Senior Facilities & Capital Projects Lead (GMP)

Abzena; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abzena, a leading biopharma CDMO, invites applications for a Facilities Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure to lead site CAPEX projects, infrastructure upgrades, and commissioning from concept to handoff.

The role directs a team of Facilities Engineers and Project Coordinators, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation and Finance to deliver on time, within budget, and in full regulatory compliance, while advancing safety and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of facilities, engineering, or capital project management experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience managing projects in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, or medical device facilities.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification, and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning and handoff.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
• Manage installation of new manufacturing equipment, laboratory instruments, utilities, and facility systems.
• Coordinate architectural, engineering, and construction activities.
• Oversee contractor selection, vendor management, and contract administration.
• Track project expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Support audits and inspections related to facilities and engineering projects.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year capital improvement roadmap.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Facilities management

GMP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Abzena, a leading biopharma CDMO, invites applications for a Facilities Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure to lead site CAPEX projects, infrastructure upgrades, and commissioning from concept to handoff.

The role directs a team of Facilities Engineers and Project Coordinators, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation and Finance to deliver on time, within budget, and in full regulatory compliance, while advancing safety and continuous improvement across the site.