- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workday
Description
Title:
Facilities ManagerCompany:
Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Description:
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Function: Engineering
Reporting to: Engineering & EHS Director
About Ipsen
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company focused on transformative medicines in oncology, rare disease and neuroscience. We are driven by innovation, collaboration and a commitment to improving patients' lives worldwide.
As we continue to grow our manufacturing and operational capabilities in Dublin, we are seeking an experienced Facility Manager to lead the delivery of world-class facilities management services across our site.
The Opportunity
As Facility Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective, compliant and cost-efficient management of the Dublin facility through the oversight of outsourced service providers, facility assets and workplace services.
You will lead both Hard and Soft Facilities Management activities, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, safety, GMP compliance and employee experience. Acting as the key site representative for Facilities Management, you will partner closely with Engineering, EHS, Quality, Operations and Global functions to support business continuity and long-term site success.
This is a highly visible leadership role offering the opportunity to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement and strategic facilities planning within a dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities & Workplace Services
- Lead the delivery of integrated facilities management services, including:
- Cleaning
- Catering
- Security
- Grounds maintenance
- Pest control
- Building and statutory maintenance services
- Manage outsourced service providers and ensure delivery against contractual obligations and service levels.
- Monitor and improve performance through KPI management, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a safe, compliant and employee-focused workplace environment.
- Act as the primary site contact for Global Security and support the ongoing enhancement of site physical security systems.
Asset Management & Strategic Planning
- Develop and maintain lifecycle plans for facility assets and infrastructure.
- Define capital renewal and replacement strategies.
- Support site master planning, workplace strategy and space utilisation initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve reliability, compliance, sustainability and operational efficiency.
Stakeholder & Contract Management
- Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across the site.
- Collaborate with Global Procurement on supplier selection, tenders and contract renewals.
- Act as the key interface with Global Real Estate, Security, Procurement and Insurance teams.
- Support cross-functional planning and shutdown activities.
People Leadership
- Lead and develop the Facilities team.
- Ensure appropriate resource levels, capability development and succession planning.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
Budget & Compliance Management
- Manage facilities operating budgets and track expenditure against forecasts.
- Deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards of service.
- Support CAPEX projects as the facilities subject matter expert.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain facilities documentation, SOPs and change control processes.
About You
Experience
You will bring:
- Significant facilities, engineering or maintenance management experience.
- Experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or regulated manufacturing environment.
- Proven people leadership experience.
- Strong contract and supplier management expertise.
- Experience managing service-level agreements (SLAs) and outsourced service providers.
- A track record of driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management or a related discipline.
- Professional Facilities Management qualification (e.g. IWFM Level 4+) is desirable.
- Project management and continuous improvement training (Lean, 5S or similar) would be advantageous.
Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Budget management and financial planning expertise.
- Knowledge of GMP and EHS requirements within regulated environments.
- Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on operational approach.
