Associate Director, Regional Facilities

BD; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 156,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer 2026 (UK)

Job summary

BD is seeking an Associate Director, Regional Facilities to lead facilities operations across the EMEA and GA region from our primary site in the UK. The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration with site stakeholders to deliver high-quality facilities services.

You will drive governance, budgets over $10 million, and strategic IFM initiatives while mentoring teams and coordinating with EH&S and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Certifications in HVAC, building automation, or controls (preferred).
• IFMA certification (preferred).
• Strong understanding of Lean Practices and Operational Excellence.
• Experience with budget management over $10 million.
• Proactive approach to safety and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Leading the governance and performance management of coordinated facilities management.
• Managing collaborator relationships and ensuring key collaborator happiness.
• Aligning site budgets and customer expectations to improve return on investment.
• Implementing the Facilities BD Excellence Program.
• Collaborating with site EH&S and security representatives.
• Researching and implementing successful IFM strategies.
• Resolving problems by identifying collaborator issues and developing solutions.
• Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Providing high-level advice and mentorship on performance management to key collaborators.
• Supporting real estate group in evaluating and consolidating sites to minimize OPEX spending.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Lean/Operational Excellence

Budget management

Safety mindset

HVAC certification

IFMA certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

We aim to lead the industry with our world-class facilities operations, ensuring the flawless delivery of services while encouraging a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Through working closely with collaborators and careful planning, we strive to exceed the expectations of interested parties and promote lasting success.

About the role

As Associate Director, Regional Facilities, you will lead all aspects of facilities operations within the EMEA and GA region. Your role will be crucial in applying effective strategies that drive long-term success by understanding the technical and business service requirements of site collaborators.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Leading the governance and performance management of coordinated facilities management.
• Managing collaborator relationships and ensuring key collaborator happiness.
• Aligning site budgets and customer expectations to improve return on investment.
• Implementing the Facilities BD Excellence Program.
• Collaborating with site EH&S and security representatives.
• Researching and implementing successful IFM strategies.
• Resolving problems by identifying collaborator issues and developing solutions.
• Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Providing high-level advice and mentorship on performance management to key collaborators.
• Supporting real estate group in evaluating and consolidating sites to minimize OPEX spending.

About you

You have a proven track record in facilities management within a high-tech industry, with at least 5 years of direct experience. Your strategic orientation and positive relationship management skills will drive performance results and collaborator happiness. You possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Certifications in HVAC, building automation, or controls (preferred).
• IFMA certification (preferred).
• A strong understanding of Lean Practices and Operational Excellence.
• Experience with budget management over $10 million.
• A proactive approach passionate about safety and emergency response.

Salary range for this role: £130,000 - £140,000 per annum. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and business considerations

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in United Kingdom , reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

Additional Locations

GBR Winnersh - Eskdale Road, IRL Drogheda - Donore Rd

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under “Our Commitment to You.”

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role’s specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

£90,100.00 - £137,425.00 GBP Annual