Director, Facilities

Perceptive • Needham, MA

2d • $148,067 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities team will focus on providing support to the business in managing high spec locations undertaking scientific research activities in a large laboratory setting. Working with the Site Lead and a variety of teams across the business, this is a high-profile role with a significant contribution to make to the growth of our business.

Requirements

• Experience managing preclinical research laboratory and vivarium space
• Experience managing a small team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound Understanding of and knowledge of facilities maintenance and legislation in Massachusetts
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong technical engineering skills and experience
• Strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in Facilities Management, preferably within a laboratory or regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) for monitoring and control of critical infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

• Massachusetts Industrial Wastewater License (Grade 1) preferred.
• HVAC certification or relevant technical training preferred.
• Experience supporting laboratory and/or vivarium environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilities Leadership
• Own end-to-end Facilities operations for Perceptive’s site, including laboratory, vivarium, and office spaces, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Act as a hands-on manager, balancing strategic oversight with direct involvement in day-to-day operations, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison to senior leadership and key stakeholders, providing updates, recommendations, and driving alignment across functions.
• Operations, Maintenance & Systems Management
• Oversee daily facilities operations, including maintenance, space moves, and service requests, ensuring minimal disruption to scientific and business activities.
• Manage critical infrastructure and systems (e.g., HVAC, vivarium environments, cold storage, incubators, lab wastewater system), including environmental monitoring and after-hours coverage.
• Utilize and oversee Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor, control, and optimize facility performance, ensuring reliability of mission-critical systems.
• Lead preventative maintenance programs and maintain a comprehensive annual Facilities calendar to ensure proactive servicing and operational continuity.
• Vendor, Asset & Financial Management
• Manage vendor relationships and building management interfaces, ensuring high-quality service delivery and performance accountability.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management for facility infrastructure and equipment, including capital planning, repairs, and replacements.
• Lead facilities procurement, inventory management, and budgeting, including development of operating and capital expense plans.
• Projects, Space Planning & Continuous Improvement
• Lead facility projects including lab and vivarium buildouts, renovations, expansions, and space optimization initiatives.
• Oversee space planning and allocation across lab, vivarium, and office environments to support growth and operational efficiency.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines; present proposals to leadership and coordinate cross-functional project teams through execution.
• Drive clear communication of facility changes (e.g., renovations, moves, system impacts) to minimize disruption and support business continuity
• Other
• Carryout any other reasonable duties as requested.

Benefits

• HEALTH Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• YOURSELF Paid time off policy including holidays and sick time Internal growth and development programs & trainings
• WEALTH 401(k) program, life & accident insurance and disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director