Pharmaceutical Facility Maintenance Director

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeePharmaceutical Full time €90,000 - €120,000
Strategic Building Maintenance Leader

This role requires a strong leader who can ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance of a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facility's building infrastructure.

The successful candidate will directly impact the production of life-saving medications and medical devices by maintaining critical building systems, cleanroom environments, and controlled atmospheres that meet stringent FDA, EMA, and HPRA standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead comprehensive hard services programs for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, including HVAC systems, cleanroom environments, controlled atmospheres, and critical utility systems to ensure 99.9%+ uptime for production operations
  • Oversee vendor management and contractor coordination for specialized pharmaceutical facility services, including qualification of suppliers, performance monitoring, and ensuring all external maintenance activities meet life sciences regulatory requirements
  • Develop strategic spending plans that balance regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and capital expenditure requirements while achieving cost targets
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs teams to align building maintenance activities with manufacturing schedules and regulatory requirements
  • Manage capital improvement projects for building infrastructure upgrades, ensuring projects meet pharmaceutical design standards, regulatory requirements, and are delivered on time and within budget

Essential Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of building maintenance experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environments
    • 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams in regulated life sciences facilities
  • Regulatory & Industry Knowledge:
    • Experience with cleanroom classifications (ISO 14644), controlled environments, and critical utility systems
    • Knowledge of ISPE guidelines and industry best practices
  • Technical Skills:
    • Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical-grade HVAC systems, including air handling units, cleanroom pressurization, temperature/humidity control, and filtration systems
    • Proficiency with CMMS platforms
    • Experience managing complex maintenance projects from planning through execution
    • Vendor negotiation and contract management skills
  • Essential Soft Skills:
    • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional maintenance teams in fast-paced pharmaceutical environments
    • Strong coaching and mentoring skills with focus on building technical capabilities and regulatory awareness
    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders
    • Experience interfacing with senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and external auditors
    • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to troubleshoot complex building system issues under pressure
    • Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on patient safety and product quality

We offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Our purpose is to help our clients, people, and communities thrive.

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