Senior Manager, Facilities

Company: NXTThing RPO, LLC
Location: Rockville
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

We are currently developing voclosporin, an investigational therapy, for the treatment of lupus nephritis (LN) and other proteinuric diseases. We are also advancing voclosporin ophthalmic solution (VOS), a topical formulation, for the treatment of dry eye syndrome (DES). And we are actively hunting for other innovative drugs which have the potential to change the lives of people with rare autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Job Description The Sr. Manager of Facilities will provide leadership, management and technical consultation to employees and contractors in support of facilities and utilities maintenance, related projects, contracts and ongoing operations at the Rockville, MD, Edmonton, ALB and Victoria BC, Canada locations. The Senior Manager will also be responsible to lead day to day operations within the boundaries of compliance, safety, schedule and budget. This role will also comply in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, and other legal requirements in order to help protect the health and safety of Aurinia employees, to protect the environment, and to minimize risks to the company. The role will also assist internal employees with their EHS needs and actively cultivate a safety and sustainability culture.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and ensure effective and efficient delivery of Facilities operations activities for Aurinia partnering with external Facilities vendors to include but not limited to: Building Access

Food/Coffee services

Janitorial services

Mail/Shipping services (FedEx/UPS)

Provide project management services on major and minor facilities projects in support of the Aurinia business; may involve responsibility for project execution, including coordination of technical, financial and contracted resources, as required by Aurinia

Manage building space allocation and coordinate moves, adds and changes in office. Communicate with department heads to work through space needs and determine space assignments for staff for facility expansion at Aurinia

Work as EH&S for Aurinia compliance as needed; Protect the health and safety of employees, contractors and visitors

Operate in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and reporting requirements.

Incorporate Facilities systems that will enable Aurinia’s effectiveness; including space planning, PM maintenance, safety protocols

Develop LROP (Long Range Operating Plan) for Facilities expense budget and manage budget accordingly.

Effectively communicates Aurinia’s facilities plans to the Executive Vice President, Internal Operations and Strategy and other constituents

Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team setting with users, engineers, architects, staff, management and other groups on capital and space projects

Participate in broader Aurinia Facilities projects as requested and as needed

Assist with management, development, design and construction of building and facilities projects

Ability to be on call for nights and weekends as needed

Qualifications BS in Facilities Management, Engineering or Science

5+ years Facilities or Operations experience in Biotech and Life Sciences preferred

Facilities EHS program development, implementation and management experience preferred.

Ability to supervise and provide direction for project engineering and construction consultants

Knowledge and familiarity with real estate, space planning and engineering tools

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; ability to multi-task and to perform work independently

The Facilities Senior Manager will be required to carry a mobile phone to support operations and participate emergency coverage as needed

Additional Information All candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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