Facility Support Manager

Legend Biotech; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 107,482 - 141,070; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Raritan, NJ, is seeking a Facility Support Manager to oversee facility maintenance and ensure compliance with cGMP requirements. The role involves leading a team, managing maintenance activities, and participating in audits. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in facility management. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years’ related experience in facility supervision/management or building operations.
• Working experience in a Pharmaceutical/GMP facility is preferred.
• Yellow belt or green belt certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, and Calibrations are scheduled.
• Lead the maintenance and metrology support specialists.
• Perform weekly clean space walkthroughs to ensure GMP compliance.

Skills

Facility management

Team leadership

GMP compliance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, Automation, or related

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Building Automation System (BAS)

Job description

Role Overview

Legend Biotech is seeking Facility Support Manager as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ.

The CAR-T Facility Support Manager is an exempt role within the Technical Operations team. This individual will be responsible for managing facility maintenance activities, including corrective and preventative maintenance, and ensuring reliable and compliant facility operations according to cGMP requirements. This role provides oversight for a team of facilities specialists and partners with cross-functional areas to support cell therapy production for clinical and commercial patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all Preventive Maintenance, Corrective/Emergency Maintenance, and Calibrations are scheduled, completed, and properly documented with supporting records attached.
• Lead the Building and Environment monitoring team to ensure the facility is in a state of control and update/communicate with all teams regarding emergencies and disruptions.
• Lead the maintenance and metrology support specialists to ensure all vendors for PMs/Calibrations are properly scheduled, escorted, and executed by vendors.
• Lead the 3rd shift cleaning lead and oversee all facility cleanings to ensure the facility meets aseptic requirements for manufacturing, and communicate with the 1st shift facilities and operations teams.
• Perform weekly clean space walkthroughs to ensure GMP compliance.
• Actively participate in all regulatory and internal audits of the facility.
• Participate in the hiring, development, and performance of the team.
• Partner and manage relationships with contractors to ensure quality of work and compliance with all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Help improve metrics performance to drive team results in areas of EHS, quality, compliance, cost, delivery and people.
• Typically, you have the authority to make decisions related to technical direction, methodologies, approaches and product development processes. You can also make decisions related to project execution, including timelines, milestones and resource allocation within budget. Higher-level approvals are required for those related to significant budget allocations, strategic shifts, or major collaborations that have substantial financial or long-term implications.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, Automation, Information Technology or equivalent technical discipline is required.
• Yellow belt or green belt certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 4-6 years’ related experience in facility supervision/management or building operations. Working in a Pharmaceutical/GMP facility experience preferred.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Building Automation System (BAS) and Environmental Monitoring System (EMS).
• Quality Investigation / Change Control System / Documentation System (TrackWise, Comet, Veeva Vault, etc.).
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

The anticipated base pay range is $107,482 USD - $141,070 USD.

Benefits

We offer a best-in-class benefits package to support well-being, financial stability, and long-term career growth, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.

EEO Statement

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.