Pharma Facilities Leader — General Services & Ops

Sodexo; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24h virtual GP

Discounts scheme

Pension plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits & leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a General Services Manager to lead on-site facilities for the Eli Lilly site in Kinsale, Co. Cork. You will steer multiple service lines, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining GMP/GDP compliance and strong client partnerships.

You will develop a high-performing team, oversee contractual commitments, and align operations with safety, quality and regulatory requirements to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated pharmaceutical environments incl GMP/GDP.
• Experience managing outsourced services and complex operations.
• Strong budget management, financial reporting and P&L responsibility.
• Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership and people development across diverse teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety, quality assurance, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of integrated facilities management services on site.
• Lead and develop a diverse on-site team and manage budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency and cost control.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure contractual compliance.
• Monitor SLAs/KPIs and supplier performance.
• Ensure health, safety and GMP/GDP compliance across operations.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion and contract growth.
• Maintain risk registers and business continuity plans.
• Collaborate with central teams and stakeholders to ensure consistency.
• Promote employee engagement and professional development.

Skills

Regulated environment

GMP/GDP knowledge

Outsourced services

Budget management

Financial reporting

P&L responsibility

Client relationships

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Health & safety

Regulatory compliance

Education

Facilities mgmt degree

NEBOSH General Certificate/Diploma

BIFM qualifications

Job description

Sodexo seeks a General Services Manager to lead on-site facilities for the Eli Lilly site in Kinsale, Co. Cork. You will steer multiple service lines, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining GMP/GDP compliance and strong client partnerships.

You will develop a high-performing team, oversee contractual commitments, and align operations with safety, quality and regulatory requirements to deliver exceptional service.