Director, Facilities and Lab Operations

Septerna is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA on a mission to develop life-changing medicines for patients with the vision to become the industry-leading G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-focused drug discovery company. The company’s Native Complex Platform™ recapitulates GPCRs with their native structure, function, and dynamics outside of the cellular context. This approach enables novel access to modern structural and screening technologies used in industrial-scale drug discovery for the entire class of GPCRs. Septerna has an emerging pipeline of GPCR-targeted small molecule programs with potential for growth to target many GPCRs that have been undruggable and unexploited to date.

We are excited to expand our multidisciplinary team of individuals focused on creating revolutionary medicines to address the unmet needs of patients. At Septerna we strive to embrace diversity of thought, expertise, and background through collaboration. To join our ambitious team, be prepared to bring your real self to work every day; grow and learn from a talented team of drug hunters, scientists, and business professionals; and contribute your passion, creativity, and energy to accomplish our mission. We share a fearless pursuit of ground-breaking innovations and cultivate an environment where our employees succeed by learning from each other and working as a team.

We are committed to the development of meaningful therapeutics for patients with indications of high unmet need. This is a tremendous opportunity to work with talented individuals on the frontlines of therapeutic discovery and development. You will directly help move therapies through preclinical research, positioning them for success in the clinic. The successful candidate will add their passion, unique talents, and expertise to a dynamic team motivated to discover new disease-modifying therapeutics for patients in a fast-paced environment.

For more information see: www.septerna.com.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the VP of Finance and Business Operations, Septerna is hiring a Director, Facilities and Lab Operations
The position will manage a new facility buildout through completion (est. June 2024), plan and implement a multiple-phase office and lab move minimizing business disruption, and oversee ongoing maintenance and support of laboratory and administrative facilities (i.e. building utilities, HVAC, control systems, equipment maintenance and calibration). The position will also oversee laboratory operations and lead internal EH&S activities. The role is based in South San Francisco, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage business relationship with landlord and property management to ensure:
  • Good maintenance of building systems including mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety, BMS, lighting controls, and related systems.
  • Timely communication on general facility and amenity changes and updates.
  • Timely coordination on property insurance, certificate and compliance related matters.
• Lead and ensure compliance with EH&S requirements, including permits, programs and training:
  • Collaborate with EH&S consultant to manage OSHA safety protocols for lab and office safety.
  • Maintain and oversee emergency action plans.
  • Oversee ergonomic assessments.
  • Manage indoor air quality, water purity and surface safety.
  • Ensure all health and safety guidelines are documented.
• Build and manage a team to oversee day-to-day operations and facility maintenance:
  • Respond to facilities work requests from staff and management, execute solutions, manage tasks through completion and follow up to measure results.
  • Coordinate repair and maintenance of entire office including environmental systems, interior fit out, furnishings, equipment, and appliances. Manage external vendor relationships related to facilities and maintenance and prepare quotes and bid requests for approval.
  • Track facilities operations to uphold contracts for repairs and maintenance, trash and recycling, pest control, security vendors, janitorial and plants as applicable.
  • Team with Finance to document and maintain facilities fixed assets.
  • Maintain site security by providing office and lab access controls and ensuring proper staff and visitor access procedures are followed. Manage camera functionality as applicable.
  • Oversee shipping and receiving operations, janitorial, and manage facilities.
  • Maintain up to date records for all state, federal, and local licenses and inspections.
• Lead long term space planning project to support continuous business growth needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in facilities/construction management or similar discipline preferred with at least 12 years of facility supervisory building operations experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with Building Management software to monitor and manage biotech facilities.
• Ability to successfully manage an experienced team as well as train entry-level personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, energetic, with a can-do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to achieve personal and organizational goals.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in South San Francisco, CA is $215,000 - $240,000. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location and relevant education or training. Septerna's compensation package also includes benefits, stock options, and annual target bonus for full-time positions.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

Note to Employment Agencies: Please do not forward any agency resumes. The company will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited.