Director, Lab Facilities, Operations & EHS - Multi-Site

Olema; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Olema Oncology in San Francisco is seeking a strategic Director of Facilities, Laboratory Operations and EHS to lead across multiple sites. You will own day-to-day facility operations, real estate strategy, and lab spaces, with 15% travel to support growth and relocation efforts.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will manage capital projects, safety compliance, security programs, and vendor relationships, ensuring continuity of scientific operations while sustaining high standards of

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day facility operations, upkeep, and maintenance of a multi-site business
• Lead and execute all facilities operations and physical infrastructure activities across Olema's locations
• Own the execution of Real Estate strategy, including site readiness, lease transitions, expansions, consolidations, and exits
• Lead office and laboratory moves and building relocations, with full accountability for planning, execution, risk management, and stabilization
• Direct laboratory and office buildouts end-to-end, from programming and design through permitting, construction, commissioning, and occupancy
• Execute capital projects in active lab environments while maintaining safety, compliance, and continuity of scientific operations
• Develop and enforce facilities standards, policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Own physical security programs, including access control, badging, alarms, vendor oversight, and incident response
• Control facilities operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, spend management, and cost accountability
• Lead emergency planning and response across all facilities
• Direct shipping and receiving operations, including Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods compliance
• Own all workplace services across all locations, including office supplies, beverage and food programs, janitorial services, and waste management, with accountability for vendor performa

Job description

Olema Oncology in San Francisco is seeking a strategic Director of Facilities, Laboratory Operations and EHS to lead across multiple sites. You will own day-to-day facility operations, real estate strategy, and lab spaces, with 15% travel to support growth and relocation efforts.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will manage capital projects, safety compliance, security programs, and vendor relationships, ensuring continuity of scientific operations while sustaining high standards of