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Manager, Facilities

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Manager, Facilities

Brussels, Belgium

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

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Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Summarized Purpose:

Oversees Facilities Operations of the 2 GCL Brussels sites, including: site services, building or equipment maintenance, space planning, and projects. Implements policies, standards, services and programs, ensuring a high level of service, quality, timeliness and cost-effectiveness.

Essential Functions

  • Manages day-to-day Facilities operations at 2 locations, including but not limited to: day-to-day Facilities operations, planned equipment repair and maintenance, site security, cleaning and reception duties.
  • Manages local Facilities team. Coaches, trains and develops team members.
  • Manages and supervises contractors and the execution of planned maintenance and contracted services.
  • Plans and manages for equipment and building lifecycle, prepares annual budget for planned replacements (CapEx).
  • Leads space planning and reviews space allocation. Coordinates Facilities projects such as expansions, installations of new equipment, retrofitting of space and refurbishments; manages budget and schedule.
  • Manages procurement for Facilities department.
  • Tracks, reviews, reports and forecasts monthly OpEx expenditures for GCL EU.
  • Takes on-call role for REES monitoring.
  • Attends client audits as Facilities representative.
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals.

Policy & Strategy

  • Reviews existing and creates new policies, processes and procedures, related to Facilities tasks.
  • Implements policies, processes and procedures, and ensures compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

  • 5+ years' experience in Lab environment required.
  • Technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical and building construction.
  • Relevant experience in project management.
  • Knowledge of financial planning and management (within department).
  • 5+ years' experience in team management.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Flexibility. Occasional outside of hours work could be required.

Management Role

Management of local team of approx. 5 people.

Working Conditions and Environment

  • Work is performed in a Lab environment with potential exposure to biohazard and chemical hazards.
  • 100% office-based role, no remote working possible.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Client-provided location(s): Zaventem, Belgium
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01291204-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program