Manager, Durham Facilities Operations

oxfordbiom•Durham, NC

About The Position

Join Us in Changing Lives At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful. Following the expansion of our US footprint with the acquisition of a new commercial-scale viral vector facility in Durham, North Carolina we have some new opportunities to join us. We’re currently recruiting for a Facilities Manager to join our Manufacturing Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all Facilities operations within an FDA-approved clinical cGMP manufacturing facility, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Requirements

High School Diploma and a minimum of 12 years of directly relevant experience, bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of direct experience in facility operations, with proven experience in clean utilities and facilities operations within a biotech/pharmaceutical environment, or equivalent years of proven direct experience required.
Experience in operation of GMP clean utilities and manufacturing facilities support required.
Minimum 3 years managing a team.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills at individual, team, and at all organizational levels are essential.

Responsibilities

Oversee all facilities operations for the manufacturing site, including office, lab, and other production areas.
Manage and develop the Facilities and Calibration teams, ensuring effective daily operations and growth opportunities.
Prioritize and monitor work orders through the CMMS system to maintain compliance and efficiency.
Assist in developing and implementing programs for maintenance, calibration, and operation of GMP equipment, utilities, and systems.
Daily management of service contracts, external janitorial teams, and vendor relationships to support operations.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality leadership to ensure proper maintenance intervals, calibration rigor, and continuous process improvements.
Oversee site security systems, and act as primary liaison for building and grounds issues.
Assist in Managing the Facilities operations budget, providing input on cost optimization and resource planning.
Drive a culture of collaboration, communication, and compliance as a key member of the operations leadership team.
Manage a team of Facilities Technicians.