, coordinating closely with senior and operational management.Technical Proficiency: Background in HVAC maintenance, strong knowledge of various building automation systems, and holding a Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction Supervisors license.Comprehensive Operational Oversight:My experience extends beyond typical facilities management to include comprehensive operational oversight of:In-life animal husbandry operations and vivarium operationsShipping and Receiving/material managementSecurity & EHS coordinationDisaster recovery planningI have served as a project executive and manager for numerous construction and capital improvement projects of over $10M, managing all outside vendors and negotiating key contracts. I am adept at managing site inspections from regulatory authorities and have a deep understanding of validated building systems and metrology related to all building systems.I am particularly excited by the opportunity to leverage my knowledge and experience to drive positive change across a wider organization. I have a strong commitment to promote operational excellence, develop and drive best practices, and make the facility organization truly best in class.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   JLL

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Audubon Expedition Institute

  BS, Environmental Education

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Program Management
• Process Scheduler
• Quality System
• Standard Operating Procedure (Sop)
• Facilities Management
• Biotechnology
• Gmp
• Project Management
• CRO Management
• Project Planning
• Life Sciences
• Validation
• Lifesciences
• CRO
• Procurement
• U.s. Food and Drug Administration (Fda)
• Good Laboratory Practice (Glp)
• Sop
• Fda
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Glp