NJ Bio, Inc. · 20 hours ago
Director/ VP, Facilities & Engineering
Headquarters- New Jersey - PRINCETON, NJ 08540
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expNJ Bio, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company seeking a Director/VP of Facilities & Engineering to provide executive leadership and strategic direction for facilities and engineering functions. This role involves overseeing the design, operation, and compliance of critical utilities and manufacturing infrastructure while managing cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Establish and execute the facilities and engineering strategy aligned with company growth, clinical manufacturing capacity, and regulatory requirements
Provide executive oversight for GLP and GMP utilities, facilities operations, engineering lifecycle management, and capital projects
Serve as a member of site and/or corporate leadership, advising senior executives on infrastructure risks, opportunities, and investments
Define governance models, engineering standards, policies, and best practices across facilities and utilities
Provide executive oversight for the design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of GMP/ GLP manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms, process suites, utilities, solvent storage, laboratories and support infrastructure
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for clean room and site utilities, including HVAC, WFI, purified water, clean steam, clean gases, autoclaves, boilers, chilled water, cooling towers, and process chillers
Ensure utility and facility systems meet performance, reliability, capacity, and compliance expectations for 24x7 GMP/GLP operations
Lead development and execution of long-term capacity planning, asset lifecycle management, and site master planning
Provide leadership for capital projects, including new facilities, expansions, renovations, and system upgrades
Oversee engineering design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities
Ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and, applicable GMP and GLP requirements
Approve engineering strategies, specifications, P&IDs, design standards and other documents
Ensure full compliance with FDA, EMA, cGMP, OSHA, EHS, and other applicable regulatory requirements
Partner with Quality to support inspections, audits, deviation investigations, change control, CAPAs, and regulatory commitments
Provide executive oversight of risk management, reliability engineering, and business continuity planning related to facilities and utilities
Drive operational excellence through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, reliability engineering, and performance monitoring
Leverage data analytics and KPIs to improve system availability, energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost effectiveness
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, digitalization, and modernization of facilities and utility systems
Ensure robust strategies to support operational transparency and decision-making
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Facilities & Engineering team, including managers, engineers, and technicians
Build succession plans and ensure the organization has the technical capability and leadership depth to support future growth
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, compliance, and collaboration across all engineering and facilities teams
Serve as the primary executive liaison with external engineering firms, contractors, OEMs, and service providers
Negotiate and manage strategic vendor relationships, service contracts, and capital expenditures
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Technical Services, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, Finance, and Materials Management leadership
Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management
Qualification
Required
Executive-level expertise in GLP and GMP facilities and clean utility systems, including WFI, PW, clean steam, clean gases, HVAC, and plant utilities
Deep understanding of FDA, EMEA, cGMP, OSHA, and international regulatory standards
Proven leadership in capital project delivery, facility lifecycle management, and engineering governance
Strong understanding of engineering design, commissioning, and operational best practices
Ability to translate technical complexity into business-focused recommendations for senior leadership
Exceptional strategic thinking, financial acumen, and risk management skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a team environment consisting of internal and external team members
Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional nights, weekends or holidays, as required to fulfill business needs
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Biochemical, or Engineering Technology, or related field
15+ years of relevant engineering or facilities experience
Minimum of 8 years of GMP experience preferred, including leadership of teams and capital projects
Prior experience at Director, Senior Director, or Vice President level strongly preferred
Company
NJ Bio, Inc.
NJ Bio Inc. is a CRO that provides integrated chemistry and biology services to clients from the biotech and pharma sectors.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2024 (9)
2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$15.62MKey Investors
Cohance Lifesciences
2025-08-12Corporate Round· $10M
2024-12-06Acquired
2023-03-09Series Unknown· $5.62M
Leadership Team
Naresh Jain
President and CEO
Libu Mathew, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-14
2025-04-02
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