Description
This position will be fully accountable for 24x7x365 campus management, oversight, and delivery of maintenance services in support of the Research & Development organization at the Groton, CT site.
The site has the greatest concentration of specialty labs in the R&D network consisting of small molecule clinical manufacturing, GxP and non-regulated laboratories, vivarium, technical space (central utility plant) and office workspace facilities.
The incumbent safely provides reliable site infrastructure to support research at a minimum cost to maximize funding for science.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensure the outsourced service provider maintains and operates the campus facilities in a manner that maximizes the productivity of personnel in laboratories and support spaces.
- Implement engineering, EHS and security strategies, policies, standards, and guidelines at the site level.
- Ensure proper protocols are followed to maintain compliance with equipment, facility, automation, and asset management infrastructure.
- Manage service vendor compliance adherence and identify/escalate service risks to governance teams to drive the organization to meet the highest standard of ethics and compliance while managing risk.
- Financial savvy with a command of pricing and profitability, working all aspects of the P&L to deliver viable business propositions.
Basic Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, or related field or equivalent existing job experience is required.
- A minimum of 7 years' experience in management and/or facilities management, facility maintenance, or operations.
- Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role including budget, financial management, and services provisioning.
- Must have demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in a matrix organizational structure/environment.
- Must have experience in OSHA and EHS facility operational requirements.
Technical Skills Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of building and facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and support systems and equipment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance practices and processes.
- Ability to prepare and present business-related documentation to management, colleagues, consultants and non-company officials.
- Possess a broad understanding of contract administration and business principals.
- Skilled proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a pharma compliance environment or pharmaceutical industry.
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Professional Designation preferred.
- Proficiency in SAP and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) systems preferred.