Facilities Manager (Manager/Sr. Manager)

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 pharmaceutical / biopharmaceutical equipment commissioning, validation, and performance monitoring	Essential
Proven experience and proficiency troubleshooting process and process support system issues	Essential
Must be familiar with process control system programming and operation	Essential
Experience with facility and equipment investment and maintenance planning/forecasting	Essential
Proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Project or similar project management software	Essential

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to meet the following physical demands:

Work Environment

• Regularly sit for long periods of time

Movement

• Frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Lifting

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Rarely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Vision

• Frequently utilize close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Communication

• Frequently required to communicate by talking, hearing, using telephone and e-mail

GENEZEN'S CURES VALUE-BASED COMPETENCIES

Committed to Science
We are committed to scientific excellence, staying current with industry developments, making data-driven decisions, and pursuing innovation to advance healthcare.

Urgency in action for the patients
We operate with urgency and a commitment to delivering timely treatments to patients by accelerating our partners' programs.

Resilience & Grit in operations
We are committed to overcoming challenges, learning from failures, and persistently striving for success. 

Execute with Excellence & Integrity
We are dedicated to delivering quality results and upholding ethical principals.

Solutions driven for our partners
We are committed to being a proactive, collaborative, creative and open-minded partner.

GENEZEN'S BENEFITS

• Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure
• Paid sick time
• 10 observed holidays + 2 floating holiday + 1 volunteer day
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary, vested immediately
• Share Appreciation Rights
• Choice of several healthcare plans
• FSA and HSA programs
• Dental & vision care
• Employer-paid basic term life/personal accident insurance
• Voluntary disability, universal life/personal accident insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Nothing in the job description for this role restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• This position requires a criminal background check.
• Genezen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Genezen participates in EVerify.
• Genezen is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Genezen has operates two locations: one in Fishers, Indiana and the second in Lexington, Massachusetts. 

Fishers is a suburb of Indianapolis. Fishers was named the #1 place to live in the US by Money Magazine in 2017 for its livability, safety and entrepreneurship. Fishers is one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana and is dedicated to supporting a high quality of life for all its residents. Nearby Indianapolis is home to professional and college sports teams, the Indy 500, a growing art community and the world’s largest children’s museum--to name just a few reasons why this area is a great place to live.

Lexington, Massachusetts, located just northwest of Boston, is renowned as a historic suburb with a rich cultural heritage. It boasts picturesque New England charm, tree-lined streets, and a vibrant community. Known for its pivotal role in the American Revolution, Lexington offers visitors and residents alike a blend of historical landmarks, modern amenities, and a strong sense of community pride.