Director, Facilities

Lilasciences

Cambridge, United States
Base: $168,000 - $224,000 usd; bonus/equity: bonus...
On-site
Multi-site facilities management
Scalable facilities strategy
Safety and compliance leadership
Lila Sciences is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Facilities to oversee the management and optimization of multiple facilities in alignment with the company’s growth and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management within the life sciences or related industries, with a strong focus on leadership, compliance, and financial stewardship

Job Summary

  • Define and execute a comprehensive facilities strategy across multiple sites that aligns with company growth, science programs, and operational risk posture.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing facilities organization, establishing clear career paths and a culture rooted in safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee multi-site budgets, long-range capital planning, and KPI achievement, optimizing total cost of ownership and owning the vendor management lifecycle.

Matching Summary

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Lila Sciences is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Facilities to oversee the management and optimization of multiple facilities in alignment with the company’s growth and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management within the life sciences or related industries, with a strong focus on leadership, compliance, and financial stewardship.

Salary

Base: $168,000 - $224,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Bonus potential and generous early equity; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Multi-site facilities management
  • Scalable facilities strategy
  • Safety and compliance leadership
  • Budget and capital planning
  • Vendor governance and management
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Scientific Superintelligence development
  • AI-driven science acceleration
  • Culture of continuous improvement
  • Employee experience focus

Key Requirements

  • 8-15+ years facilities management experience
  • Life sciences industry experience
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Proven ability to design and implement scalable strategies
  • Experience managing large budgets and capital plans
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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