Head of Facilities US
About The Position
We are looking for a Head of Facilities, United States who is strategic, influential, and delivery‑oriented to join our Facility Management team. This hybrid position (at least 60% of the time in office) is located at our US Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia and requires 20% domestic & 5% international travel. You will lead the strategy, governance, and operations of our United States facilities and real estate portfolio. This role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery across multiple sites, including offices and laboratories. You will help shape how workplaces support business growth, innovation, and employee experience, while driving transformation toward a globally aligned facilities model. You will be working in a team that partners closely with global and United States stakeholders across finance, information technology, human resources, procurement, engineering, and site leadership. You will collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to deliver consistent, high-quality facilities services across a decentralized network of sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 10+ years of experience managing United States multi-site facilities operations is required
- Strong expertise in real estate portfolio and vendor management is required
- Proven financial ownership of operating and capital expenditure budgets is required
- Experience working in global, matrix, or decentralized organizations is required
- Strong executive stakeholder management and influencing skills is required
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred
- Facility management, property management, or industry organization certifications are preferred
- Experience in regulated environments such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals is preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead United States facilities and real estate strategy aligned with global direction
- Oversee multi-site facilities operations across offices and laboratory environments
- Own operating and capital budgets, driving cost optimization and transparency
- Act as a coordination and governance point for Environment, Health & Safety-related topics within Facilities scope
- Lead vendor strategy, performance management, and contract governance in line with procurement strategy
- Support capital projects and workplace transformation initiatives
Benefits
- UCB is an equal opportunity employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
