Director, Facilities and Engineering

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Facilities and Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary organization responsible for facilities operations, engineering, maintenance, metrology/calibration, commissioning/qualification/validation (CQV), automation, and site IT infrastructure.

Director, Facilities & Engineering

• Develop and implement strategic direction for Facilities, Engineering, Maintenance, Metrology, CQV, Automation, and IT functions to support operational reliability and business objectives.
• Ensure continuous, compliant operation of GMP manufacturing equipment, utilities, facilities, automation systems, and infrastructure.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, calibration/metrology, CQV, automation, and computerized systems programs, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for new equipment, facility expansions, and system changes.
• Direct automation and IT initiatives, including system upgrades, integrations, data integrity, and cybersecurity coordination.
• Manage site IT infrastructure and operational technology (OT) systems to ensure security, reliability, and compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, Supply Chain, and Validation teams to support production and continuous improvement.
• Oversee external contractors, vendors, and system integrators to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of projects.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance to ensure adherence to cGMP, data integrity, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead change management processes for facility, equipment, automation, and infrastructure modifications.
• Develop and approve SOPs, engineering standards, validation documents, and technical documentation.
• Plan, prioritize, and deliver capital projects and infrastructure initiatives to support business growth.
• Manage departmental operating and capital budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or related technical field (Master's or MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment (biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership experience across Facilities, Engineering, Maintenance, Metrology, CQV, Automation, and/or IT functions.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, quality systems, CQV practices, automation/computerized systems, and data integrity principles.
• Proven experience managing capital projects, facility expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Expertise in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across operations, quality, and executive leadership.
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational development capabilities with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution while driving long-term business growth.

This is an office-based position that will require some non-standard working hours including early morning or later evening teleconferences to support global prospective and current clients.

This position is fully on-site and requires five days per week at our Watertown, MA location.

Annual base salary range: $175,000 - $200,000