Facilities Director - Global Central Labs

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Location/ Division Specific Information:

This role, within the Analytical Services Division (ASD), offers an outstanding opportunity to lead a top-notch facilities team to support facilities globally for the central labs business unit with direct support for sites in the Highland Heights, KY, Covington, KY, and West Chester, OH. The team is committed to supporting our ambitious mission.

Discover Impactful Work:

As the Facilities Director, you will successfully execute innovative strategies to ensure seemless operations, while bring a Safety and Quality first mentality to drive waste reduction and improve our business growth.

A day in the Life:

• Lead the facilities team, ensuring high performance and engagement
• Manage the strategy formation and execution for the global footprint of the Central Labs Business unit
• Monitor execution of budgets, construction, and repair projects
• Collaborate with departments such as IT, Finance, and Lab Support to meet operational needs
• Ensures operating groups are provided with required space.
• Generates monthly forecasts of "Capital Needs" expenditures for assigned facilities.
• Directs the coordination, scheduling and completion of assigned capital projects.
• Plans, budgets and schedules facility modifications including estimates on equipment, labor, materials and other related costs.
• Conducts inspections of facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with safety, sanitation and operating standards. Initiates corrective action when necessary.
• Drives compliance with applicable building codes and regulations.

Education

• Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant academic/vocational field

Experience

• 10+ years of facilities management experience
• 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects and teams

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Expertise in building construction/management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to cultivate a collaborative and productive work environment with project and lab/operations teams
• Proven ability in process improvement and compliance
• Strong working knowledge of cost accounting, project cost management and budgeting
• Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite, Database Management, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and/or Security and Fire Systems may be required
• Excellent project management skills
• In depth understanding of construction process and code requirements, UCC and Bid/Contract Procedures, and leases and lease terms
• Effective negotiating and leadership skills, including the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels as well as outside vendor

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to move effectively throughout facility, including lifting and moving objects up to 35-50 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!