Director, Facilities Design – Utilities

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Director of Facilities Design & Utilities responsible for strategic planning and execution support across Pharma Services. Ensuring facility systems meet regulatory and operational standards.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeMonza • 🇮🇹 ItalyLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement the global strategy for facility design and utility systems across Pharma Services.
Oversee end-to-end facility design, including architectural layout, fit and finish, and space optimization for GMP environments.
Own engineering standards and performance for critical utility systems, including: Electrical distribution and backup systems, Water systems, HVAC systems.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reduce downtime, and optimize lifecycle costs.
Ensure all facility and utility systems comply with cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in facility engineering, design, and utilities within regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, or related).
Demonstrated leadership experience managing global or multi-site teams and large-scale capital projects.
Deep technical expertise in facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, and water systems in GMP environments.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, cGMP).
International Travel 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

facility designutility systemsarchitectural layoutspace optimizationGMP environmentsHVAC systemselectrical distributionwater systemscontinuous improvementsystem performance

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementproject managementcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineeringadvanced degree preferred