Director, Facilities
About The Position
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously. POSITION SUMMARY Director, Facilities is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of all facilities-related functions across the organization. This role oversees space utilization and allocations, office buildouts, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs, lease administration and negotiations, and vendor management. This position ensures operations support business growth, compliance, employee safety, and operational excellence while maintaining cost efficiency and high service levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Business Administration, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive facilities management experience, including leadership responsibility.
- Experience managing office environments (biotech, pharma, life sciences preferred).
- Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience managing capital projects and buildouts.
- Experience negotiating and managing commercial leases.
- Demonstrated success in vendor management and contract negotiation.
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Project management expertise
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFM, FMP, CHFM, CSP, CIH, LEED).
- Experience in a publicly traded or high-growth organization.
- Multi-site oversight experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive facilities strategy aligned with organizational growth plans.
- Oversee daily facilities operations for office and related spaces.
- Lead space planning and workplace optimization initiatives.
- Ensure infrastructure supports current and future business needs.
- Establish and monitor facilities-related KPIs and service standards.
- Lead planning and execution of office buildouts, renovations, and expansions.
- Manage capital budgets, project timelines, and contractor performance.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements and deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Ensure all projects meet safety and quality standards.
- Provide leadership and oversight for Global EHS programs, ensuring compliance and local regulations.
- Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Oversee audits, inspections, corrective actions, and incident investigations.
- Manage lease agreements, renewals, extensions, and landlord relationships.
- Partner with Finance and Legal on lease negotiations and contract reviews.
- Support real estate strategy, including site selection and long-term footprint planning.
- Monitor lease obligations, critical dates, and compliance requirements.
- Work closely with landlords to ensure third-party vendors including property management, maintenance, janitorial, security, utilities
- Negotiate contracts and manage service-level agreements.
- Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
- Forecast facilities-related expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Track and report on financial performance against budget.
- Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on facilities planning and risk management.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
