Sr Manager, Facilities

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

With extensive experience in developing biologics and bioconjugates, we offer a seamless service delivered by fully integrated teams, from early discovery to commercial manufacturing.
Forward-thinking and committed, we find the best solution and use the right technologies to design, develop and manufacture your products to ensure we get vital medicines to patients quickly and safely.
We are dedicated to quality excellence. We are driven to get better treatments to market, efficiently and responsibly by reducing timelines and delivering the highest quality products and services.
We are Abzena. More than a CDMO, we are a responsible and dedicated partner that takes care of your products from concept to patient.
The Facilities Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure is responsible for leading facility expansion projects, capital equipment installations, laboratory and manufacturing infrastructure upgrades, and site improvement initiatives. This role manages the planning, execution, and commissioning of capital projects while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and quality requirements. The position leads a team of Facilities Engineers and Project Coordinators and serves as a key partner to Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Finance.

Responsibilities

Capital Project Management

• Lead all site CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning and operational 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.

Facility Infrastructure

• Manage facility upgrades involving HVAC, compressed air, purified water, electrical, process utilities, and building systems.
• Support facility expansions, renovations, and optimization initiatives.
• Ensure infrastructure supports current and future business growth requirements.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure projects comply with GMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA, and local building code requirements.
• Partner with Validation and Quality teams on qualification and commissioning activities.
• Support audits and inspections related to facilities and engineering projects.

Strategic Planning

• Develop and maintain a multi-year capital improvement roadmap.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, sustainability, and cost savings.
• Support long-range facility planning and capacity expansion initiatives.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop Facilities Engineers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
• Conduct performance reviews and development planning.
• Establish project priorities and workload management across the team.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

FLSA:

Exempt

Abzena is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.