Chief Site Engineering & Facilities Leader

Biogen, Inc.

North Carolina

On-site

USD 206,000 - 283,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Company holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Biogen, Inc. is seeking a Head of Site Engineering & Facilities to lead engineering, facilities, maintenance, utilities, site services, and capital projects across a complex biopharmaceutical manufacturing site.

You will drive strategy, operational excellence, digital transformation, and talent development within the Site Leadership Team. You will ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements, oversee budgets, partner with manufacturing and quality teams, and represent the site to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
15+ years of experience within biotech, pharma, or related field.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering, facilities, maintenance, and/or utilities organizations.
Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and developing leaders.
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, facilities, utilities, validation, and lifecycle management.
Experience managing operating budgets, capital projects, and contractor relationships.
Deep understanding of cGMP, EHS, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

Lead site engineering and facilities functions, including Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, Utilities Operations, Instrumentation & Controls, Reliability, and Site Services.
Develop and execute engineering and facilities strategies that support manufacturing performance, capacity, reliability, and compliance objectives.
Serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, contributing to site-wide decision making and long-term strategic planning.
Lead and develop a team of engineering and facilities leaders while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.
Oversee site shutdown planning, operational readiness, business continuity programs, and emergency response planning.
Ensure adherence to cGMP, EHS, quality, engineering, and regulatory requirements while maintaining inspection readiness.
Manage operational and capital budgets while identifying opportunities for infrastructure improvements and long-term investment.
Partner with manufacturing, quality, technical operations, and global engineering teams to support technology transfers and facility expansion initiatives.
Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and digital transformation initiatives across the site engineering and facilities organization.
Represent the site with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations.