Director of Facilities and Engineering

ThermoFisher Scientific; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

120 hours PTO per year

Parental leave (3 weeks)

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Director of Facilities and Engineering in New Jersey to lead capital projects, facilities, automation, validation, and maintenance across manufacturing operations. This strategic role partners with site leadership to advance engineering excellence, drive regulatory compliance, and enable business growth.

You will oversee significant capital investments, develop technical strategies, and promote continuous improvement while coordinating with customers,

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree with significant industry experience in regulated manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of GMP, FDA/EMA expectations, and validation processes.
• Proven ability to lead large capital projects and manage engineering budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and engineering teams across capital projects, facilities, automation, validation, and maintenance.
• Develop and implement technical strategies for operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with site leadership and cross-functional partners to enable growth and efficiency.
• Travel up to 40% as required to support multiple sites and stakeholders.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Capital projects

Automation systems

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Travel 40%

Education

Advanced degree in pharma/biotech

Bachelor's degree + 12 years exp

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Join a leading organization as Director of Facilities and Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll advance facilities and engineering excellence and innovation across our manufacturing operations. In this strategic leadership role, you'll oversee engineering teams responsible for capital projects, facilities, automation, validation, and maintenance activities. Working closely with site leadership and cross-functional partners, you'll develop and implement technical strategies that ensure operational excellence while meeting regulatory requirements and driving business growth.

What will you do?

As a key member of the site leadership team, you'll guide transformational change initiatives, promote innovation, and develop high-performing teams. You'll manage significant capital investments, support continuous improvement, and ensure reliable production output through effective facility and equipment management. This role offers extensive interaction with customers, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders while contributing to the company's mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

How will you get here?

Experience:

• Expertise in GMP manufacturing processes, facilities systems, and regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA)
• Strong track record leading large capital projects ($25M+) and managing engineering budgets
• Experience with automation systems, digital transformation, and manufacturing technology innovation
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic engineering initiatives
• Strong understanding of validation, qualification, and commissioning requirements
• Proven experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams
• Strong stakeholder management and customer relationship building skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to support operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Experience working in matrix organizations
• Ability to travel up to 40% as required
• Proficiency in English, additional languages beneficial for international roles

Education:

• Advanced Degree and 10 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing or related regulated industry
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemical, Mechanical, or related field

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $220,000.00-$260,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.