Director of Maintenance Wilmington, Biotech

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Welcome to the Future of Precision Oncology Join Us in Wilmington DE!

Were thrilled to announce the launch of our cutting-edge Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) manufacturing facility in Wilmington Delawarea bold step forward in transforming cancer care through innovation collaboration and purpose-driven science.

ADCs represent one of the most exciting frontiers in biopharmaceuticals today. By combining the targeting power of monoclonal antibodies with the potency of cytotoxic drugs ADCs deliver cancer-killing agents directly to tumor cells minimizing damage to healthy tissue. This precision has revolutionized treatment for hematologic malignancies and is rapidly expanding into other cancers. The global ADC market is booming projected to surpass $16 billion in 2025 and grow steadily through 2035. Innovations in linker technology payload design and AI-driven antibody optimization are accelerating breakthroughs and expanding therapeutic possibilities.

Our Wilmington facility is designed to meet the growing demand for high-potency manufacturing ensure supply chain resilience and support the next wave of ADC launches. Importantly this site will support both drug substance conjugation and drug product.

As a member of the Wilmington Biotech site leadership team the Director of Maintenance will lead and oversee all maintenance operations for our sterile product manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability safety and efficiency of all equipment and systems while adhering to strict regulatory standards and best practices in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in engineering and facilities management particularly in sterile environments and will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities to drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position will also have oversight and accountability for integrated facilities management (IFM) for the site.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy aligned with the facilitys operational goals.

• Lead and manage the maintenance staff fostering a culture of safety compliance and continuous improvement.

• Oversee talent management processes including recruitment training performance evaluations and career development for maintenance personnel.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure maintenance activities support production schedules and compliance requirements.

Facilities Maintenance Operations:

• Design and implement a comprehensive predictive and preventive maintenance program to improve asset reliability and manufacturing capacity.

• Design and implement an integrated facilities management (IFM) program for the site.

• Oversee all maintenance activities including preventive predictive and corrective maintenance for all equipment and systems.

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety regulations and environmental standards.

• Manage maintenance budgets forecasts and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime through root cause analysis and implementation of best practices.

• Introduce and integrate reliability engineering principles into maintenance practices including RCM FMEA and Criticality Analysis.

• Utilize predictive maintenance tools (e.g. vibration analysis ultrasound infrared thermography) to assess asset condition and optimize maintenance activities.

• Lead projects related to equipment upgrades installations and process improvements employing Lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance practices comply with FDA regulations ISO standards and internal policies.

• Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections and audits providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance.

• Promote a culture of safety within the maintenance team ensuring adherence to safety protocols and practices during maintenance operations.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for maintenance-related issues collaborating with production quality assurance and engineering teams.

• Communicate maintenance strategies goals and performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders.

• Prepare and present regular reports on maintenance performance reliability metrics and improvement initiatives to senior management.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Facilities Management or a related field with ten (10) years of experience in maintenance management within a pharmaceutical or biotech environment

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least five (5) years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing maintenance for sterile manufacturing processes and equipment.

• Experience demonstrating leadership and technical skills in high-pressure environments.

• Experience or training in Lean manufacturing methodologies with a track record of implementing Lean principles to improve maintenance processes and operational efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS) and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to sterile manufacturing.

• Demonstrated success with talent management and creating an engaged workforce using inclusion as a core principle.

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