Manager, Facilities

Key Responsibilities Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the facility, ensuring all systems are functioning properly (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, etc.).
• Develop, implement and manage preventive maintenance and calibration programs to ensure the facility is GMP compliant.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Production Planning to schedule and coordinate repairs and maintenance activities for building systems and equipment.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping for facility operations and equipment maintenance, including Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and logbooks.
• Manage vendor relationships for services such as cleaning, pest control, maintenance and calibration services, ensuring delivery of quality services and compliance with service agreements.
• Review and approve vendor service documentation.
• Respond to facility-related requests, BMS and FMS alarms, and emergent issues.
• Complete quarterly trend reviews for alarm management and pest control programs.

• Ensure the facility complies with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, GMP, FDA, local building codes).
• Participate in regular inspections to identify and mitigate risks related to safety, health, and environmental impacts.

• Support development and management of the facility’s operational and maintenance budget, controlling costs related to maintenance, repairs and outside services.

• Plan and coordinate facility-related projects such as improvements and space planning.
• Manage projects related to the installation of new equipment.
• Work with other departments, external contractors and vendors to ensure successful project execution.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• 5 years of experience in facility management in a GMP environment, preferably in the cell therapy, biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), maintenance and calibration programs, GMP regulatory standards, and safety requirements in the biopharmaceutical/cell therapy industry.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience/proficiency with maintenance management software and systems.
• Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to oversee multiple tasks at once.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting, and ability to make sound decisions.

• The position requires on-site presence and typically involves regular office hours but may require on-call availability and after-hours presence for planned or unplanned work, or emergency response.
• Gowning for cleanroom access.

$80,000 - $120,000 a year

The anticipated annual salary range for this job is based on prior experience in the role/industry, education, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. For remote-based positions, this range may vary based on your local market. Full-time employment positions will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity and annual bonus, in addition to competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits.

Other perks include subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations.