Senior Director, Global Facilities Operations

About the role

The Senior Director, Global Facilities Operations leads Amgen’s facilities, utilities and engineering services across EMEA, Latin America, Asia and South East Asia. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering Operations & Services, the role ensures safe, reliable, compliant and inspection‑ready operations that support manufacturing, R&D and commercial activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and hands‑on leadership for facilities, utilities and engineering services across multiple sites.
• Ensure safety, quality, regulatory compliance and business continuity while driving operational performance and capital effectiveness.
• Oversee capital project execution including scope development, design oversight, construction, commissioning, qualification and handover.
• Manage relationships with Integrated Service Providers (ISP), governing performance, value realization and compliance with Amgen standards.
• Own regional budgets, headcount and capital planning to meet financial targets.
• Lead sustainability and energy‑optimization initiatives aligned with corporate goals.
• Develop and retain a diverse, high‑performing engineering and facilities organization.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in global facilities, engineering or construction environments.
• Strong track record of managing large, multi‑site operations in regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to drive safety culture, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Experience partnering with external service providers and managing complex contracts.

Required skills

• cGMP facilities management
• Capital project execution and oversight
• Reliability‑centered maintenance strategies
• Budget and headcount management
• Sustainability and energy‑optimization initiatives

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape global facilities strategy for a leading biopharma company.
• Leadership of a high‑impact, cross‑regional organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.