Facilities Manager

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.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.