Facilities Manager

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Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Aldevron, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers . As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time.Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.The Facilities Manager is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of all facility systems. This position reports to the Sr. Manager Production Reliability and Infrastructure Services and is part of the Operations department located in Fargo, ND and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of all facility systems, including HVAC, cleanrooms, utilities (WFI, RO systems), electrical, plumbing, and building infrastructure.
• Ensure facilities are maintained in a state of compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure high equipment reliability and uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of facility operations.
• Manage external contractors, service providers, and vendors, ensuring quality and compliance with Aldevron standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of facilities technicians and facilities coordinators.

The essential requirements of the job include: 

• Several years of experience in facilities, preferably in biotech, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing critical utilities.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance/reliability programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:  

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb, use hands, walk, and reach as applicable

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Internal and external audits (FDA, client audits, regulatory inspections).
• Commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) processes.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP and regulated environments such as cleanroom environments.

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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