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Associate Director, Engineering

Durham, NC, usFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Planning, designing, and maintaining physical infrastructure and utility systems for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Role type

Senior Facilities Engineering Manager (Startup)

Builds

Manufacturing facilities, next-generation laboratories, warehouses, and utility systems for immunology, oncology, and neuroscience medicines.

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Biologics / GMP

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Infrastructure planning, Building systems management, Utility systems management, Renovation leadership, Team management, Safety compliance, Regulatory compliance, Vendor management, Workforce planning, Project management

Preferred skills

Startup experience, Drug substance/product knowledge, Aseptic sterile fill finish experience, Cross-functional partnership

Technologies

Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC, Electrical systems, Water treatment systems, Fire suppression systems

Responsibilities

Oversee site infrastructure planning and prioritize initiatives for resource allocation across building systems and utilities. Lead teams supporting maintenance and performance of building systems and utilities. Direct renovations and infrastructure upgrades, monitoring execution against scope, schedule, and operational constraints. Coach teams on safety and regulatory requirements for facilities work. Drive integration across engineering, operations, and vendor teams. Lead day-to-day operations across teams and implement workforce planning.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities