Sr. Director, Head of Site Engineering & Facilities

Biogen; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 206,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Stock option plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a strategic Head of Site Engineering & Facilities in Milwaukee to lead manufacturing engineering, facilities, maintenance, and utilities. You will drive reliability, compliance, and capital planning across the site, building a high-performing team and partnering with cross-functional groups and external regulators.

The role demands extensive biotech/pharma experience, deep cGMP knowledge, and a track record of delivering complex capital projects while maintaining inspection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 15+ years of experience in biotech, pharma, or related field.
• Experience leading engineering, facilities, maintenance, and/or utilities organizations.
• Experience leading large cross-functional teams and developing leaders.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, facilities, utilities, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Experience managing operating budgets, capital projects, and contractor relationships.
• Deep understanding of cGMP, EHS, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead site engineering and facilities operations across manufacturing, maintenance, and utilities.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve manufacturing performance, capacity, reliability, and compliance.
• Contribute to site leadership and long-term strategic planning.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing engineering and facilities team.
• Oversee shutdown planning, readiness, and business continuity programs.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, EHS, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

cGMP

Budget management

Cross-functional teams

Regulatory compliance

Facility engineering

Stakeholder influence

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

Digital transformation

Operations excellence

Job description

About This Role

As the Head of Site Engineering & Facilities, you will lead one of the most critical functions supporting our manufacturing network, ensuring the reliability, compliance, and performance of the infrastructure that enables lifesaving medicines to reach patients.

What You'll Do

• Lead all site engineering and facilities functions, including Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, Utilities Operations, Instrumentation & Controls, Reliability, and Site Services
• Develop and execute engineering and facilities strategies that support manufacturing performance, capacity, reliability, and compliance objectives
• Serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, contributing to site-wide decision making and long‑term strategic planning
• Lead and develop a team of engineering and facilities leaders while fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture
• Oversee site shutdown planning, operational readiness, business continuity programs, and emergency response planning
• Ensure adherence to cGMP, EHS, quality, engineering, and regulatory requirements while maintaining inspection readiness
• Manage operational and capital budgets while identifying opportunities for infrastructure improvements and long‑term investment
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, technical operations, and global engineering teams to support technology transfers and facility expansion initiatives
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and digital transformation initiatives across the site engineering and facilities organization
• Represent the site with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations

Who You Are

You are an accomplished engineering leader who combines technical expertise with strategic business acumen. You thrive in complex manufacturing environments, excel at developing teams, and have a passion for building reliable, compliant, and future‑ready operations that ultimately serve patients.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• At minimum 15 years of experience within biotech, pharma, or related field
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering, facilities, maintenance, and/or utilities organizations
• Experience leading large, cross‑functional teams and developing leaders
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, facilities, utilities, validation, and lifecycle management
• Experience managing operating budgets, capital projects, and contractor relationships
• Deep understanding of cGMP, EHS, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across multiple functions

Preferred Skills

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
• Experience supporting large‑scale biologics or pharmaceutical manufacturing campuses
• Expertise in site‑wide utility infrastructure, facilities operations, and engineering compliance programs
• Experience leading digital transformation, automation, or operational excellence initiatives
• Previous experience presenting to regulatory agencies and leading inspections within engineering and facilities functions

Job Level

Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $206,000.00-$283,250.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long‑term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well‑being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end‑of‑year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid‑sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well‑established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life‑changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.