Pharma Facilities Executive Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive/bonus program

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Senior Account Director to provide executive leadership for an integrated facilities management portfolio supporting a major pharmaceutical client. The role drives regulatory compliance, strategic growth, and operational excellence across multiple sites.

The position involves leading GMP/GxP-aware operations, overseeing capital projects, and delivering client value through high-impact reviews and strategic planning.

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

Skills

Executive client relationships

Financial acumen

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Senior Account Director to provide executive leadership for an integrated facilities management portfolio supporting a major pharmaceutical client. The role drives regulatory compliance, strategic growth, and operational excellence across multiple sites.

The position involves leading GMP/GxP-aware operations, overseeing capital projects, and delivering client value through high-impact reviews and strategic planning.