Manager, Facilities & Engineering
Sana Biotechnology, Inc.
5 months ago
On-site
Cambridge, MA
Operations
Operational Leadership
- Lead the development and execution of facility, equipment, and operational strategies that advance site readiness, reliability, safety, compliance, and efficiency.
- Drive short- and long-range planning for site assets, capital improvements, maintenance/calibration programs, and operational continuity.
- Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of programs for facilities, equipment maintenance and calibration, building systems and utilities, and project management/execution.
- Lead development and execution of Facilities and Engineering initiatives to support scientific objectives and corporate strategies.
- Participate with leadership in developing site Facilities and Engineering budgets and manage established budgets.
Communication and Execution
- Manage day-to-day operations for both facilities, ensuring work is prioritized and performed in line with business, safety, and quality requirements.
- Establish and monitor operational metrics, customer service standards, and performance indicators for transparency and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for site Facilities and Engineering, ensuring clear, timely, solution-oriented communication.
- Collaborate on contract negotiations and vendor selection; provide vendor oversight to ensure reliable, cost-effective, compliant service delivery.
- Collaborate with other operations functions (Site Lead, IT, Procurement, Facilities & Engineering, People, Legal) to drive Cambridge site needs.
- Build strong relationships with internal partners, external vendors, and contractors.
- Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and Business Leaders to support emergency response plans and events.
- Facilitate site-wide messaging around operational changes, space planning, project impacts, and service disruptions.
- Oversee facility and equipment service contract administration, planning/scheduling, and procurement of parts, tools, and equipment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- 7+ years of experience leading facilities, engineering, or lab operations in biotechnology or related industries.
Required/Preferred Skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders and lead through change in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication skills; can simplify complex operational problems and align diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong partnerships across scientific, operational, quality, and business teams.
- Deep understanding of facility/utility systems (HVAC, gases, DI water, electrical, etc.) and asset lifecycle management in GxP environments.
- Sound judgment and troubleshooting skills to resolve diverse problems aligned with business needs.
- Experience managing preventive maintenance and calibration programs, capital projects, vendor relationships, and cross-site operational systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Compensation (as stated)
- Base pay range: $140,000–$160,000/year (may vary by factors such as market location, knowledge, skills, and experience).
- Lead the development and execution of facility, equipment, and operational strategies that advance site readiness, reliability, safety, compliance, and efficiency.
- Drive short- and long-range planning for site assets, capital improvements, maintenance/calibration programs, and operational continuity.
- Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of programs for facilities, equipment maintenance and calibration, building systems and utilities, and project management/execution.
- Lead development and execution of Facilities and Engineering initiatives to support scientific objectives and corporate strategies.
- Participate with leadership in developing site Facilities and Engineering budgets and manage established budgets.
Communication and Execution
- Manage day-to-day operations for both facilities, ensuring work is prioritized and performed in line with business, safety, and quality requirements.
- Establish and monitor operational metrics, customer service standards, and performance indicators for transparency and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for site Facilities and Engineering, ensuring clear, timely, solution-oriented communication.
- Collaborate on contract negotiations and vendor selection; provide vendor oversight to ensure reliable, cost-effective, compliant service delivery.
- Collaborate with other operations functions (Site Lead, IT, Procurement, Facilities & Engineering, People, Legal) to drive Cambridge site needs.
- Build strong relationships with internal partners, external vendors, and contractors.
- Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and Business Leaders to support emergency response plans and events.
- Facilitate site-wide messaging around operational changes, space planning, project impacts, and service disruptions.
- Oversee facility and equipment service contract administration, planning/scheduling, and procurement of parts, tools, and equipment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- 7+ years of experience leading facilities, engineering, or lab operations in biotechnology or related industries.
Required/Preferred Skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders and lead through change in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication skills; can simplify complex operational problems and align diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong partnerships across scientific, operational, quality, and business teams.
- Deep understanding of facility/utility systems (HVAC, gases, DI water, electrical, etc.) and asset lifecycle management in GxP environments.
- Sound judgment and troubleshooting skills to resolve diverse problems aligned with business needs.
- Experience managing preventive maintenance and calibration programs, capital projects, vendor relationships, and cross-site operational systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Compensation (as stated)
- Base pay range: $140,000–$160,000/year (may vary by factors such as market location, knowledge, skills, and experience).