Sr. Director, EHS, Facilities Management & Engineering

Legend Biotech is seeking a Sr. Director, EHS, Facilities Management & Engineering as part of the Facilities & Engineering team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

The Sr. Director, Facilities, Services & Engineering is the senior leader responsible for the strategy, operation, and performance of all Legend Biotech facilities including GMP manufacturing sites, laboratories, corporate offices, administrative buildings, and shared global infrastructure. This role ensures reliable, safe, compliant, and efficient operations across utilities, engineering, building systems, environmental services, capital project execution, and workplace/office services.
The Sr. Director leads the integrated facilities and engineering organization to support manufacturing, clinical operations, R&D, and corporate growth while ensuring world-class employee experience and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Facilities Leadership (GMP & non-GMP)

• Lead facilities operations for all Legend Biotech locations, including manufacturing sites, labs, offices, leased spaces, and new buildouts.
• Ensure consistent service levels, standardized processes, and high reliability across all facilities.
• Oversee building infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security systems, life safety, landscaping, and workplace environments).
• Maintain compliance with global regulatory, corporate, and local building & safety requirements.

GMP Facilities & Utilities

• Oversee critical GMP utilities: HVAC, cleanrooms, water treatment , clean steam, compressed gases, BMS/EMS, controlled environments.
• Ensure validated state and audit readiness at all times.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS to maintain uninterrupted production.

Engineering & Equipment Reliability

• Lead engineering support for equipment lifecycle management across GMP and non-GMP areas.
• Manage maintenance strategy, calibration programs, CMMS utilization, and reliability initiatives.
• Support equipment readiness for tech transfers, automation upgrades, and expansion projects.

Corporate Offices & Workplace Services

• Oversee all corporate office environments, including:
  
  • Office operations
  • Workspace planning & allocation
  • Security & access control
  • Janitorial, cafeteria, reception, and mailroom services
  • Vendor management for furniture, workspace design, and site amenities
• Ensure a high-quality, safe, ergonomic, and productive work environment for employees.

Site Services

• Manage site-wide services including waste management, hazardous waste, groundskeeping, shipping/receiving, warehousing, sustainability initiatives, and emergency response planning.
• Ensure a consistent service model across all locations.

Capital Projects & Expansion

• Lead planning and execution of multi-million-dollar capital projects including new facilities, office expansions, GMP cleanroom construction, laboratory constructions , and infrastructure upgrades.
• Oversee feasibility studies, scope definition, construction, commissioning, and handover.

Strategic Planning & Budget Management

• Develop a global facilities & engineering strategy aligned with Legend’s growth trajectory.
• Lead multi-year capital planning, operational budgeting, vendor strategy, and cost optimization.
• Ensure business continuity and long-term capacity planning.

Leadership & People Development

• Build and lead a high-performing, diverse team across facilities, engineering, site operations, and workplace management.
• Drive a culture of safety, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the global organization. Build strong relations with functions and leaders across our organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in GMP facilities/engineering within biopharma, plus experience leading office/corporate facilities.
• Deep understanding of GEP/GMP, critical utility systems, commissioning/qualification, building systems, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience managing large capital projects and multi-site operations.
• Strong vendor management, budget ownership, and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Strategic facility & engineering leadership.
• Technical depth in GMP operations and building management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Financial acumen and project governance.
• Organizational planning & change leadership.
• Ability to manage complexity across manufacturing and office environments.

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