Deputy Head of Facility Management (f/m/d)

Valneva Austria GmbH; Wien; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Valneva Austria GmbH is seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Facility Management to support the Head of FM in ensuring reliable, compliant and efficient engineering and facility operations at our Austrian site.

You will lead FM operations, coordinate GMP training and deviations, oversee maintenance and EHS activities, and collaborate with R&D and SG&A to deliver FM reporting and improvements. Strong GMP, FDA/EMEA knowledge and German/English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical education HTL level or higher, focusing on Electrical Engineering, HVAC/Building Services Engineering, Facility Management.
• Proven experience in Facility Management and GMP-regulated environments, preferably pharma/biotech.
• Hands-on with strong technical understanding of facility operations.
• Experience in FDA- and EMEA-regulated environments.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional coordination.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and electrical infrastructure; ability to read P&IDs.
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills; self-directed.
• Very good German and English skills.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Head of FM and ensure continuity of FM operations during their absence, including coordination of the FM team.
• Ensure engineering and facility activities meet GMP, EMEA and FDA requirements as well as site and business objectives.
• Coordinate GMP training, deviations, CAPAs and change controls within Facility Management.
• Maintain responsibility for selected FM SOPs and equipment.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee maintenance, calibration and EHS-related activities in GMP-regulated areas with internal teams and external service providers.
• Coordinate facility repairs, improvement projects and other FM initiatives.
• Support the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of building systems.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with R&D and SG&A and provide FM reporting.

Skills

Facility Management

GMP environments

Project management

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Hands-on

Electrical/HVAC knowledge

MS Office

German-English

Education

HTL or higher in Electrical/HVAC/Building Services

Tools

MS Office

P&IDs reading

Job description

We are looking for an experiencedDeputy Head of Facility Managementto support the Head of Facility Management in ensuring reliable, compliant and efficient engineering and facility operations at our Austrian site.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Head of Facility Management and ensure continuity of FM operations during their absence, including coordination of the FM team.
• Ensure engineering and facility activities meetGMP, EMEA and FDA requirementsas well as site and business objectives.
• CoordinateGMP training, validation, deviations, CAPAs and change controlswithin Facility Management.
• Maintain responsibility for selected FM SOPs and equipment.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee maintenance, calibration and EHS-related activities in GMP-regulated areas with internal teams and external service providers.
• Coordinate facility repairs, improvement projects and other FM initiatives.
• Support the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of building systems.
• Support cross-functional collaboration withR&D and SG&Aand provide relevant FM reporting.

• Technical education in Engineering, preferably HTL level or higher, with a focus on Electrical Engineering, HVAC/Building Services Engineering, Facility Management or a comparable technical discipline
• Proven experience inFacility ManagementandGMP-regulated environments, ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong practical and technical understanding of facility operations, with a preference for candidates who combine technical expertise with a hands-on approach.
• Experience working inFDA- and EMEA-regulated environments.
• Experience inproject managementand cross-functional coordination and in leading, coordinating and developing technical teams and external contractors.
• Sound knowledge of HVAC systems and electrical infrastructure within industrial or pharmaceutical facilities and ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams and P&IDs (R&I diagrams).
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills with a self-dependent working style.
• Very goodGerman and English skills.
• Confident user ofMS Office.

Working with Valneva means being part of aglobal biotech companywith a clear vision to make a meaningfulimpact in the world. At Valneva, you can expect a dynamic andinnovativework environment characterized by an open, appreciative company culture and exciting,impactful assignments. Enjoy the benefits offlat hierarchies, an international atmosphere, and regular company events that fostercollaborationand connection.

Additionally, we offer:

• Work Life Balance:Flexitime & Compensation days
• Financial perks:Performance-related bonus & Lunch vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing:Free access to sports and fitness activities via myClubs& Office Massages

Minimum Annual Salary:EUR 60,000 gross per year. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, professional experience, and skills, with a willingness to overpay the applicable minimum salary.

Join us and shape the future of biotechnology!