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Director of Facilities

Lila SciencesCambridge, MA USA
On-site Full-time $168K/yr - $224K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in a scientific or technical environment. Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams. In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, compliance standards, and best practices in facilities management. Excellent financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and capital planning. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. Strong analytical skills, capable of using data to drive decision-making and improve processes.

About the job

Your Role at Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is seeking a proactive and strategic Director of Facilities to oversee the daily operations and long-term management of our diverse facilities. You will be responsible for developing a scalable facilities strategy, ensuring safety and compliance across all sites, and managing budgets, capital planning, vendor relationships, and KPI reporting. This role is a pivotal cross-functional leadership position, with the opportunity to build and nurture a world-class facilities team that aligns with our growth and supports our scientific mission.

Your Key Contributions

  • Strategic Leadership
    • Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities strategy that aligns with company growth, scientific initiatives, and operational risk management.
    • Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing facilities organization, fostering a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
  • Team Development
    • Directly manage and mentor facility managers, supervisors, and support staff, promoting a collaborative culture focused on employee engagement and professional development.
    • Encourage cross-functional collaboration with business development, technology, finance, legal, and HR teams to drive informed decisions and improvements.
  • Safety and Compliance
    • Establish and maintain enterprise-wide safety standards and compliance across all facilities; lead audits and implement corrective actions.
    • Direct capital planning, lifecycle management, and end-of-life decisions for critical equipment using ROI-driven analyses.
  • Financial Management
    • Oversee multi-site budgets, long-term capital planning, and KPI performance; optimize total cost of ownership.
    • Manage the vendor lifecycle, including RFPs, contract negotiations, service level agreements, and vendor performance evaluations.
  • Operations Excellence
    • Standardize and enhance maintenance processes utilizing documentation, digital tools, and scalable playbooks; champion improvements focused on employee and occupant satisfaction.
    • Implement governance, risk management, and compliance controls to ensure audit readiness and transparent reporting.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Act as the primary liaison with clients, senior leadership, the Facilities Organization, and key business teams, translating facilities strategy into measurable business value.
    • Collaborate with HR on workforce planning, safety training, and related initiatives.

About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is a pioneering company dedicated to enhancing scientific discoveries through innovative solutions. Our commitment to quality and safety drives our operations and shapes our mission to support the scientific community.

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