Director, Facilities - Contract Role

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals • Conshohocken, PA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH. Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c). Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration. To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, at the right time, in the right way. Director, Commercial Real Estate & Workplace Safety Location: Conshohocken, PA Contract Position Position Summary The Director, Commercial Real Estate & Workplace Safety will oversee the planning, design, and execution of Madrigal’s new 65,000-square-foot corporate office buildout in Conshohocken, PA and 53,000 square-foot office in Waltham, PA, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with company standards. This leader will also develop and implement comprehensive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), OSHA compliance, and ergonomics programs to support a safe, sustainable, and productive workplace environment that align with real estate, facilities, and employee experience objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong project management, vendor oversight, construction administration, and strategic facilities planning experience within a corporate setting (no labs or manufacturing)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 14+ years of progressive experience in commercial real estate project management and corporate facilities leadership.
• Proven success delivering large-scale corporate office buildouts (50,000+ sq. ft.) on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of EHS, OSHA compliance, and ergonomics programs.
• Excellent vendor management, negotiation, and contract administration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across executive, HR, finance, and IT functions.
• Experience in the biopharma or life sciences corporate sector (non-lab) strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• PMP or related project management certification preferred.
• Strong background in space planning, workplace technology and office services programs.
• Ability to work onsite, 5 days a week, in Conshohocken, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day coordination of the corporate offices projects —from design and permitting through construction, occupancy, and post-move stabilization ensuring alignment with overall real estate strategy and design standards established by Executive Director
• Manage cross functional project activities across architecture, design, engineering, and construction partners to keep deliverables on track and within scope.
• Oversee project logistics including budget tracking, documentation , RFP coordination, change order processing, maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Partner with IT, HR, and Finance to ensure technology, workspace design, and budget alignment.
• Monitor project schedules and milestones, ensuring timely delivery and proactive issue resolution.
• Coordinate move management, furniture procurement, signage, and occupancy planning.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive EHS program for corporate office operations (no lab/manufacturing scope).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local building codes, and other applicable regulations.
• Lead ergonomics assessments and programs to enhance employee health, safety, and comfort.
• Partner with HR and Facilities to drive workplace safety training and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Establish metrics, audits, and continuous improvement programs for safety performance.
• Oversee sustainability and environmental initiatives aligned with corporate responsibility goals, both domestically and internationally
• Coordinate global real estate operations including lease documentation, renewals, data management, ensuring portfolio accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to the evolution of Madrigal’s workplace strategy that supports growth, employee experience, and hybrid work models.
• Support long-term space planning and real estate portfolio management frameworks.
• Manage relationships with property owners, landlords, and key vendors.
• Lead workplace policy development around space usage, health & safety, and facilities operations, ensuring quality and accountability
• Track KPIs for operational efficiency, cost control, and employee satisfaction.
• Support initiatives that enhance the employee workplace journey through technology, design and services (e.g. visitor management systems, space planning and service request platforms).

Benefits

• All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create.
• By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization.
• Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans.
• We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings.
• In addition, we offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family.
• The company also provides other benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees