At WuXi Biologics Ireland, we are seeking an experienced Facilities Lead to oversee the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of all facilities and infrastructure systems in a state-of-the-art biotech manufacturing facility.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be a key member of our Engineering Leadership Team, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements while driving strategic facility initiatives, capital projects, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead facilities engineering operations, ensuring maximum uptime and compliance with end user requirements as well as GMP and safety standards.
* Manage service contracts for key facility functions, including security, janitorial, landscaping, and waste management, GMP cleaning and consumable supply/distribution.
* Oversee delivery of services to agreed performance metrics and standards and lead any remediation works or optimisation efforts to maximise performance.
* SUPPORT REGULATORY INSPECTIONS AND ENSURE FULL COMPLIANCE WITH GLOBAL GMP AND SAFETY REGULATIONS.
* Develop and implement strategies to optimize facility performance, reduce costs, and improve sustainability.
* Drive area capital projects to enhance reliability and efficiency.
* BUILD AND LEAD A HIGH-PERFORMING FACILITIES ENGINEERING TEAM, FOSTERING A CULTURE OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a candidate with:
* 15+ years of Facilities Engineering experience, preferably in biotech/pharma manufacturing.
* Proven leadership experience in engineering strategy, contract management, and service provider oversight.
* Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and facility systems in a highly regulated environment.
* A track record of successfully leading improvement projects, facility expansions, and process optimisation works.
* Excellent strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership skills.
* Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a leading global biotech organization with cutting-edge facilities. Lead transformative facility projects in a fast-growing and innovative environment. Competitive compensation, career development, and international collaboration opportunities.