Senior Director, Regional Facilities Operations & EHS

Bristol-Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

295d • Hybrid

About The Position

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Our Global Facilities Operations team is responsible for the safe, sustainable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of world-class facilities that enable the discovery, development and delivery of innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. This includes day-to-day operations and maintenance, employee convenience services, laboratory services, and asset and document management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, operations, and EHS leadership.
• At least 10 years in a highly regulated pharmaceutical or GMP environment.
• Proven expertise in the operation and management of complex facilities systems.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams responsible for designing and implementing EHS programs.
• Track record of delivering high-impact results in dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environments.
• Extensive experience managing large operational budgets exceeding $100 million.
• Comprehensive experience leading and optimizing maintenance organizations.
• Expertise in executing and managing operations within an Integrated Facility Management (IFM) model.
• Proven leadership experience managing large, cross-functional teams.
• In-depth experience with maintenance safety programs.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in navigating and ensuring adherence to GMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• MBA is beneficial.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive regional site and space strategies that align with BMS business objectives.
• Engage with senior leadership across Manufacturing, Product Development, EHS, Cell Therapy, R D, and Real Estate to ensure site operations are integrated into strategic business priorities.
• Act as an ambassador for the region to foster strong relationships with local communities and authorities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive the success of the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) strategy.
• Manage an operating budget exceeding $100 million, overseeing the management of the Region's IFM contracts and other service contracts.
• Ensure financial decisions support long-term sustainability and strategic growth of the region's operations.
• Oversee, optimize, and ensure regulatory compliance of critical facility systems including utilities, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Global Capital Project Engineering to successfully deliver capital projects.
• Oversee the performance, compliance, and operational efficiency of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Drive operational excellence across all site and utility operations.
• Ensure effective delivery of soft services across the region.
• Collaborate with the Global Real Estate team to execute facility openings, closures, and moves.
• Lead the region's EHS team, ensuring all assigned facilities operate in compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Champion sustainability initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership to both the Facilities Operations and EHS teams.
• Develop and execute KPIs and dashboards to measure progress.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, services, and programs.
• Resources to pursue personal and professional goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree