Manager, Facilities & Engineering

Operational Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of facility, equipment, and operational strategies that advance site readiness, reliability, safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Drive short- and long-range planning for site assets, capital improvements, maintenance/calibration programs, and operational continuity.
• Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of programs for facilities, equipment maintenance and calibration, building systems and utilities, and project management/execution.
• Lead development and execution of Facilities and Engineering initiatives to support scientific objectives and corporate strategies.
• Participate with leadership in developing site Facilities and Engineering budgets and manage established budgets.

• Manage day-to-day operations for both facilities, ensuring work is prioritized and performed in line with business, safety, and quality requirements.
• Establish and monitor operational metrics, customer service standards, and performance indicators for transparency and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site Facilities and Engineering, ensuring clear, timely, solution-oriented communication.
• Collaborate on contract negotiations and vendor selection; provide vendor oversight to ensure reliable, cost-effective, compliant service delivery.
• Collaborate with other operations functions (Site Lead, IT, Procurement, Facilities & Engineering, People, Legal) to drive Cambridge site needs.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners, external vendors, and contractors.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and Business Leaders to support emergency response plans and events.
• Facilitate site-wide messaging around operational changes, space planning, project impacts, and service disruptions.
• Oversee facility and equipment service contract administration, planning/scheduling, and procurement of parts, tools, and equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience leading facilities, engineering, or lab operations in biotechnology or related industries.

• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead through change in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills; can simplify complex operational problems and align diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong partnerships across scientific, operational, quality, and business teams.
• Deep understanding of facility/utility systems (HVAC, gases, DI water, electrical, etc.) and asset lifecycle management in GxP environments.
• Sound judgment and troubleshooting skills to resolve diverse problems aligned with business needs.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance and calibration programs, capital projects, vendor relationships, and cross-site operational systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Base pay range: $140,000–$160,000/year (may vary by factors such as market location, knowledge, skills, and experience).