Associate Director, Facilities and Engineering

Overview

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The Associate Director, Facilities and Engineering is responsible for the routine management of the Facilities Department at the Milton Park site. The Facilities Department is responsible for ensuring all equipment and utilities are operating as required to support domestic, cGMP and general laboratory operations. The Department manages all building systems (e.g., Monitoring systems, security, alarms and HVAC), coordinates further third party / remote support e.g., Site cleaning, I.T,

telephone, data management.

This position is based in our Milton Park location and typically has a 5-day on-site expectation.

• Responsible for supervision and organization of the Facilities Department, consisting of Facilities Engineering, Maintenance and Calibration.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of all utilities and systems required to support general operations, including associated cGMP documentation as required.
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of all equipment and systems, coordinating works to agreed schedules.
• Close liaison with Framingham Facilities Senior Manager/management to align Facilities practices, processes and insights across Framingham and Milton Park sites.
• Maintenance of Facilities documentation systems, including, equipment files, calibration files, etc. in a cGMP compliant manner.
• Ensure functional input into cGMP investigations, CAPA’s and Change Controls driving delivery in line with Site QMS targets.
• Ensure the function is always cGMP Audit ready. Support Facilities function in audits as an SME.
• Coordinate, oversee and review work performed by external or third-party contractors including project management and the issue of work permits.
• Responsible for waste management including chemical and biological waste, trade effluent and in particular documenting the safe disposal of waste containing, or potentially containing, GMO’s or live viral material. Completion of duty of care audits for waste management.
• Support site Health and Safety (IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH NGC trained). Serve as Facility Emergency Coordinator / Safety Contact.
• Manage the site call out team, out of hours response and business continuity plan.
• Maintaining Facilities KPIs and SLA’s.
• Responsibility for line management and development of the Facilities team.
• Provide input into facilities budget planning and OPEX.

• Deputise for Director as required (during absences or representation at meetings)
• Serve as Replimune liaison / contact with the landlord, local authorities, utilities, and general service providers etc.
• Act as a key contact for coordination of general site communications and support for the Social Committee activities.
• Define and manage projects, assisting Engineering contractors with design, installation, and modification of equipment / utilities with review and approval of any project documentation and reports.
• Represent Facilities at inter-departmental meetings and interact with external vendors, as necessary.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• A BA or BSc in Engineering, Science, or equivalent related discipline.

• Minimum 4 years building management experience in a relevant work (cGMP experience preferred) environment.
• Minimum 1-year demonstrable experience in line management and development of individuals and teams.
• Field experience in building management systems,…