Senior Director of Facilities (Lab and Office Space)

Soufflé Therapeutics; Watertown (MA); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Soufflé Therapeutics in Watertown, MA seeks a Senior Director of Facilities to own real estate strategy, lab and office operations, safety, and security across our Watertown and Dresden footprint. This role will lead space planning, capital projects, and scale operations for future growth beyond 2027.

You will partner with functional leads, build robust systems, processes, and a safety culture, and mentor a growing team in a highly collaborative environment.

Formación

• 10+ years of facilities/lab operations leadership, including 4+ years in a lead role.
• Experience at biotech/pharma companies with chemistry, biology lab and vivarium environments.
• Hands-on leadership style; builds systems and processes for scale.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategy, implementation, and performance across real estate, lab and office operations, safety, and security.
• Lead lab and space planning, including capital projects, to support growth.
• Engage stakeholders to implement integrated systems for efficient, safe lab operations.
• Mentor direct reports and foster a strong safety and quality culture.

Descripción del empleo

Soufflé Therapeutics is a biotech company focusing on the cell-type specific delivery of genetic medicines. It's team of driven scientists is making a mark in delivery of oligonucleotides to extrahepatic tissues. We thrive in a purpose-building lab and office space in Watertown. Come and join us in our quest!

Position Summary:

Soufflé is seeking a Senior Director, Facilities to own real estate strategy, lab and space planning, and safe, efficient operations across our growing Watertown and Dresden footprint. As we add a new floor and plan for continued growth beyond 2027, this leader will build the systems, processes, and safety culture needed to scale — partnering closely with functional leads across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own strategy, implementation, and performance across Soufflé's real estate, including both lab and office operations, safety, and security
• Lead lab and space planning, including capital projects, to support the company's growth
• Engage key stakeholders to implement and integrate systems and processes for efficient, safe lab operations
• Build a strong safety and quality culture
• Act as a hands-on team player in a highly integrative role, mentoring direct reports

What Success Looks Like

• In 3 months: Actively leading space expansion discussions and planning
• In 6 months: Lab and office expansions managed to schedule, with key systems and processes rolled out
• In 12 months: Strategy defined for the next stage of growth

Qualifications — Required

• 10+ years of facilities/lab operations leadership experience, including 4+ years in a similar lead role
• Experience at 150-400+ employee stage companies with chemistry, biology lab, and vivarium environments
• Experience in Biotech and/or pharma
• Hands-on leadership style; leads by example and engages stakeholders effectively through new systems and process roll-outs

Qualifications — Preferred

• Experience in construction project management and permitting; strong knowledge of HVAC, utilities, and biologics/chemical production facility requirements;
• Experience across multiple/international sites

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus

At Soufflé Therapeutics, we are intentional about building an equitable culture. How we treat our people is reflective of this focus. This is an onsite position in Watertown, MA (US) with flexibility as needed for collaboration and external engagements.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees