Sr Manager, Facilities
Abzena Inc.
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Company overview
Abzena Inc. is a leading biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in complex biologics and bioconjugates. Founded in 2001, the company provides fully integrated, end-to-end services spanning from discovery through commercial launch, with a particular focus on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates (AOCs), and radionuclide-drug conjugates (RDCs). With over 20 years of scientific expertise, Abzena operates state-of-the-art research, development, and cGMP manufacturing facilities across strategic locations in San Diego, California; Bristol, Pennsylvania; and Cambridge, United Kingdom. The company employs 501-1,000 professionals and has developed proprietary technologies including ThioBridge™ conjugation technology, EpiScreen® immunogenicity assessment platform, AbZelectPRO™ cell line development system, and Composite Human Antibody™ deimmunization platform. Abzena serves biotech and biopharma companies by offering tailored solutions designed to de-risk and streamline drug development, accelerating the path to market for life-changing therapies while maintaining rigorous quality standards and regulatory compliance.