Facilities Lead

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United States

Macclesfield

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.

The purpose of the facilities department is to provide uninterrupted services to the business to conduct their operations, ensuring all equipment in the facility runs with zero breakdowns.

This role will lead the facilities department and provide direction, organization, and planning for the activities this team is expected to deliver. This role will manage the third-party integrated facility management (IFM) company and ensure the FM partner performs as per the SLAs agreed upon between the vendor and the marketing company.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for ensuring service delivery for facilities management services within the marketing company, overseeing facilities operations including technical/soft services, security, cafeteria, transport, domestic & international travel, statutory compliance, audits, vendor management, procurement, finance, events, parking management, and guest relations.
2. Must be an experienced and dynamic professional who excels within an entrepreneurial culture—providing vision, leadership, and communication.
3. Must have managed large teams deployed across different buildings and cities.
4. Will be responsible for strategy and operate at a tactical level, acting as an internal ambassador, mentor, analyst, solutions architect, implementer, and cost controller.
5. Will be responsible for building relationships with all internal/global and business stakeholders.
6. Must drive cost management in their portfolio—review and agree on budgets and ensure adherence by working with procurement and service providers.
7. Must have a detailed understanding of the real estate portfolio and business operations.
8. Demonstrates sound business judgment and makes high-velocity decisions to continually raise the bar for the employee experience.
9. Oversees modifications, expansions, and significant post-occupancy projects, collaborating with the Workplace Strategy & Innovation team and vendor partners.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage strong relationships with key business stakeholders, communicating site strategies and translating feedback into actionable tasks.
2. Provide direction to facilities management teams (direct reports and outsourced vendor teams).
3. Accountable for ensuring IFM vendors deliver best-in-class facilities management services.
4. Ensure the infrastructure and assets are well-maintained, ensuring facilities are safe and well-functioning.
5. Accountable for ensuring transport vendors deliver best-in-class employee transport services.
6. Accountable for managing travel agents engaged for international and domestic travel.

Experience and Requirements:

1. 15+ years of professional experience, with a sizable portion demonstrating success in managing facilities of more than 200,000 SFT in a multi-tenant environment.
2. Demonstrated experience as a leader with 7+ years of senior management responsibilities.
3. Extensive experience in building and managing high-performing teams. Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
4. Proven track record of championing speed, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
5. Highly proficient in collaboration and productivity software, including Microsoft Office.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
7. Comfortable with legal terms and structures for standard commercial contracts.
8. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
9. Strong resource management and program management skills.
10. In-depth knowledge of maintenance systems and governing laws and regulations.
11. Certified Facility Management Professional / Certified Facility Manager from International Facility Management Association.
12. Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, empowering you to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.