Senior Director, Fill Finish Facilities Maintenance

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); United States; On-site; USD 203,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Equity awards

Pension or retirement benefits

401(k) company match

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, 


Vision and life insurance

Paid time off

Family support benefits

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in East Greenbush, NY is seeking a Senior Director, Facilities Maintenance to lead equipment maintenance and calibration across manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse operations.

You will ensure systems supporting drug product filling, visual inspection, device assembly, and packaging remain validated, compliant, and operational. You will own preventive and corrective maintenance programs, manage CMMS systems (Blue Mountain, SAP PM, Maximo), drive reliability,

Qualifications

• Requires BS/BA in a related field with 15+ years of progressive experience in pharma or an MS with 13+ years of experience.
• Experience managing maintenance and calibration programs and CMMS systems (e.g., Blue Mountain, SAP PM, Maximo).
• Deep knowledge of cGMP, FDA, ISO 13485, EU GMP Annex 1; strong understanding of cleanroom systems and aseptic manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs and calibration across manufacturing, lab, and warehouse systems.
• Own maintenance planning, scheduling, and contractor/vendor oversight.
• Drive reliability-centered maintenance and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS degree

Tools

Blue Mountain

SAP PM

Maximo

Job description

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Senior Director, Facilities Maintenance to lead equipment maintenance and calibration for our manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse operations, ensuring systems supporting drug product filling, visual inspection, device assembly, and packaging remain validated, compliant, and operational. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Location: East Greenbush, New York, United States
Work model: Onsite, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Discover your role:

Own the site's preventive and corrective maintenance programs and calibration program for equipment supporting drug product filling, visual inspection, device assembly, packaging, and other manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse systems. Partner with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain leadership to align maintenance and calibration strategies with production schedules and business objectives. Drive reliability-centered maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability; own maintenance planning, scheduling, and contractor/vendor oversight. Establish and monitor KPIs (equipment uptime, mean time between failures, mean time to repair, maintenance backlog), leveraging OEE and CMMS data to drive condition-based and predictive maintenance. Maintain calibration schedules and traceability to national/international standards, ensuring records and systems are always audit-ready; own or support equipment-related deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change controls. Ensure all maintenance and calibration activities comply with cGMP, FDA, ISO 13485, and EU GMP Annex 1, and serve as a key stakeholder during regulatory inspections and audits. Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, establishing clear accountability, succession planning, and career development pathways; champion a culture of safety, quality, and compliance. Identify and lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance equipment reliability, including support for facility expansion, equipment tech transfer, and new product introductions.

This role requires:

BS/BA and 15+ years of progressive relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or a MS degree and minimum 13 years of relevant experience. Experience managing maintenance/calibration programs and CMMS systems (e.g., Blue Mountain, SAP PM, Maximo) required; experience supporting drug filling, visual inspection, device assembly, and/or packaging strongly preferred. Strong working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, ISO 13485, and EU GMP Annex 1, with deep understanding of cleanroom systems and equipment supporting sterile/aseptic manufacturing. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels, with strong financial acumen managing multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including cleanroom gowning and availability for after-hours facility emergencies, with excellent problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills, including communication during regulatory inspections.

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role:

• annual bonuses or other incentive plans
• equity awards
• pension or retirement benefits
• 401(k) company match
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers
• insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• paid time off
• family support benefits

For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications. For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually) $203,000.00 - $338,400.00

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company's Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site.