Jason Smith, P.E.
Director BW Design Group
Jason Smith is Director of Life Sciences at B.W. Design Group, bringing extensive experience in capital and facilities planning for multi-site pharmaceutical and research operations. A Professional Engineer, he specializes in budgeting, project execution, and operational improvement, implementing strategies that enhance productivity, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. Jason is recognized for successfully managing high-stakes projects, developing engineering training programs, and driving process improvements, ensuring life sciences facilities are delivered safely, effectively, and to the highest standards.
Seminars
Monday 2nd March 2026
Standardizing Execution Strategies Across Projects to Enable Portfolio Growth & Accelerate Schedules
3:30 pm
- Conducting feasibility studies to identify repeatable, high-impact components and processes that can be scaled across multiple facilities to meet customer pain points
- Engaging project teams early to evaluate delivery options during conceptual design, enabling informed investment decisions
- Establishing standardized execution strategies that align design, procurement, and construction workflows to improve efficiency and installation predictability
Wednesday 4th March 2026
Panel Discussion: Building Skilled Project Teams at a Time Where Demand Exceeds Supply to Meet Specialized Life Science Demands
8:50 am
- Developing local talent pipelines in emerging biopharma hubs to expand skilled labor access, reducing the risk of project delays due to labor shortages
- Investing in life science specific training to guarantee GMP standards are met at turnover
- Ensuring all trades have the specialized skillset across cleanroom, process, and electrical equipment to ensure compliance across GMP environments
