Global Director, Facilities Operations
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Job Summary
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OfficeJob Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll 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. CRG is Thermo Fishers clinical research division using research and development to deliver life-changing therapies. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond. 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.
Position Overview
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Global Director of Facilities Operations to lead and shape our worldwide operational strategy across the Clinical Research real estate portfolio. This senior leadership position carries a truly global remit overseeing the strategic direction governance and operational excellence of facilities and real estate services spanning multiple regions.
As the senior global lead for Facilities Operations you will serve as the central point of accountability for operational performance stakeholder engagement and service delivery across our international network. Partnering closely with executive and regional leadership you will ensure that every site operates to the highest standards of safety sustainability and efficiency supporting the organizations mission to improve patient outcomes through world-class facilities and services.
This is a high-impact role for an experienced leader with a proven track record managing complex regulated global operations under ambitious budgets and timelines. If you thrive in a dynamic matrixed environment and are passionate about operational excellence on a global scale this is your opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Global Strategy & Execution
Define and execute the global strategy for facilities operations ensuring alignment with organizational priorities regulatory standards and business growth objectives.
Drive operational excellence across the global real estate portfolio delivering best-in-class facilities and services through consistent scalable processes and standards.
Oversee global program implementation and project delivery to ensure high-quality cost-effective and timely results.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead and inspire a diverse geographically distributed global team.
Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and innovation while developing talent pipelines and succession plans for key operational roles.
Financial & Resource Management
Own the global CapEx and OpEx budgets ensuring strong fiscal governance and transparency.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization resource efficiency and long-term value creation across all regions.
Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement
Serve as the primary liaison between global business leaders site operations and external partners ensuring cohesive delivery of facility services that support strategic goals.
Partner with Procurement and other enabling functions to manage global vendor performance negotiate contracts and drive continuous improvement in service and quality.
Compliance & Sustainability
Ensure compliance with global regional and country-specific regulations including EHS sustainability and quality standards.
Champion sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and environmental responsibility across the global footprint.
Operational Excellence
Lead Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives to enhance productivity service quality and cost performance globally.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on global operational trends risks and opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Workplace & Facilities Management Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred).
Demonstrated experience in a senior global leadership role within a complex regulated industry ideally healthcare pharma or life sciences.
Proven ability to lead large-scale multi-country operations with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Exceptional communication negotiation and influencing skills at executive and board level.
Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement and transformation across global operational environments.
Strong vendor management analytical and change leadership capabilities.
Why Join Us
In this global role you will have the unique opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a mission-driven organization making a difference in patients lives worldwide. Your leadership will directly influence our ability to deliver excellence everywhere we operate.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Conflict Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Leadership management
- Financial Planning
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