Senior Director of Facilities & Operations

Discover International

Cape Coral (FL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A biotechnology firm in Southwest Florida is seeking a Senior Director of Facilities and Operations to lead the design and build of a new clinical treatment facility. The successful candidate will oversee critical infrastructure systems and ensure compliance with regulations. Strong leadership and deep knowledge of facility operations are essential. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary within the biotech sector.

Qualifications

Proven experience leading clinical or regulated facility buildouts.
Deep knowledge of building systems and utility infrastructure.
Experience writing URS documents, protocols, SOPs.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of a new clinical site.
Oversee infrastructure systems like HVAC, BMS, and fire suppression.
Serve as the point of contact for various stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical or regulated facility buildouts

Building systems knowledge

Writing URS documents

Knowledge of CLIA lab operations

Leading cross-functional teams

GMP safety/compliance

Vendor negotiation

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Senior Director of Facilities & Operations

Direct message the job poster from Discover International

Associate Director - Technical Operations, Quality & Regulatory (USA)

I am partnered with a growing clinical-stage Radiotherapy biotech that is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Facilities and Operations to lead the design, buildout, and launch of a first-of-its-kind clinical treatment facility in Southwest Florida.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the infrastructure supporting next-generation radiotherapeutics, including a CLIA-certified lab, PET/CT imaging suite, GMP fill-finish suite, and direct patient care areas.

What You’ll Do

Lead the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of a new integrated clinical site
Oversee all infrastructure systems — HVAC, BMS, EMS, fire suppression, purified water, compressed air, etc.
Serve as the point of contact for vendors, architects, permitting agencies, and regulatory authorities
Ensure the facility is fully compliant with CLIA, FDA, NRC, OSHA, and local codes
Develop SOPs, PMs, protocols, and quality systems in partnership with clinical and quality leaders
Build and lead the facility operations team, including technical staff and external contractors
Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, manufacturing, and leadership teams
Support the company’s long-term goal to scale this model to a larger future facility\

What You Bring

Proven experience leading clinical or regulated facility buildouts, ideally in biotech, hospital, or advanced pharma environments
Deep knowledge of building systems and utility infrastructure (boilers, chillers, AHUs, air handling, BMS/EMS)
Experience writing URS documents, protocols, SOPs, and managing preventive maintenance programs
Familiarity with CLIA lab operations; experience building or certifying a lab is strongly preferred
Bonus: experience with radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine, or PET/CT environments
Demonstrated ability to lead and grow cross-functional teams — hands-on leadership required
Strong knowledge of GMP, safety, compliance, and risk management
Excellent communication, vendor negotiation, and problem-solving skills