Facilities Manager

Pharmaron; Rushden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron in Rushden is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead Engineering and Facilities services, ensuring safe, compliant operations and reliable site performance. You will drive asset lifecycle, capital projects and energy optimisation at the Rushden site, shaping a modern, data‑led facility.

Join a growing global life sciences CRO; bring strong EHS knowledge, GxP experience and a track record in regulated environments to enable ongoing site growth and continuity of operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Engineering or Facilities in regulated manufacturing or pharma.
• HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of UK EHS, statutory compliance and contractor management.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent safety qualification.
• Project delivery experience in facilities
• Knowledge of GxP, GMP, CSV or validated systems environments.
• Experience managing utilities, HVAC, life safety systems and site services.
• Experience managing budgets, operating costs and supplier spend.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Rushden Facilities function to deliver safe, compliant, reliable and customer‑focused Engineering and Facilities services that support site operations and future business growth.
• Drive the transformation of the Rushden site into a modern, resilient and efficient facility through structured improvement plans, standardised ways of working and effective delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Own and develop the site asset management strategy, ensuring critical plant, utilities, building fabric and infrastructure are maintained through appropriate lifecycle plans, risk assessments, condition reviews and replacement strategies.
• Ensure all facilities operations, installations, maintenance activities and contractor works comply with relevant legislation, GxP expectations, EHS requirements, Pharmaron standards, permits, licenses and authorisations.
• Lead the effective use of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring planned maintenance, reactive work, asset records, service reports, compliance evidence and follow‑up actions are accurate, current and inspection ready.
• Use facilities data, KPIs and trend information to improve reliability, reduce repeat failures, identify asset risks, improve response times and support evidence‑based decision making.
• Manage site utilities and critical services to ensure reliable

Skills

Facilities management

Engineering operations

Regulated environment

GxP knowledge

Project management

Budget management

Education

HNC/HND or degree

Engineering degree

NEBOSH certificate

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location: Rushden Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

Job Introduction

Position

Facilities Manager

Location: Rushden

Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

About The Role

We have a new opening for a Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of Engineering and Facilities services at the Rushden site, and support services that enable reliable site operations and future business growth.

The role will play a key part in transforming Rushden into a modern, data‑led and efficient site through effective asset lifecycle management, capital project delivery, energy optimisation, digital facilities systems, business continuity planning and continuous improvement of facilities processes, standards and team capability.

At Pharmaron we offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!

Key roles and responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Rushden Facilities function to deliver safe, compliant, reliable and customer‑focused Engineering and Facilities services that support site operations and future business growth.
• Drive the transformation of the Rushden site into a modern, resilient and efficient facility through structured improvement plans, standardised ways of working and effective delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Own and develop the site asset management strategy, ensuring critical plant, utilities, building fabric and infrastructure are maintained through appropriate lifecycle plans, risk assessments, condition reviews and replacement strategies.
• Ensure all facilities operations, installations, maintenance activities and contractor works comply with relevant legislation, GxP expectations, EHS requirements, Pharmaron standards, permits, licenses and authorisations.
• Lead the effective use of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring planned maintenance, reactive work, asset records, service reports, compliance evidence and follow‑up actions are accurate, current and inspection ready.
• Use facilities data, KPIs and trend information to improve reliability, reduce repeat failures, identify asset risks, improve response times and support evidence‑based decision making.
• Manage site utilities and critical services to ensure reliable

Requirements

• Significant experience leading Engineering or Facilities operations in a regulated, technical, manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical or similarly complex environment.
• HNC/HND, degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, Asset Management or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of UK EHS, statutory compliance and contractor management requirements.
• Demonstrable competence in managing facilities within a regulated, technical or high‑compliance environment.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent safety qualification.
• Project management qualification or relevant project delivery experience
• Knowledge of GxP, GMP, GLP, CSV, EMS/BMS or validated systems environments.
• Experience managing critical utilities, building services, HVAC, electrical infrastructure, life safety systems and site services.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers, permits, RAMS, supplier performance and commercial negotiations.
• Experience managing budgets, operating costs, capital projects and supplier spend.

Why Pharmaron?

Collaborative Culture

Thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners and collaborators.

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.