Senior Manager, Facilities

Genentech • Cary, NC

17d • $119,000 - $222,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Facilities is a strategic leader in the Site Engineering and Technology organization, responsible for facility management services and service partners across a commercial manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The role serves as a key link between site executive leadership and external providers, partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Safety Health & Environment (SHE), and global network teams to maintain safe, compliant, reliable operations and support a zero-business-disruption mission.

During the greenfield launch phase, the role will develop the facility management strategy, evaluate options for Integrated Facility Management (IFM), and onboard service partners so services are ready for site occupancy and commercial manufacturing. Services include cafeteria operations, janitorial services, the site spares/MRO storeroom, pest control, and other facility services. Following launch, the role will oversee providers and any site IFM program.

The position directly owns key facility compliance programs, including GMP Cleaning, Facility Fitness, and Pest Control, and is accountable for inspection readiness, vendor performance, operational continuity, governance, budgets, contracts, and continuous improvement. This is an on-site role. Relocation benefits are approved.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in a bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience in cGMP facilities.
• Proven track record leading facility and engineering operations.
• Deep technical expertise managing Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contract models and strategic service provider oversight.
• Demonstrated capability managing regulatory compliance and vendor performance for cGMP support functions such as GMP cleaning, facility fit, maintenance/calibration, pest control, and validation.
• Skilled leadership and collaboration in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, inclusive team-building skills, and commitment to psychological safety and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, operations management, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop the facility management strategy for the greenfield launch and ensure facility services are established on time for site occupancy and commercial manufacturing.
• Evaluate Integrated Facility Management (IFM) options and establish an IFM program if appropriate.
• Lead strategic relationships with IFM providers and outsourced personnel, ensuring services meet quality, safety, and customer satisfaction standards.
• Manage facility services including cafeteria services, janitorial, the site spares/MRO storeroom, and pest control.
• Own key site programs, including GMP Cleaning, Facility Fitness, and Pest Control, and maintain alignment with Roche global standards and health authority inspection readiness.
• Support Manufacturing Operations and operational continuity, manage Business Continuity Management (BCM) capabilities, and maintain vendor escalation pathways.
• Establish governance frameworks, lead L2 connectivity, host site KPI reviews, and manage vendor onboarding and training adherence.
• Manage employee and union relations escalations.
• Oversee program budgets, audit and approve Service Change Requests (SCRs), identify contract risks, and improve financial efficiency through simplification and innovation.
• Collaborate with site leadership, Quality, SHE, and global network teams to standardize processes and execute continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• Relocation benefits are approved for this posting.
• The position qualifies for company benefits, as detailed through the benefits link in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior