Head of Facilities Operations - Life Sciences & Compliance

Bora Pharmaceuticals; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bora Biologics in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Manager, Facilities Operations to lead soft facilities services and oversee security, pest control, reception, and space planning across two buildings. The role partners with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient site operations.

The position requires managing budgets, procurement in SAP, and driving continuous improvement in workplace services and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent with 12+ years in facilities operations, or a Bachelor’s with 8+ years and 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience managing facilities services, service providers, and operating budgets in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of facilities operations, physical security, workplace services, space planning, and vendor management.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with SAP and MasterControl or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of soft facilities services across two buildings.
• Manage Receptionist and Building Services Coordinator performance.
• Oversee physical security operations, including access control and restricted areas.
• Oversee pest control, janitorial services, and related contracts.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost-control actions.
• Coordinate equipment lifecycle activities and procurement via SAP.
• Support laboratory space planning and office moves.
• Track MasterControl deviations, change controls, and SOPs.

Skills

Facilities operations

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Regulated environment knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related

Tools

SAP

MasterControl

OfficeSpace

BMRAM

DSX Access Control

Job description

Bora Biologics in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Manager, Facilities Operations to lead soft facilities services and oversee security, pest control, reception, and space planning across two buildings. The role partners with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient site operations.

The position requires managing budgets, procurement in SAP, and driving continuous improvement in workplace services and regulatory readiness.