Facilities Lead Biotech Manufacturing
Location: Dundalk
Company: WuXi Biologics Ireland
Reports to: Engineering Director
About the Role:
WuXi Biologics Ireland is 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.
As a key member of the Engineering Leadership Team you will ensure 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:
- 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.
- 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.
If youre ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic high-impact biotech facility apply today!
WuXi Biologics is an equal opportunities employer.
Required Experience:
Director