Senior Director of Facilities - Life Sciences
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Deep technical knowledge of building systems including:
- Strong understanding of:
- Ability to develop and present technical reports and strategic facility planning documents, including:
- Experience working in critical life sciences environments, including:
- Bachelor’s degree required in a technical field such as Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related scientific discipline.
- 10–15 years of relevant experience in facilities management, including leadership roles in life sciences environments.
- Direct experience supporting GxP research and development laboratories within life sciences organizations or facility management service providers.
- Demonstrated expertise in organizational leadership, workforce development, and performance management.
- Ability to manage complex, sensitive operational challenges while maintaining strong client relationships.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Leadership/Management: 7+ years
- Facilities Management in Life Sciences Environment: 10+ years
Full description
UG2 is a facilities service provider with the goal to be recognized as the next-generation preeminent provider of comprehensive integrated facility services and solutions to the world’s most discriminating clients.
UG2 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of Facilities – Life Sciences to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a portfolio of Life Sciences accounts across Metro Boston. This role is responsible for directing the operational, technical, regulatory, and financial performance of assigned accounts while ensuring the delivery of best-in-class integrated facility management services in highly regulated laboratory and biopharma environments.
The Senior Director oversees Facility Managers, Operations Managers and Janitorial Managers as well as being responsible for establishing best practices, driving operational excellence, and implementing standardized operating procedures across the portfolio. This position will also play a key role in ensuring that all client facilities receive world-class maintenance support through comprehensive system assessments and the development of preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
The Senior Director of Facilities will serve as the executive leader for key client relationships and will ensure that services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in a cost-effective manner while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and contractual obligations.
This position will also play a critical role in new business development, including evaluating potential new accounts, contributing to the proposal and presentation process, and leading transition efforts for newly awarded accounts.
The Senior Director will report to the Regional Vice President of Engineering and will collaborate closely with multiple corporate departments including Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and Business Development.
Basic Functions
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a portfolio of life sciences accounts across Metro Boston.
- Serve as the executive technical and operational leader representing UG2 to key client stakeholders.
- Lead and mentor Regional Engineering Managers and site leadership teams, ensuring alignment with UG2 operational standards.
- Drive the standardization of technical programs, SOPs, MOPs, and operational protocols across the life sciences portfolio.
- Oversee the implementation and performance of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other operational technologies.
- Ensure consistent operational excellence, safety compliance, and regulatory adherence across all assigned accounts.