Facilities Director - Global CRU & Laboratory Facilities
ICON · Dublin, Ireland
Corporate & BusinessFull-timeCompany career page
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Role summary
ICON seeks an experienced Facilities Director to lead global strategy, governance, and performance of clinical research units and laboratory facilities. The role requires technical authority over critical infrastructure, oversight of a geographically dispersed team, and management of approximately $30M in facilities budget across regulated environments worldwide.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years' leadership experience in facilities, engineering, or critical infrastructure
- Strong mechanical and electrical facilities management expertise
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, or highly regulated environments
- Proven success leading multi-site operations and asset management programs
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Building Services, or related discipline
- Chartered Engineer status or relevant professional certifications advantageous
What you'll be doing
- Develop and implement global engineering and maintenance standards across laboratory and clinical research facilities
- Drive infrastructure reliability, asset lifecycle management, and business continuity programs
- Provide technical leadership for critical systems including HVAC, BMS, emergency power, and mechanical/electrical infrastructure
- Lead facility compliance, inspection readiness, and support for GMP-regulated operations
- Oversee global facilities budget of approximately $30M and support strategic capital investment programs
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