Senior Manager, Facilities

Kardigan; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kardigan is seeking a strategic Senior Manager of Facilities to lead site operations in Princeton, NJ. This leadership role will oversee office infrastructure, vendor relationships, and employee experience programs to support the company's rapid growth in biotechnology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management within a biotech or life sciences environment and excellent leadership abilities to manage teams and operations across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in office, site, or facilities management.
• Experience managing multi-site operations or overseeing remote teams.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Princeton office.
• Manage office facilities, security, and administrative services.
• Lead office planning and logistics for expansions and renovations.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Excellent leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Vendor negotiations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree or certification in business, operations, or facilities management

Tools

Microsoft 365

OfficeSpace

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. It is our mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve.

At Kardigan, we are motivated by our values which guide how we work, interact, and achieve our goals. Driven by patients and their families , we are deeply committed to improving the lives of patients and prioritizing their needs above all else. We believe in being authentic —leading with truth to bring out the best in others by creating an environment where every person knows they will be fully accepted.With an eagerness to learn , we encourage the highest levels of curiosity and are open to changing our minds. We are committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention, and support each other no matter what role we play or where we sit. Lastly, we strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. We are not afraid to take risks to unlock innovation and advance scientific discoveries.

These values are the foundation of our work, empowering us to make a real difference, every day.

Position Title: Senior Manager , Facilities ( Associate Director-level candidates welcome to apply)

Department: Facilities

Job Overview

Kardigan is seeking a strategic, hands-on Senior Manage r of Office Management t o lead our site operations in Princeton, NJ and support potential expansion into Chicago . This is a leadership position requiring strategic ownership of facilities and workplace experience across locations, reporting directly to the head of Real Estate and Facilities. This role is critical to our rapid growth as a bi-coastal biotechnology company and will be responsible fo r ensuring each si te operates efficien tly, saf ely, and in alignment with our company culture and scientific goals.

This leader will develop and manage office infrastructure, vendor relationships, administrative staff, space planning, operational budgets, and employee experience programs across locations, with a focus on building scalable systems to support ongoing growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Princeton Site Leadership (Primary Responsibility)

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Princeton office, ensuring a safe, productive, and professional work environment.
• Manage office facilities, security, administrative services, reception, catering, and supplies.
• Partner with IT, EH&S, HR, and scientific leadership to support cross-functional needs.
• Lead office planning and logistics, including expansions and renovations.
• Act as primary liaison to the Executive Committee on Princeton site operations, culture initiatives, and space planning.
• Perform or coordinate hands-on facilities tasks typical of an office environment, including overseeing HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and basic furniture adjustments; managing vendor response to maintenance tickets; supporting office moves and workstation set-up; and troubleshooting day-to-day operational issues.

Multi-Site Coordination

• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and scalable processes across sites.
• Travel periodically to South San Francisco and, as needed, to new locations such as Chicago to ensure alignment and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal teams on vendor contracts, insurance, compliance, and budgeting issues across offices.
• Order and manage general office supplies and snacks with alignment of sites in mind.
• Strategic Planning and Culture
• Lead office space strategy, including utilization analysis, growth modeling, site selection input, and relocation planning.
• Own operational budgeting for site services and facilities planning in partnership with Finance.
• Ensure offices reflect company values and support a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Coordinate onsite events, town halls, and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certification in business, operations, or facilities management a plus.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in office, site, or facilities management, ideally in a high-growth biotech or life sciences environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site operations or overseeing remote teams.
• Strong project management skills and experience with vendor negotiations and facilities build-outs.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and scaling operations in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Willingness to travel (~5–15%).
• Biotech or life sciences industry exposure, especially early-stage or fast-growing companies preferred.
• Familiarity with lab-adjacent office environments or hybrid lab/office operations preferred.
• Experience with workplace technologies (e.g., Microsoft 365, OfficeSpace, Teams, Zoom, etc.) preferred.

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