Facilities Manager (Manager/Sr. Manager)

The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures. 

WORKING AT GENEZEN

Many people have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work. Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Facilities Manager (Manager/Sr. Manager)  is responsible for ensuring the reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of all facility systems supporting a GMP-regulated gene therapy manufacturing plant. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for building infrastructure, critical utilities, and environmental systems required to maintain aseptic manufacturing conditions and product quality. The Facilities Manager drives proactive maintenance, asset lifecycle management, and continuous improvement to maximize facility uptime, ensure regulatory compliance, and support business growth. Acting as a cross-functional partner, this role leads the facilities team in delivering a safe, sustainable, and compliant environment for employees, processes, and products.

This position is posted at the Manager/Senior Manager level. The level hired will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Represents department at cross functional meetings serving as the key stakeholder for all Facilities (FAC) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) areas.
• Drives necessary equipment, control system, and facility improvement projects, providing oversight of design, construction, testing, and turnover with responsibility for schedule, budget, and overall project performance.
• Manage service contracts and coordinate all related tasks associated with building upkeep, including patch/paint, light carpentry, office recycling, waste removal, and plumbing repairs.
• Oversee office renovation and expansion projects with responsibility over budget and delivery.
• Manage office cleaning service staff including maintaining adequate stock of the required cleaning supplies.
• Manage site security vendor to ensure proper coverage of the facility during business hours.
• Provide technical support and analysis for the resolution of deviations, investigations, and process issues.
• Works independently to develop department procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Manage and mentor Facilities (FAC) staff, and provide clear direction, expectations and goal setting.
• Maintain team metrics related to on-time delivery and provide routine status updates to management.
• Perform goal setting and period performance reviews of direct reports in alignment with corporate objectives.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Adaptability required as work schedule may change based on business needs, including flexibility for different time zones
• Incumbent will be required to carry a cell phone and be on call to support manufacturing operations
• Criminal background check required
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

Essential/Desired

BS/BA degree in technical or mechanical discipline

   Desired

ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE

 

7+ years of relevant working experience including 2+ years of management experience in a comparable position (similar type of work, similar group dynamics)

   Essential

SKILLS / ABILITIES

 

Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills

Essential

Ability to multi-task and perform assignments that have loosely defined objectives which require investigation of numerous variables

Essential

Ability to plan, coordinate, perform, and document work with minimal supervision

Essential

Ability to work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires and in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Essential

Experience with pharmaceu