Senior Director of Facilities and Engineering
1 day ago
Houston
Job DescriptionPSC Biotech provides the life sciences with essential services to ensure that health care products are developed, manufactured, and distributed to the highest standards, in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Our goal is to skyrocket our clients’ success, and you can be a part of our team’s achievements. Employing a global team of skilled professionals and experts that span across strategically located offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, we are proud of the roles we have fulfilled to help our clients achieve success. The Experience With operations spanning the globe and featuring a multi-cultural team, PSC Biotech® is passionate about bringing the best and brightest together in an effort to form something truly special. When you make the decision to join our team, you will be offered the ability to feel inspired in your career, explore your professional passions, and work alongside a group of people who will value and nurture your talents. We are firm believers in coaching and developing the next generation of industry leaders and influencers. As such, you will not only be offered compensation and benefits structure that rewards you, but also be provided with the tools that will help you grow and learn. At PSC Biotech®, it’s about more than just a job—it’s about your career and your future. Your Role We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking Senior Director of Facility Engineering to lead all aspects of facility operations, engineering strategy, and infrastructure development across our GMP manufacturing and research environments. This role is critical to ensuring our facilities operate safely, reliably, and in full compliance with regulatory standards as we advance innovative therapies for patients.The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in biotech or pharmaceutical facility operations, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for building high performance teams and systems. • Develop and execute the long term facility engineering strategy to support company growth, GMP manufacturing capacity, and R&D operations., • Lead capital planning, budgeting, and prioritization for facility upgrades, expansions, and construction., • Serve as the primary engineering advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on infrastructure readiness, risk, and operational performance., • Oversee the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of all critical building systems, including HVAC, clean rooms, utilities, automation, and process equipment., • Ensure uninterrupted operation of GMP and laboratory facilities through robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs., • Establish engineering standards, SOPs, and best practices to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient facility operations., • Ensure all facility systems meet regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ISO, cGMP) and maintain audit readiness., • Partner with Quality Assurance to manage deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and validation activities related to facility infrastructure., • Oversee qualification and validation of utilities and equipment (e.g., HVAC, WFI, clean steam, compressed gases, BMS/EMS)., • Lead the planning, design, and execution of facility engineering projects, including cleanroom builds, utility upgrades, and equipment installations., • Manage external engineering firms, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification., • Implement strong project governance, documentation, and risk management practices., • Ensure facility engineering operations comply with EHS regulations and internal safety standards., • Drive sustainability initiatives related to energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental impact., • Oversee emergency response systems, business continuity planning, and facility risk assessments., • Build, mentor, and lead a high performing multidisciplinary engineering team., • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross functional collaboration., • Develop training programs to ensure staff competency in GMP, safety, and technical disciplines., • Oversee vendor relationships for facility services, maintenance contracts, and engineering support., • Negotiate service agreements and ensure vendor performance meets operational and compliance standards., • Manage departmental budgets, cost controls, and resource allocation. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field)., • 10+ years of facility engineering experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or other regulated life science environments., • 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or facility operations teams., • Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, cleanroom operations, and critical utilities., • Proven experience leading capital projects and managing external contractors., • Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high growth environments., • Must be authorized to work in the U.S., • Master’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline., • Experience in cell therapy, biologics manufacturing, or advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)., • Certification in Project Management (PMP), Facilities Management (CFM), or similar., • Experience with BMS/EMS systems, automation platforms, and digital maintenance systems. BenefitsW2 Temp positions offer our medical and sick time benefits Equal Opportunity Employment Statement PSC is committed to is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, interns, and applicants for employment. Consistent with this commitment, our policy is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning employment discrimination. Accordingly, the Company prohibits discrimination against qualified employees, interns and applicants in all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: recruitment, interviewing, hiring (or failure or refusal to hire), evaluation, compensation, promotion, job assignment, transfer, demotion, training, leaves of absence, layoff, benefits, use of facilities, working conditions, termination and employer-sponsored activities and programs, including wellness, social and recreational programs. 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