About the Department
Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources , and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.
The Position
The Engineering and Projects Manager is responsible for leading and managing the engineering department, providing technical expertise and support to site operations. This role is responsible for preparation, business cases, planning and executing capital projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards, regulations and quality. The Engineering and Projects Manager is a leadership role integrated within the Facility Management operations team, responsible for: Engineering & Project Management team Management, FTE & Contract Staffing, Maintaining relationships with preferred design & construction suppliers, Architecture, MEPFP, GC & CM's, Support US Site's Projects & distributed PM teams, Capital Process, budget monitoring & forecasting, ESG targets support, reporting, strategy, provide expertise to and participate in risk assessments, Space Planning Team Oversight & Capacity vs Demand, Stakeholder engagement, Reporting, Space Strategy, Support & Maintain R&D Change Management Program, ESH Risk Assessments, Coordinate License to Operate (LTO) & regulatory/licensure/permits for local authorities with the EH&S group.
It is the intent of the entire US FM operations organization to provide a consistent, collaborative experience, based on a single set of operating principles. The site operations teams, behaviors and responsibilities are structured to ensure a safe, efficient, and streamlined delivery of site services, consistent customer experience, business continuity, fiscal accountability, and environmental responsibility through an open, collaborative, engaging, empowering and inclusive team culture.
The facilities operations team is an cohesive, high-performing group, equipped to be accountable for individual goals aligned with department, site and business objectives. The work environment and team collaboration approach to operations and service delivery targets open, supportive, approachable, positive attitudes to build trust, create innovation and set an example. Team members are required to have development goals to enhance their skills, knowledge, and expertise through training programs, workshops, collaboration and professional development. The Facility operations team model combines a mix of employees, contractors, and service providers to maintain a single outcome-based delivery of site infrastructure, operations, services, amenities, and stakeholder experience.
Relationships
This role reports to the Head of US R&D Facilities and will have collaborative and cross-functional relationships/responsibilities with onsite Facilities and Lab Operations, North America and DK teams. This role may manage a team in the future. Facilities team and lab operations teams, R&ED Safety Partner NNAS, affiliate EHS representatives. External relationships include those with business partners and valued vendors.
Essential Functions

• Develop and implement policies & procedures to ensure efficient and effective operation & project delivery
• Manage and develop the engineering & space teams, ensuring necessary skillsets and training
• Develop and maintain a capital project plan and execute capital projects, support capital process (IPG)
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, scope and as designed
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, NN customer base and other stakeholders
• Provide technical expertise and support to facility operations, R&D, EH&S as required
• Keep abreast of current regulations, legislation, codes, EH&S and industry trends
• Manage budgets and expenses related to the engineering department and capital projects
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities, manage changing requirements & adjusted priorities

Physical Requirements
Occasionally moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Constantly operates a computer & other office equipment using hands. Able to travel domestically & internationally, up to 15% of the time. Able to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Role is in-office or on-site with occasional remote work, typically not exceeding 20% of working hours.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant work experience required
• 10 years' experience in managing an engineering department and leading capital projects within a facility management or construction environment preferred
• Proven track record of delivering capital projects on time, within budget, and to the required standard
• Knowledge of building codes, life safety, health and safety regulations and legislation
• Experience as owner's rep for pharmaceutical, biotech R&D lab design & operations, clinical/GMP facilities, and lab/office space optimization preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Project management certification, such as PMP or Prince2, is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, distributed teams in a dynamic environment

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