Head of Global Facilities Engineering - Technical Authority

Job Description

As the Head of Global Facilities Engineering at Biogen, you will be the leading figure in our Facilities Engineering Technical Authority function. This Director level role will report into the VP of Global Engineering and Facilities and will champion subject matter expertise across diverse facilities engineering disciplines such as HVAC, Mechanical, Clean Utilities, Plant Utilities, Energy, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, and Civil / Structural / Architectural. Your comprehensive understanding of asset lifecycle will be pivotal in optimizing performance, design, qualification, operation, maintenance, and reliability. This position is integral to driving technical innovation, enhancing productivity, and ensuring compliance within Biogen's global operations. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead the strategic technical direction for facility assets, ensuring alignment with industry standards and operational excellence. 

• Manage and develop a team of engineers and SMEs, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement. 

• Engage with cross functional teams across sites, providing technology support and engineering solutions that meet regulatory requirements. 

• Champion innovation in facilities engineering to incorporate new technologies that enhance building performance and sustainability. 

• Oversee the execution of technical portion of capital projects, ensuring technical standards are met and reliability is integrated from design to operation. 

• Develop and manage a comprehensive Reliability Engineering program, including End-of-Life and Single-Point-of-Failure strategies, promoting best practices across the enterprise. 

• Partner with internal and external manufacturing sites to uphold technical standards and address technical challenges. 

• Foster external collaborations with industry leaders, sharing insights and adopting transformative technologies. 

Who You Are: 

You're a strategic thinker with a robust background in facilities engineering. Your passion for innovation and excellence in asset reliability and lifecycle management sets you apart. You thrive on building collaborative relationships and leading high-performing teams to success. #LI-CC1

Qualifications

Required Skills: 

• 15 years of experience in Facilities Engineering within the Biotech or Pharma industry. 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or a related field in Engineering. 

• Deep experience in facilities engineering disciplines and asset reliability and lifecycle management. 

• Thorough understanding of PDMA, FDA, EMEA regulations, and applicable building codes. 

• Proven ability to influence at both site and enterprise levels. 

• Strong presentation skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts. 

• Advanced knowledge of asset lifecycle data analytics. 

• Networked within the life science industry, with active participation in forums. 

Preferred Skills: 

• PE credential. 

• Master's or PhD in an engineering discipline preferred. 

• Experience with clean utility systems in a GMP environment. 

• Proficiency in reliability engineering and management of end-of-life and single points of failure programs 

Additional Information

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 DE&I efforts.

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.