Director, Facilities Design & Utilities
Remote · United Kingdom or Italy
Job Summary
Director, Facilities Design & Utilities leads strategic planning, design, and execution of facility infrastructure across Pharma Services. Responsible for architectural layout, electrical distribution, water systems, and HVAC in GMP environments; ensures designs meet regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ISO) and internal quality requirements. Acts as technical authority on facility investments and risks; drives standardization, operational excellence, and innovation across global sites; oversees end-to-end facility design, capital project design reviews, and governance for cost-effectiveness and scalability. Leads global teams of engineers, collaborates with site leaders, manages external partners, and implements standardized design practices and playbooks; leverages digital tools and data analytics to monitor performance, improve reliability, and optimize lifecycle costs; ensures compliance with cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations and supports inspections and corrective actions. Clear focus on lifecycle optimization, reliability, energy efficiency, and cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and EHS.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 12+ years of progressive experience in facility engineering, design, and utilities within regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, or related)
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing global or multi-site teams and large-scale capital projects
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, cGMP)
- International travel (25%) preferred
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