Executive Facilities Director – Life Sciences & GMP

ABM industries; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

ABM Industries in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Account Director to lead an integrated facilities management portfolio for a large pharmaceutical client. You will provide executive leadership across sites, drive regulatory compliance, and steer strategic growth.

Responsibilities include leading GMP/GxP aware operations, managing capital planning, and guiding annual account planning with client leadership. The role emphasizes resilience, sustainability, and high-value service delivery.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years IFM or facilities leadership experience
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated life sciences environments
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP principles and working within regulated facilities preferred
• Experience leading integrated facilities management contracts exceeding $20M-$50M annually
• Executive client relationship management experience
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, P&L, and contract growth

Responsibilities

• Lead GMP/GxP-aware facilities operations in partnership with client Quality and Engineering teams (where applicable).
• Ensure regulatory and client compliance across all integrated facility services.
• Drive business continuity, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience.
• Own executive business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and annual account planning.
• Lead innovation initiatives focused on sustainability, energy management, workplace experience, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee capital planning and project integration with client stakeholders.
• Develop succession planning and talent strategies for site leadership teams

Job description

ABM Industries in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Account Director to lead an integrated facilities management portfolio for a large pharmaceutical client. You will provide executive leadership across sites, drive regulatory compliance, and steer strategic growth.

Responsibilities include leading GMP/GxP aware operations, managing capital planning, and guiding annual account planning with client leadership. The role emphasizes resilience, sustainability, and high-value service delivery.