Job Description

Are you an experienced Facilities Lead ready to take on a new challenge? Join our cutting-edge drug substance and drug product manufacturing facility. As a Facilities Lead, you will be pivotal in ensuring our physical infrastructure and support services operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards. This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team and significantly contribute to the success of our manufacturing and research operations.

Your Core Responsibilities 

Lead and manage cost-effective, compliant facilities services through an outsourced partner, ensuring alignment with business needs and company standards. 

Oversee outsourced facilities management at our company's Dundalk site. 

Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs and equipment protocols to ensure system reliability and compliance. 

Direct investigations related to quality notifications, out-of-tolerance conditions, and unplanned results; conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions. 

Prepare and analyze facilities metrics reports to identify trends and drive operational efficiency improvements. 

Maintain effective relationships with vendors, contractors, and above-site functions to ensure consistent service levels and support capital and expense projects. 

Manage and coordinate external contractors and service providers to deliver high-quality maintenance and project work within budget and timelines. 

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, including GMP and local building codes. 

Who You Are 

You are ready if you have: 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline preferred. 

Minimum 7 years of experience in facilities management or engineering, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments. 

Experience managing outsourced facilities management partners and vendor relationships. 

Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, utilities management). 

Proven ability to manage budgets, projects, and maintenance programs effectively. 

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills; proficient in CMMS and Microsoft Office suite. 

Nice to have, but not essential: 

Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or equivalent. 

Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives. 

 

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As a company, we are committed to keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.  

 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.  

 

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.  

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application. 

 

So, if you are ready to: 

 

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today. 

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Facility Management, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Processes, Operational Efficiency, Regulations, Utilities Management

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/27/2025

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Requisition ID:R359895